Larry King and his wife want more time to decide the future of their marriage - they're postponing a possible divorce until next week.

The CNN anchorman and country singer Shawn Southwick both cited irreconcilable differences when they filed for divorce last month - but appeared to have a change of heart after agreeing to undergo relationship counselling.

King's lawyer Dennis Wasser admitted the pair needed an extra two weeks to "discuss and resolve" their issues - but they have yet to reach a conclusion.

Wasser tells E! Online, "The hold has been continued until the middle of next week. Stay tuned."

Southwick is King's seventh wife. The couple, now living in separate homes, has two sons, aged 11 and nine.