Who Is Kyle Richards’ Ex-Husband Mauricio Umansky and Are They Divorced?

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills wouldn’t have been the same without Kyle Richards. The American socialite and actress has been the central force in driving the reality show forward. Since first premiering in 2010, Richards is the only cast member to remain to date. Even through her split from Mauricio Umansky last year, Richards remained in the public eye.

Umansky and Richards tied the knot in 1996 and have remained steady for over two decades. Their separation announcement shocked everyone as they decided to go their separate ways. Here’s everything you need to know about Umansky and why they split.

Who is Mauricio Umansky?

The 54-year-old Mauricio Umansky is a real estate broker. He met Kyle Richards in a nightclub, as per People on a random evening. They were partying with their groups and got acquainted soon after. Umansky is also a television personality like his ex-wife Richards. He also owns The Agency, an innovative company that blends new-age technology and marketing strategies in the real estate realm.

The broker is exceptionally talented and great at what he does, showcased in the prominent real estate deals he has handled including the sale of the Playboy Mansion, the Walt Disney Estate, and residences owned by Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, and Prince.

Why did Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky get split up?

Umansky and Richards decided to call it quits before they announced it to the world. People revealed that they were living under the same roof and remaining amicable despite this heartbreaking decision.

Richards and Umansky are parents to three daughters – Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15, who have been seen on the show quite a few times as has their entire family.

It was a moment of clarity that made Richards decide she wanted to split up. On the Today show, the socialite opened up about her life and the moment that led up to such a life-changing decision. She shared,

I think there were certain things that were there that we had kind of been putting on the back burner for a long time. You know, you’re pregnant and you’re breastfeeding. And then it was working and juggling the kids and you kind of forget about it, and then it resurfaces again. And I think I just kind of came to a, I would say a breaking point, honestly. And I’ve gone through a lot. I lost my best friend, and I think that really does change you and makes you look at things differently.

Richards went on to emphasize the fact that they do love each other and remain friendly, especially since a split causes strain on the family as a whole. It was a time in life when she was forced to reflect and look at things from a different perspective that made her take this decision.

Are Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky divorced?

Interestingly, Richards and Umansky have not yet filed for divorce despite having been separated for over a year. After deciding to split and go their separate ways in life, the couple didn’t feel the need to actually make it legal. The actress told E! News,

We just haven’t felt the rush to do that. I think it’s been more of a psychological thing for us and for our family. We’ve been getting along and there was no pressure from either side that we needed to do that.

Richards revealed how her peers advised her to finalize the proceedings soon and get it done with. But the actress has been seemingly more concerned with what suits the couple and their family. She is not keen on making a rash decision and will do things at her own pace.

Mauricio Umansky Addresses the Split in Buying Beverly Hills Season 2

In the second chapter of real estate mogul Umansky’s Buying Beverly Hills series, the broker sat down with his daughters to have a chat about his split from Richards. The second season of the show was released back in March where Umansky addresses the split and expresses,

I had an amazing 26 years with your mom, an amazing 26 years. I wanted to do everything possible to just save it. So, you know, your mom came and she talked to me and she said, ‘I think I need space.’ She said to me, ‘Listen, the rules are that, you know, you go out, you date, you do whatever it is that you want to do. I’m not going to be asking you what you’re doing. I don’t want you to be asking me what I’m doing. Like, we are separated.’

People have appreciated Umansky for having a mature reaction to Richards’ feelings and taking the split in their stride. For the sake of their family, the couple seems to be making progress in navigating life after getting separated.