O you who have Imaan! Seek help by means of patience and Salaah (prayer). Verily Allah is with those who exercise patience. 
QUESTION
If someone says i want a divorce as a joke does that count as an actual divorce ?
ANSWER:
In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful
The mere request of a divorce will not result in a divorce.
Bear in mind that divorce is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly.
And Allah, the Almighty, knows best
