Celebrity divorce drama is unfolding between Dorit Kemsley and Paul “PK” Kemsley, and things are getting messy. The swimwear designer is pushing back hard against how her ex-husband is portraying her in court. According to sources, Dorit feels like PK is using dirty tactics to paint her as the villain, and she’s not here for it.
PK, 58, has claimed in court documents that celebrity divorce proceedings show Dorit, 49, spent nearly $1 million on designer handbags and other luxury purchases while not helping pay the mortgage on their $6 million Encino, California home. He’s also pushing to sell the property, arguing that the move is necessary to avoid foreclosure.
Dorit is standing her ground and refusing to leave the mansion. She hasn’t accepted PK’s offer to temporarily stay at his home with their children, Jagger, 12, and Phoenix, 10. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is making it clear she’s not backing down without a fight.
“PK says it’s egregious she won’t pay her share of expenses,” a source reveals. “But Dorit says he’s using dirty tactics to paint her as the villain.”
The former couple announced their separation in 2024 after nearly a decade of marriage. What started as a hopeful split has turned into something neither of them anticipated.
“They hoped things would be more amicable when they first split in 2024, but now the lawyers are heavily involved, and neither of them is willing to back down,” the source adds. With pre-loved luxury purchases being scrutinized and finances under the microscope, this case is becoming increasingly complex. Real estate, kids, and money—the trifecta of tough divorce battles.
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