Rudy Giuliani's third wife files for divorce after 15 years

Show Caption Hide Caption Report: Rudy Giuliani splits from third wife Judith after 15 years Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has separated from third wife Judith, according to the New York Post

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani and his wife of 15 years are calling it quits. Judith Giuliani filed for divorce Wednesday in Manhattan.

“It is with great sadness I can confirm that Judith and I are divorcing. We hope to do this as amicably as possible, and hope that people will respect the privacy of our children at this time,” Rudy Giuliani told the New York Post.

He added, “In these divorce situations, you cannot place blame, it is 50/50, there are problems on both sides."

Judith Giuliani filed a contested proceeding, indicating she's wanting to fight for her share of their marital assets, including properties in NYC and Palm Beach, Fla.

The couple married in 2003 with future president and pal Donald Trump in attendance. In 2005, Giuliani returned the favor, watching Trump marry his third wife, Melania.

The Giulianis have three children — two of his, one of hers — from previous marriages.

Rudy Giuliani was roundly criticized after he announced to the press he was separating from his second wife, Donna Hanover, at a 2000 press conference. He cited his love affair with Judith (then Judith Nathan) and drama ensued in Gracie Mansion. Giuliani and Hanover divorced in 2002.

Giuliani supported Trump's 2016 presidential campaign then worked on his transition team. He was considered for secretary of State, but withdrew his name before Rex Tillerson, who Trump recently ousted, got the nod.

In January, Trump appointed the former mayor to lead a task force on cybersecurity and serve as liaison to private industry on those issues.

More: Reports: Giuliani favorite to be secretary of State

More: Trump taps Giuliani as cybersecurity adviser

More: Giuliani takes leave of absence from job, all in for Trump

More: Daughter of Trump booster Giuliani is backing Clinton

Follow Carolyn McAtee Cerbin on Twitter: @carolyncerbin