Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik Have Been Separated for ‘Several Months': Source

Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik separated several months prior to confirming their split on Friday, a friend of the couple tells PEOPLE.
“They are both very involved parents,” the source says. “They have been separated for several months. They are very private and are excellent parents and love their kids so much and want this to to be smooth for them.”
The source adds that both will “remain involved” in their company, The Farm Project.
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