What a goop-ey day.
It was announced today on Gwyneth Paltrow’s site goop, that she and Chris Martin are undergoing a “concious uncoupling”. Their official statement:
“It is with hearts full of sadness that we have decided to separate. We have been working hard for well over a year, some of it together, some of it separated, to see what might have been possible between us, and we have come to the conclusion that while we love each other very much we will remain separate. We are, however, and always will be a family, and in many ways we are closer than we have ever been. We are parents first and foremost, to two incredibly wonderful children and we ask for their and our space and privacy to be respected at this difficult time. We have always conducted our relationship privately, and we hope that as we consciously uncouple and coparent, we will be able to continue in the same manner.”
– Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin
Rose Law Group Family Law attorney, Jana Weltzin
We asked local Family Law Attorney Jana D. Welzin from Rose Law Group to share her take on the split, and what she sees in the cards for this couple’s separation and divorce:
“Gwyneth and Chris’s “conscious uncoupling” approach is admirable, especially their commitment to co-parent regardless of the split. However, and unfortunately, most couples whom agree to separate or begin dissolution of marriage proceedings with these good intentions typically simplify in the minds and underestimate the emotional and practical impact the “uncoupling” will actually have. In reality, the separation process is like wadding up two wet tissues and trying to pull them apart without tearing them. However – we do wish them the best of luck.”
– Jana D. Weltzin, esq., Family Law Attorney at Rose Law Group
