It's been over six years since Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver announced their split, yet their divorce still hasn't been finalized. In a recent interview, Arnold opened up about the regret he still carries over his infidelity. “I don’t need any time to reflect when I know it was a major, major screw-up,” the 70-year-old icon said during a teaser for an upcoming episode of his Fox News show, OBJECTified. Arnold's candid admission reveals the lasting impact of his decision to cheat on his wife of 25 years. According to Us Weekly, Arnold also confirmed in the clip that he and Maria are still legally married.

Insiders close to the couple have provided some insight into why the divorce remains unresolved. A source told TMZ earlier this week that “Maria would like their divorce to become final, but Arnold is not taking the necessary steps to end the marriage.” This isn't the first time this issue has come up. Back in July 2016, TMZ reported that neither party is actively pursuing a divorce. Despite leading separate lives since their 2011 separation, the couple has chosen to stay legally married. Some sources suggest this decision may be tied to Maria’s strong religious beliefs, which discourage divorce.

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The Journey After the Split

Arnold and Maria's relationship took a dramatic turn in 2011 when Arnold admitted to fathering a child with a member of their household staff, Mildred Patricia Baena. This revelation led to their public announcement of separation. Despite this, Arnold maintains a close relationship with his 20-year-old son, Joseph Baena, from this relationship. The two even celebrated Arnold's birthday together recently. Arnold and Maria are also parents to four children from their marriage: Katherine Schwarzenegger, 27, Christina Schwarzenegger, 26, Patrick Schwarzenegger, 24, and Christopher Schwarzenegger, 20.

In a heartfelt interview with Closer Weekly, their eldest daughter, Katherine, shared that her parents continue to spend holidays together with their kids. “We’ll have a full family Thanksgiving dinner at my mom’s house. We all sleep [there] and then we go on bike rides and hang out together as a family,” she explained. “Then for Christmas, we’ll be all together in LA. We’re always together on Christmas; my mom, my dad, my siblings. We’re all together as a whole family. It’s really nice.”

Why the Delay in Finalizing the Divorce?

So, why hasn't Arnold and Maria's divorce been finalized after all this time? Maria's brother, Anthony Shriver, offered some perspective on the situation. He said that Maria is content with how things are currently going. “She’s got four wonderful kids… They consume a lot of her time.” This suggests that both parties may have found a way to move forward without needing to officially end their marriage. Whether it's for the sake of their children or Maria's personal beliefs, the couple seems to have reached an understanding that works for them.