The Season 7 reunion for The Real Housewives of Potomac kicked off on Sunday, and—except for the current tea relating to Robyn and Juan Dixon—viewers had been additionally caught on a revelation concerning the state of affairs between Ashley and Michael Darby.
Specifically, Ashley straight-up shared that—due to the prenup she signed—she didn’t precisely get the pay-out she was anticipating.
Ashley Darby Isn’t Entitled To Alimony Due To Terms Of Prenup
While sitting between costars Gizelle Bryant and Dr. Wendy Osefo, Ashley mirrored on her journey with Michael this previous season, as their separation was a significant storyline.
Viewers will recall that, regardless of everybody actively dissuading her from doing so, Ashley finally determined to buy a house utilizing a joint LLC that she shares with Michael. She additionally divulged that her new mortgage is $13,000, and she or he confirmed that she wouldn’t be capable to afford the house with out Michael’s help.
After saying that she “can file [for divorce] in February” on the reunion, the matter of Michael Darby’s monetary property got here up. Specifically, Andy Cohen inquired, “Will you get half of what he has?”
In flip, Ashley remarked that the state of affairs “really just did not work out in [her] favor.”
She defined that, mainly, she isn’t entitled to any cash that Michael entered the connection with or produced from his enterprise initiatives.
“Essentially, everything that Michael came into the marriage with is his. The money that Michael made that he then put into other projects later is his because of the source of the money…All the money from those projects that he later invested in is still his.”
Ashley then revealed that she doesn’t even understand how a lot cash Michael formally has.
Additionally, she stated, “According to the prenup, I’m not allowed to get alimony.”
However, Ashley was certain to level out that she nonetheless bought a home out of the connection and has “some safety nets” in place.
“I also have some language in my separation and divorce agreement about some safety nets in case I have some financial difficulties.”
All in all, although, Mia Thornton summarized the matter by hilariously noting, “She didn’t secure the bag.”
Mia: “she didn’t secure the bag”
😂😂😂 I hate to confess it, Mia is humorous #RHOP pic.twitter.com/8ZAv1OwYYd
— Mama Dot (PARODY!) (@Fedupmomz) February 20, 2023
Viewers React On Social Media
Housewives Twitter started buzzing as quickly because the reunion aired, and folks had loads to say about Ashley and her state of affairs with Michael.
Some customers had been amazed that, regardless of how a lot “plotting and scheming” she does on RHOP, Ashley wasn’t in a position to finesse some alimony.
Ashley does all this plotting and scheming on RHOP, and but could not plot or create a scheme to get some alimony????! pic.twitter.com/e1dTUg8HLG
— The Third King (@thirdking0208) February 21, 2023
Ashley married a 80 yr outdated gollum with sexual predator tendencies and no alimony or something to point out for it…but she’s nonetheless in everybody’s enterprise #RHOP pic.twitter.com/pnOiRlk3SY
— Yianni (@saggybabby) February 20, 2023
It was additionally identified that “she clearly didn’t stack any money on the side.”
Ashley dumb azz didn’t even benefit from the state of affairs, whereas she was in it! She clearly didn’t stack any cash on the facet, bought any diamonds, hell designer baggage that she might later resell… #RHOP pic.twitter.com/q7YwFjmQGs
— kisakane (@kisakane00) February 20, 2023
Others speculated on how the dynamic between Ashley and Michael will seemingly proceed into the longer term.
Ashley will not be getting alimony, a lump sum, or any of the properties. She is getting a $13,000 mortgage, youngster assist and a money app right here and there if she’s struggling.. you married him to rely upon him and can depart relying on him… #RHOP pic.twitter.com/gH9HJzgfIm
— Cool Girl (@Tea_witdre) February 20, 2023
Michael nonetheless owns the home, pays for the home, has a key to the home and solely wants to offer an hour discover to point out up. So mainly, Michael nonetheless controls Ashley as a result of she is determined by his cash. Even after 7 seasons of being on the #RHOP payroll. #RHOPReunion
— Echo (@EchoDoesRadio) February 20, 2023
Carlos King himself additionally went in on Ashley, saying that she must take some notes from the City Girls. He additionally referred to Michael as a “Perdue chicken.”
Carlos King simply ate #AshleyDarby tf up 😭😭 #RHOP pic.twitter.com/cfxmqrOdmm
— Lets Talk About It👏🏾 (@talknbouttv) February 20, 2023
Ultimately, folks had been reducing up over how the chips fell in Ashley and Michael’s separation.
After watching this a part of the #RHOP reunion. I simply wish to say that the whole lot Katie Rost everrrrrrrr stated about Ashley is right. She is silly and she or he is dumb. pic.twitter.com/wvDM4tN79p
— 𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴 (@IMNOTK3VIN) February 20, 2023
Ashley Darby’s new dwelling after her flop prenup from Michael pic.twitter.com/mmiamgVGi5
— Real Housewives Heaven (@RHWHeaven) February 21, 2023
Michael when Ashley signed that horrible prenup #RHOP pic.twitter.com/sN4VlyJIMc
— Lauren Paige👑 (@817Lauren) February 20, 2023
What do you concentrate on Ashley Darby’s general state of affairs, in addition to viewers’ reactions to the matter?