First Lady Jenny Sanford has filed for divorce from Governor Mark Sanford, several months after her husband admitted to an affair with an Argentinian woman. In the complaint filed Friday, Jenny Sanford claims she's entitled to a divorce on the grounds of adultery.
In a statement released Friday, First Lady Jenny Sanford said,
“As so many of us know, the dissolution of any marriage is a sad and painful process. It is also a very personal and private one. Because Mark and I are public figures, we have naturally had less privacy with which to deal with our difficulties than do other couples. Indeed, I know it will soon become known so I choose to release this brief notice that I am now filing for divorce. This came after many unsuccessful efforts at reconciliation, yet I am still dedicated to keeping the process that lies ahead peaceful for our family. I remain thankful to so many across this state and nation for their words of encouragement and prayers during this difficult time. Please know the boys and I are doing well and are blessed with the incredible support of friends and family and bolstered by our faith and the unfailing love of our God above.“
Governor Mark Sanford's Office then released this statement late Friday:
""While it is not the course I would have hoped for, or would choose, I want to take full responsibility for the moral failure that led us to this tragic point. Jenny is a great person, and has been a remarkable wife, mother and First Lady. She has been more than gracious these last six months and gone above and beyond in her patience and commitment to put the needs of others in front of her own. While our family structure may change, I know that we will both work earnestly to be the best mom and dad we can be to four of the finest boys on earth.
"I will join with her in asking the press to respect our shared desire for privacy as we quietly move forward. We respectively ask for your prayers."
Friday's filing comes less than 24 hours after an interview with Barbara Walters where she discussed her relationship with the Governor since the affair was made public. The complaint does not mention money, property or custody arrangements for the couple's four sons.
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