person A: 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.
person B: thats horrible_comma_ divorce is the last result. 
person A: Yes. Unfortunately_comma_ they have kids as well. 
person B: are the kids old enough to understand whats going on?
person A: Yes. They're in their early teens_comma_ or near it. 
person B: i guess thats a positive. they can understand that their life will be somewhat different