history: A close friend of mine recently told me he was filing for divorce. I've known him and his wife for decades, so I'm concerned for them both. A close friend of mine recently told me he was filing for divorce. I've known him and his wife for decades_comma_ so I'm concerned for them both. thats horrible_comma_ divorce is the last result. 
current: Yes. Unfortunately, they have kids as well. 
next: are the kids old enough to understand whats going on?