Instead, it was a spiritual divorce and their kids have many feelings about the separation.

Of course, even when a divorce is suspected it can affect kids, no matter their age.

Ysabel says she was not surprised.

Kody and Christine Brown smiling

I mean, sometimes it just doesn’t work out.

“I was honestly relieved when I heard my mom was leaving my dad,” Mykelti said.

She added bluntly, “They’re not happy, they’re not in love.”

Christine Brown with her daughters

“I was like, you’re leaving?

Good for you!”

“She told me she was moving and also divorcing my father at the same time.

Christine Brown and fiance David Woolley

I was all hyped for her,” she explained.

“Obviously I love her and I visit her all the time.

But she was going home and I was happy for her.”

“I didn’t love the relationship they had and she’s doing great now.”