Porsha Williams Accuses Ex Simon of ‘Obstruction and Harassment’ in Fight Over ‘RHOA’.
Porsha Williams, star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, has publicly criticized her estranged husband, Simon Guobadia, accusing him of attempting to sabotage her career and livelihood. The 43-year-old reality star has filed a response to Simon’s recent motion seeking to vacate a court order that allows Porsha to film RHOA inside the $7 million mansion they once shared.
The former couple, who married in November 2022, has been embroiled in a legal battle since Porsha filed for divorce in March 2024, after just 15 months of marriage. In her filing, Porsha requested that the prenuptial agreement the couple signed prior to their wedding be enforced, while Simon, 60, has argued for the agreement to be nullified.
Porsha also requested temporary exclusive use of the mansion, which Simon contested, arguing that she had a separate property nearby and should relocate there. Despite Simon’s objections, the judge granted Porsha temporary exclusive use of the Georgia mansion.
In a ruling from November 2024, the court allowed Porsha to film RHOA inside the property, granting her an “unrestricted right to film and produce television, film or social media or other audiovisual content in and around the Marital Residence.”
However, Simon filed a motion to reconsider the decision, claiming he was owed a hearing before such a ruling was made. In her new motion, Porsha strongly denied the need for a hearing and asked that Simon’s request to vacate the order be denied.
Porsha’s attorney, Randall Kessler, argued in court documents, “The court’s Order Permitting Filming in the Marital Residence is both just and equitable under the circumstances. Preventing Wife from filming her day-to-day activities and lifestyle in the marital residence, over which she has exclusive possession, use, and occupancy, is neither reasonable nor fair.”
Kessler further emphasized, “Such a restriction would unjustly hinder Wife’s ability to sustain her livelihood and career, which are intrinsically tied to her public persona and professional obligations.” He also criticized Simon for what he called “abusive litigation,” claiming that since Porsha initiated the divorce and sought enforcement of the prenuptial agreement, Simon has launched a campaign of retaliation, deliberately attempting to restrict Porsha’s ability to earn a living and expand her career.
Kessler added, “Husband’s retaliatory motives are evidenced by the fact that both of the parties participated in reality TV, prior to and during the marriage, including numerous instances where filming took place inside the marital residence.”
The lawyer concluded by stating, “Husband’s instant Motion to Vacate Order Permitting Filming in Marital Residence is yet another attempt to perpetuate this campaign of obstruction and harassment. By granting Wife the right to film in the residence she occupies, the Court has maintained a balanced and equitable approach, ensuring that Wife’s ability to provide for herself and move forward independently is not unduly compromised by Husband’s continued interference.”
As of now, a judge has not ruled on the matter.
