Paul McCartney's divorce battle delays his tour

Former Beatle, Sir Paul McCartney has been forced to postpone his plans to go on a world tour, until after his divorce is finalized.

McCartney - who is embroiled in a bitter court battle with second wife Heather Mills (of Dancing with stars fame) - has decided against going on the road to promote his new album, "Memory Almost Full", until all legal proceedings between the pair are settled.

He says, "I'm going to do bits and pieces to support the album, but it won't be a major tour until possibly next year, and that's down to personal circumstances." However, a source close to McCartney, tells English tabloid "The Sunday Mirror", there may be other financial factors contributing to his decision.

The source says, "If the divorce is not finalized Heather could argue she should get some of the profits because the album was inspired by Paul's time with her."