The Scandal Unfolds

It was supposed to be Porsha Williams’ ultimate victory lap. After a whirlwind romance, a lavish wedding, and a divorce that played out like a primetime soap opera, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star walked away with what seemed like a jackpot: a $7.3 million Georgia mansion, luxury cars, and a prenup guaranteeing $40,000 a month in spousal support.

But as the dust settled, so did the truth. And the truth, as always, is messier than the fantasy.

Just days before the divorce was finalized, a bombshell dropped: Simon Guobadia, Porsha’s ex, hadn’t paid his divorce attorneys—and the debt had landed squarely on the property she was awarded. Suddenly, the dream home wasn’t just hers; it was tied to a six-figure lien. And insiders say this may just be the beginning of a financial nightmare that could unravel everything she fought for.

Simon’s Long Game

“Simon was playing chess while Porsha was playing checkers,” one commentator quipped—and they weren’t wrong.

On paper, Porsha looked like she’d secured everything she didn’t get in her messy split from her first husband, former NFL player Cordell Stewart. Back then, she walked away with little more than heartbreak and a new perspective on love and money. This time, she made sure: prenup signed, name on the deed, spousal support guaranteed.

But Simon Guobadia isn’t your average ex. He’s been called a businessman, a mogul, a jet-setter—yet whispers of scams, unpaid debts, and shady financial dealings have followed him for decades.

So when court documents revealed that Simon’s own divorce lawyer had filed a lien against the mansion for unpaid fees, jaws dropped but few were shocked. The timing—just one day before the divorce was finalized—raised eyebrows. Was it strategy? Was it sabotage? Or was it Simon’s last laugh in a marriage that crumbled faster than it began?

A $7 Million Home—or a $7 Million Trap?

The mansion, sprawling over 15,000 square feet with luxury amenities fit for a reality TV queen, was supposed to be Porsha’s safe haven and filming backdrop for her triumphant return to Bravo. Instead, it’s becoming a battleground.

Under the terms of the divorce, Porsha must either refinance the mortgage within 36 months to remove Simon’s name or sell the property. Worse yet, if she sells, she owes Simon 50% of the equity. But with liens stacking up, how much equity is left to split? Some speculate the home could be a financial black hole rather than a prize.

Adding salt to the wound, Simon still owes Porsha $224,000 in legal fees and is supposed to make monthly spousal support payments. Yet if he can’t—or won’t—pay his own attorneys, what are the chances Porsha sees that money?

Porsha’s Other Move: The Duth Home Sale

Complicating matters further, Porsha recently put her Duth home on the market for $1.85 million. Fans speculated she was consolidating assets, moving her mother Diane into the mansion, and preparing for the costs of maintaining a property worth over seven million dollars. But others saw it as a red flag: was Porsha cashing out because she knew the mansion was a ticking time bomb?

Lies, Love, and Legal Drama

Simon, meanwhile, continues to paint himself as the victim. He claimed Porsha misrepresented her intentions during prenup negotiations, insisting she promised to become a stay-at-home mom. Instead, she signed a lucrative deal to return to Real Housewives of Atlanta.

The court, however, wasn’t buying it. The judge ruled the prenup was valid, Simon married her knowing her reality TV fame, and his arguments lacked credibility.

In fact, the court found Simon’s testimony about his company Simcol—a business he claimed lost $296 million in value overnight after an ICE detention—to be “inconsistent and lacking credibility.” Translation? The judge flat-out didn’t believe him.

The Scammer Narrative

For years, whispers have followed Simon: lavish lifestyle, questionable business ventures, and now a deportation battle with ICE. To critics, the liens and lawsuits aren’t shocking—they’re confirmation of what they’ve long suspected.

And in the end, Porsha may have underestimated the man she married. Yes, she fought smarter than she did in her first divorce. Yes, she secured paper protection. But Simon’s history suggests one thing: the game was never fair.

Fans React: Sympathy or “She Should’ve Known”?

Social media is ablaze with opinions. Some fans sympathize with Porsha, arguing she was blindsided by a con artist. Others insist she knew what she was getting into and chased status, ignoring the red flags.

“Scammers scamming scammers,” one commenter wrote. “I don’t feel sorry for either of them.”

Another fan put it bluntly: “Porsha wanted the lifestyle. Now she’s paying the price.”

What Comes Next?

As liens pile up and the mansion’s equity hangs in the balance, one thing is certain: this divorce is far from over.

Will Porsha refinance and keep the home, or will the mounting debts force her to sell? Will Simon pay his spousal support, or will more liens appear? And most importantly—will Porsha ever truly escape the shadow of Simon Guobadia’s financial mess?

For now, the cameras are rolling, the headlines are screaming, and Porsha Williams is living the reality TV nightmare no producer could have scripted better.