Restaurant owner Margot often reproaches her dentist husband Leo for his irresponsible, disorganized ways, reaching a point where Margot finds no reason for them to stay together. Margot wants out of their marriage and their temporary separation becomes difficult for their two kids Patricia and Pauline but a delight to Mrs. Perez, Margot's meddling mother in-law who never liked her. Their estrangement eventually ends in annulment, a trying process for Margot, who must derogate Leo's character in court to win her case. But Leo still loves Margot despite her hurtful testimonies.