Kyle Richards has launched an explosive legal battle against estranged husband Mauricio Umansky after discovering he quietly transferred high-value properties without her consent — including a Beverly Hills estate worth over $9 million.
In bombshell court documents filed this week and obtained exclusively by DailyMail, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star has requested an emergency freeze on multiple assets previously held under Mauricio’s name. The filing comes just days after a whistleblower alerted Kyle’s legal team to a series of last-minute property transfers — one of which occurred less than 48 hours before Mauricio was served with legal papers related to their ongoing separation.
A source close to the situation revealed that Kyle had “absolutely no knowledge” of the transfers and believes Mauricio deliberately moved assets to reduce what she would be legally entitled to under California’s community property laws. “She was blindsided,” the insider said. “These properties were acquired during their marriage. She believes this was a strategic play to cut her out financially.”
One of the most shocking discoveries is a deed transfer involving a luxury home in Beverly Hills Flats, a property that featured prominently on RHOBH and was widely perceived as a symbol of the couple’s wealth and success. Records now show the home was quietly signed over to a limited liability company registered under an unfamiliar name. Investigators believe the LLC may be a shell entity used to temporarily hold assets while Mauricio navigates his high-profile split.
Adding to the drama, insiders allege Mauricio began liquidating or transferring assets as early as two months before Kyle formally filed for legal separation. He was reportedly seen meeting with a high-profile offshore attorney in Palm Springs in late August 2023, raising fresh concerns about whether he began orchestrating a financial exit plan well before the marriage publicly unraveled.
Kyle’s legal team is now moving swiftly to trace the flow of money and property, and have brought in a team of forensic accountants to comb through The Agency’s financials — Mauricio’s luxury real estate firm which has become a focal point of scrutiny. “This is not just about a few homes,” said one source. “We’re talking about a sophisticated pattern of concealment.”
The drama has sparked chaos behind the scenes of RHOBH’s upcoming season. Producers are said to be scrambling to adjust storylines to reflect the real-time implosion of one of Bravo’s most iconic couples. Meanwhile, Kyle has reportedly distanced herself from cast members who appear to have taken Mauricio’s side or downplayed the severity of the legal crisis.
Adding insult to injury, Kyle has also removed more than 20 posts from her Instagram that featured their shared homes or referred to Mauricio as “my rock.” Fans were quick to spot the digital cleanup, with many speculating that she is preparing for a total rebranding as a single woman — and possibly a new villain arc.
As for Mauricio, he has remained silent amid mounting legal pressure. A rep for The Agency declined to comment when reached by DailyMail. Legal experts say Kyle’s move to freeze the assets could be just the beginning. If she can prove intent to defraud or hide marital assets, the court could claw back all transferred properties — and even impose penalties.
“This has gone from a high-profile split to a full-scale legal war,” one insider said. “And Kyle is not backing down.”
