Dorit and PK Kemsley’s Divorce Turns Into ‘Battle of Evidence’

Certified family law specialist Rachael Bennett breaks down the contentious divorce case of reality TV stars Dorit and Paul “PK” Kemsley on the latest episode of Legally Us.

Court documents filed by Dorit allege that PK is attempting to misuse Family Code 2108 in order to sidestep trial and avoid making mortgage payments, leaving both Dorit and their two children homeless. The documents claim that PK initially agreed to pay their family’s household expenses instead of child support when he moved out of their shared home in 2024.

However, PK has countered these allegations with his own court filing, stating that Dorit has not made any mortgage payments since taking over sole responsibility for utilities and staff payroll. He also claimed that Dorit’s wardrobe expenses, totalling $900,000, are not required under her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills contract.

But according to a review of the contracts, Dorit disclosed that she actually spent approximately $217,000 on her season 15 wardrobe. This could potentially alter the course of the dispute regarding her alleged excessive spending.

Rachael Bennett explains that if PK can produce the contract confirming that Dorit does not have to buy designer items or maintain a luxurious lifestyle, he might be able to convince a judge that Dorit is indeed an excessive spender and therefore unfit to manage the household budget.

On the other hand, Bennett emphasizes that Dorit’s strongest argument revolves around proving that there was a prior agreement between the couple where PK would take care of the mortgage instead of providing child support. Should she succeed in demonstrating this, it would shift the focus off her shoulders onto PK, providing a clearer explanation as to why the mortgage fell behind.

At present, the outcome hinges heavily on which side effectively presents their respective cases with supporting evidence. It remains unclear whose argument will ultimately prevail in this ongoing legal battle.