Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison confirm separation — read the statement

Soak in that picture… It was the last time Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison were publicly photographed together. Now their marriage is officially over.

“We love each other very much, want for each other’s happiness, and will continue being the best of friends for life,” Courtney and Doug said in a statement to Daily Mail.

Confirming the reports we shared last week, Doug and Courtney said they are legally separating and plan to divorce.

“The two will share custody of their precious pup, Dourtney, remain living in the same house [for now] in separate bedrooms, and Doug will be co-managing Courtney’s career,” Courtney’s representative added. They were seen on a private stroll with their dog this week, but neither wore wedding rings.

As many speculated, Courtney’s desire for freedom really began when she participated in the U.K.’s Celebrity Big Brother last summer.

“Courtney was married at a young age. Now, at 19, she’s interested in exploring life as an unmarried, single young adult — with the freedom to explore her independence,” her rep said. “Doug supports Courtney 100 percent.”

According to other sources, Courtney isn’t wasting any time before moving on. Crazy Days and Nights even says Courtney’s moved the guy she was pictured stumbling around London within into her marital home.

Can you really blame her? The girl’s biological clock is ticking…