Rumors still swirl about where Kate Middleton is amid her recovery from abdominal surgery, and many are wondering what’s going on between her and Prince William.

The conspiracy theories aren’t stopping anytime soon, and one of the biggest theories is that the pair may be undergoing a rough patch, and may divorce.

(It’s unclear why they would, but many point fingers at the cheating rumors).

Of course, this is just a hypothetical, as the rumors themselves remain wholly unsubstantiated. But say that Kate did find herself in a position of wanting to leave her marriage – what would that look like?

Kate Would Stay In The U.K.
Given that Kate and William share three children together, and that those children are royalty, Kate would need to obtain Prince William’s permission if she wanted to bring them outside the U.K. It’s unlikely that Kate would want to move her children so far away from their father anyway, but if it’s a divorce sparked by infidelity, things could, of course, turn nasty.
CheatSheet speculates that Kate would be gifted a new residence by the royal family for the express purpose of easing shared custody, and suggests that the Kensington Palace family apartment could be where she lands.

William Would Owe Kate Financial Support
Nothing compares to the riches of living like a royal, I’m sure, but Kate would be well looked after even in the case of a divorce. However, the amount involved could be significantly less than that granted in previous royal divorces, given that the couple has only been married since 2011. The financial compensation is determined based on the length of the marriage – so for example, Princess Diana, whose marriage to Prince Charles lasted 15 years, would likely have been granted more.