Happens all the time. If they can put together decent documentation that the relationship is real, things will likely be fine.
(And wow, your friend has been busy. Married, green card application, divorced, and married again, all in the space of less than 2 years?)
Well actually in my initial Q that was hypothetical going along w/ the thread. The more straightforward via overstay post, since we’re in the general topic, is the actual situation.
Thanks again for the answers.