Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky Remain Legally Married Despite Separation

The 'RHOBH' star shares update on their relationship status on 'WWHL'

Jan. 30, 2026 at 9:15am

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Kyle Richards and her estranged husband Mauricio Umansky announced their separation in July 2023 after 27 years of marriage. While they have gone their separate ways and publicly dated other people, they have not yet filed for divorce. On a recent episode of 'Watch What Happens Live', Richards revealed they have had conversations about what their separation will look like, but they still haven't made a decision on whether to officially divorce.

Why it matters

The separation of one of Bravo's most high-profile couples has been a major storyline on 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'. Their decision on whether to divorce or remain legally married continues to be a topic of public interest and speculation.

The details

Richards and Umansky announced their separation in July 2023 after 27 years of marriage. While they have gone their separate ways and Umansky has been romantically linked to several women, they are still legally married. On 'Watch What Happens Live', Richards said they have had conversations about what their separation will look like, but they still haven't filed for divorce.

  • Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky announced their separation in July 2023.
  • They appeared on 'Watch What Happens Live' on January 29, 2026.

The players

Kyle Richards

A star of the reality TV series 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'.

Mauricio Umansky

Kyle Richards' estranged husband, with whom she announced a separation in 2023 after 27 years of marriage.

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What they’re saying

“We have had conversations that we had not had during the season. But we still haven't filed. We've had conversations about what this is gonna look like and stuff like that.”

— Kyle Richards (Watch What Happens Live)

The takeaway

Despite their separation, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky have not yet decided whether to officially file for divorce, highlighting the complexities and personal nature of such a major life decision even for high-profile couples.