It is unveiled by two close friends of the family, John Edwards, the former presidential candidate and his cancer-stricken wife, Elizabeth Edwards have officially separated after a 30 year marriage that was widely paid attention by public for the scandal of Democratic senate.
The Democratic presidential nomination’s marriage became worse when he finally admitted that he was raising a child who is now nearly 2 years old with his affair lover and also his mistress, Rielle Hunter 3 years ago after a long time denying the truth. However, the book which subject is his love affair and broken marriage would be published next week.
The news of the political couple’s separation was broadcasted on ABC News and reaffirmed by close friends of their family. According to them, it was Elizabeth Edwards that proposed to split up first after being burdened with her serious cancer and especially her husband’s revelation about his affair. In the early February, Mrs. Edwards has told some of her friends about the separation.
Nancy Anania, Elizabeth's sister told that Elizabeth was still alright and she was very proud of her older sister because Elizabeth had the strong spirit that hardly a person could have. The Associated Press that she remains strong.
On Wednesday last week, in his quick statement, John Edwards finally affirmed he fathered a 2 year old child with Rielle Hunter and also expressed care for his ex wife. He sadly said he loved his child more than anything and still take care of his formerly spouse.
However, in the past, the Edwards is seen as one of the beautiful political couple who studied together at law school and then got married few days after they took the bar exam together in the summer of 1977. During the time they living together, she wore her wedding ring which worth $11 and they always celebrated their anniversaries on Wendy’s as they did on their first day.
Typically, to divorce, the couples have to separate for a year, according to North Carolina law. However, there is no official information about the time amount that the Edwards couple has been splitting up.
