Dorit Kemsley and PK Reach Partial Financial Settlement in Divorce Case

Reality television stars Dorit Kemsley and Paul “PK” Kemsley reached a partial financial settlement in their ongoing divorce proceedings at Los Angeles County Superior Court, even as deep conflict remains over custody arrangements for their two children.

Tensions High in Los Angeles Courtroom as Partial Settlement Reached

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and her estranged husband appeared at the Los Angeles County Superior Court for high-tension legal negotiations that yielded an agreement on marital assets and support. Specific asset divisions and financial numbers were kept confidential after marathon sessions between legal teams.

Inside the courtroom, the emotional stakes were palpable. PK arrived ahead of his estranged wife and admitted to his legal team that he felt nervous before the proceedings began. Dorit arrived shortly after with her attorneys.

Both of them seemed nervous and stressed.

Eyewitness, via Page Six

Judge Warns Exes Over Custody Impasse and Demands Focus on Children

While financial terms were settled, the custody of their two minor children—son Jagger, 12, and daughter Phoenix, 10—remains a major roadblock as formal scheduling action was ordered. Presiding Judge George Bird pulled counsel into chambers for nearly an hour before delivering a blunt assessment from the bench.

I feel like every time we call this case, we’re getting further and further away.

Judge George Bird, Los Angeles County Superior Court

Judge Bird instructed Dorit, 50, and PK, 59, to prioritize their children over personal differences and sent them to a separate department to negotiate custodial differences. During the transition, Dorit informed her lawyers she needed a cigarette break, though her counsel insisted on checking in with the second judge first before any pause in the day.

PK Files Declaration Alleging Communication Breakdown Over Schooling and Parenting

Hours before the financial settlement was reached, PK filed a sharp declaration in the divorce case accusing Dorit of icing him out of critical decisions regarding their children’s lives including their son’s schooling. He stated that he received no information about school events and learned of his son’s current school through the children rather than from Dorit.

Dorit Kemsley and PK Reach Partial Financial Settlement in Divorce Case — Photo: Page Six

PK characterized Dorit’s communication style as a complete and intentional lack of communication and collaboration which he termed shocking and disheartening in his court filing. He further alleged that Dorit is not a present parent and claimed she began delegating daily responsibilities to the nanny and housekeeper years ago while Dorit has denied the claims.

Witness List Targets Household Staff and Nanny for Upcoming Testimony

Court documents obtained by TMZ show that PK’s witness list for the ongoing proceedings includes himself, Dorit, her personal assistant, and the family’s longtime nanny to testify about household dynamics. PK plans to question the assistant about interactions with the children and intends to ask the nanny about Dorit’s behavior and parenting dynamics.

Dorit and PK Kemsley Reach Partial Financial Deal in Bitter Divorce Battle as Judge Warns They Are 'Getting Further and — Photo: Istituto Impariamo

The financial feud running parallel to the custody battle involves competing claims over household expenses. PK previously accused Dorit of lavish spending on luxury clothing and travel while ignoring bills like the mortgage, whereas Dorit claimed PK abruptly stopped paying household bills that he had previously covered.

Mandatory Court Dates and Virtual Mediation Scheduled for December

The timeline of the separation spans from their March 7, 2015 marriage in New York City to their announced separation on May 9, 2024, followed by Dorit filing for divorce in April 2025.

November 24, 2026: Both parties are required to appear back in court to continue comprehensive settlement negotiations following the partial financial agreement.
December 2, 2026: Dorit and PK must participate in a court-ordered virtual mediation session dedicated exclusively to finalizing their parental custody agreement for Jagger and Phoenix.