The affected couple were in the process of getting a divorce, but reaching the stage where it's finalised takes time and negotiation. It seems that one of the

The affected couple were in the process of getting a divorce, but reaching the stage where it's finalised takes time and negotiation. It seems that one of the parties is quite happy not to have needed to go through this phase. I'd hope that even though this error leaves the couple divorced earlier than expected, it won't mean that the former-wife will forfeit her right to whatever support she should be able to expect.