Other mistake: When Steve wants his money back, Al asks how much was Steve bragging about earlier ($5) he could take and make a fortune, instead of giving Steve $5 it's a $20 bill.
Sixteen Years and What Do You Get - S1-E6
Other mistake: Al has his elbow in the caviar yet when he lifts it up out there's nothing on his shirt. Its clean and dry.
Answer: It's implied that Steve filed for divorce since in s04e16, "You Gotta Know When to Hold 'Em", Marcy says that Steve is suing for alimony. Alimony is something that has to be requested when filing for divorce. Although the show doesn't spend time on the actual legal proceedings of their divorce.
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