Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchinson have spilt up, bringing an end to their two year marriage.
Courtney, 19, first met Doug, 53, back in 2010 and the couple tied the knot in May 2011 after Doug sought permission from Courtney’s parents. A statement released on behalf of the couple read, “After two and a half years of marriage, Courtney and Doug have decided to become legally separated. Courtney was married at a young age. Now, at nineteen, she’s interested in exploring life as an unmarried single young adult, with the freedom to explore her independence.”
The statement went on to say, “Doug supports Courtney 100 per cent. The two will share custody of their precious pup, Dourtney, remain living in the same house, in separate bedrooms, and Doug will be co-managing Courtney’s career.”
Many people will say the marriage was destined to fail citing the huge age gap between the pair, and they would be right, but it appears as though the couple are going to remain the best of friends as they said, “We love each other very much, want for each other’s happiness, and will continue being the best of friends for life.”