Karenna Gore follows in Al and Tipper's footsteps, separates from husband

Karenna Gore Schiff, daughter of former Vice President Al Gore, has separated from her husband Drew Schiff after 12 years of marriage, reports People. The news comes on the heels of Al and Tipper Gore's separation.

Karenna, 36, is the eldest of the Gore's four children and has been married to Drew since 1997. They live in New York City and have three children together: Wyatt, Anna and Oscar.

Though divorce papers have not been filed, a friend of the couple says they have been separated for months, but have sought counseling. "It's amicable and they are in counseling. They are not divorced."

"Both Al and Tipper have been to New York to help Karenna with the kids since her separation," says the family friend. "Like all families, they rally."  The Vice President's spokeswoman, Kalee Kreider, says, "Neither the Gores nor the Schiffs plan to comment."

The Gore family rarely comments on personal matters. In fact, Al and Tipper's split was only announced via a leaked e-mail intended for family and friends, in which they said it was a "a mutual and mutually supportive decision that we have made together following a process of long and careful consideration."