The status of Matt Lauer\u2019s almost 20-year marriage to wife Annette Roque has been the subject of much speculation since it was confirmed earlier this month that Matt had been fired by NBC News for alleged sexual misconduct in the workplace, and now sources are claiming that the two allegedly only ever stayed married for the sake of their children.<\/p>\n
According to a new report, amid rumors that the couple could be heading towards divorce after Annette briefly filed for divorce \u2013 and then swiftly canceled her firing \u2013 back in 2006, the twosome supposedly only stayed together as long as they have in order to create a stable home environment for 16-year-old Jack, 14-year-old Romy, and 11-year-old Thijs.<\/p>\n
Sources recently alleged that the two supposedly haven\u2019t had a close marriage for years now, and following the recent scandal could end up officially divorcing in a few months \u2013 or even weeks \u2013 time.<\/p>\n
While Matt and his family have been staying pretty under the radar since it was confirmed that he would no longer be appearing on Today<\/em> after 20 years as a co-anchor, a source recently claimed to Hollywood Life<\/em> that his wife has no plans to take his children away from him right now, but a divorce could still be coming soon<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jemal Countess<\/span><\/p>\n \/<\/span><\/p>\n Getty Images<\/span><\/p>\n <\/cite> \u201cThe kids are really the one good constant he has left in his life right now,\u201d the source claimed, \u201cand there\u2019s no way Annette would consider pulling that away from him when he needs it most.\u201d<\/p>\n Matt and Annette haven\u2019t publicly commented on the status of their relationship in the wake of Lauer\u2019s scandal, though the outlet\u2019s source alleged that a divorce is likely on the table for the two, just not quite yet.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s likely they will wait for the scandal to die down\u2026 and then at some point he and Annette will probably look at parting ways permanently,\u201d claimed the insider, but noted that the couple will continue to co-parent their three children together even if they do decide to divorce.<\/p>\n As for how Matt and Annette are doing amid the drama, the outlet\u2019s source noted that they\u2019re both currently \u201cfully focused on the children and maintaining their well-being first and foremost\u201d but allegedly haven\u2019t been happy in their marriage for some time.<\/p>\n![\"Matt](\"https:\/\/cdn.inquisitr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Matt-Lauer-and-Annette-Roque-may-divorce-after-sexual-misconduct-scandal.jpg\")
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