Jermaine Jackson to divorce wife

Jermaine Jackson has been supporting his brother

Former Jackson 5 singer Jermaine Jackson has filed for divorce from his wife of nine years, Alejandra.

The older brother of Michael Jackson petitioned the Superior Court, asking that the couple's children, Jaafar and Jermajesty, live with their mother.

The couple, who live in a suburb of Los Angeles, married in 1995 but separated earlier this month.

The court document, filed on Tuesday, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

Vocal

Jermaine Jackson, who turns 50 on 11 December has three children from a previous marriage to Hazel Gordy, daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy.

He also has two children with another woman.

Jermaine Jackson has been vocal in support of his brother Michael in recent months.

His younger brother is facing child abuse charges in California, which he denies.

Jermaine Jackson has said that Michael is "1,000% innocent".