Your tip
Your tip
RadarOnlineRadarOnline
or
Sign in with lockrMail
Exclusive

Real Gold Digger of Orange County? Kelly Dodd Demands Tens Of Thousands In Divorce

kelly dodd michael divorce filing spousal support rhoc
Source: Getty Images

July 7 2016, Updated 4:01 p.m. ET

RadarOnline CommentsLink to FacebookShare to XShare to FlipboardShare to Email

Before Kelly Dodd reconciled with her husband Michael, she demanded tens of thousands in her divorce filing! RadarOnline.com has obtained exclusive court documents revealing the excessive amount she asked for.

Kelly cited irreconcilable differences in her divorce filing from her husband of then-6 years on March 6, 2012.

READ THE EXPLOSIVE DIVORCE DOCUMENTS!

The Real Housewives of Orange County star, who shares daughter Jolie with Michael, requested spousal support and asked her husband pay $20,000 in attorney fees.

Article continues below advertisement

In the filing, Kelly explained how her husband has an annual salary of $500,000 and received of bonus of the same amount.

"Since the day I filed for dissolution of marriage, March 6, 2012, Respondent has only given me access to $5,000 for our daughter's and my current needs," the papers read. "My monthly rent is $5,5000 per month, Jolie's monthly school fees average $1,000."

Based on her husband's income, Kelly asked the court order temporary spousal and child support of $41,666 despite her total monthly expenses of $15,850. 

Article continues below advertisement

She also claimed he has $1,000,000 in a Wells Fargo Bank account that she asked to be equally divided between the two.

In Michael's filing, he asked the court to deny her request for spousal support and attorney fees.

He explained how she began working in sales at the Orange County Register in Fall 2011 off a guaranteed commission of $50,000 per year, but quit her job in April 2011 because she "has chosen not to" work.

Article continues below advertisement

"I have been paying all expenses and at Petitioner's counsel's request I transferred $50,000 to Petitioner," he explained. "Petitioner does not use the funds that I provide her to just provide for her and our daughter's living expenses. Petitioner spends money frivolously, has a tendency to shop a lot, and uses a great deal of funds on purchasing unnecessary items."

The couple, who tied in the knot in April 15, 2006, never finalized their divorce.

Image of a woman with shocked expression

Never Miss an

Exclusive

Daily updates from the heart of Hollywood, right to your inbox

By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

READ MORE ON REALITY TV

On a recent episode of RHOC, Dodd explained why they never went through with ending their marriage.

"It was a nightmare," she said of her relationship with the "control freak." "It made me realize it was easier being with him and having my family together than being divorced. We don't have a perfect marriage at all, but I'm going to suck it up like my parents did."

The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo.

Opt-out of personalized ads

© Copyright 2024 RADAR ONLINE™️. A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. RADAR ONLINE is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice.