Margot frequently criticizes her dentist husband Leo's carelessness and disorganization, leading her to question their future together. Seeking a divorce, Margot's decision creates challenges for their two daughters, Patricia and Pauline, but pleases Mrs. Perez, Margot’s mother-in-law, who has always disapproved of her. Their separation culminates in an annulment, a difficult legal battle where Margot must present Leo unfavorably to the court. Despite her testimony, Leo's love for Margot endures.