{"id":2453244,"date":"2026-06-10T18:58:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T18:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2453244"},"modified":"2026-06-10T18:58:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T18:58:53","slug":"kyle-cooke-reveals-terms-of-amanda-batula-divorce-without-a-prenup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kyle-cooke-reveals-terms-of-amanda-batula-divorce-without-a-prenup\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyle Cooke reveals terms of Amanda Batula divorce without a prenup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Kyle Cooke revealed his plans to split amicably and avoid a lengthy financial battle in his divorce from Amanda Batula.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cSummer House\u201d star <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kyle-cooke-tells-all-after-summer-house-reunion-reveals-whats-next-exclusive-11994549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told People<\/a> he wants to do a \u201cwalkaway\u201d divorce \u201cin lieu of a prenup\u201d as they begin legal proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>This decision means they would both leave the marriage with the assets and property already in their possession, rather than seek financial concessions from one another.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Kyle Cooke said he plans to split amicably from Amanda Batula (pictured together last month) and avoid a lengthy financial battle in their divorce. <span class=\"credit\">Bryan Bedder\/Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Cooke (pictured above last month) told People he wants to do a \u201cwalkaway\u201d divorce \u201cin lieu of a prenup\u201d as they begin legal proceedings. <span class=\"credit\">Dant\u00c3\u00c2\u00a9 Crichlow\/BFA.com \/ Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>During the interview, Cooke also revealed it was Batula who took the first step forward in the legal process.<\/p>\n<p>He recalled receiving an email from her lawyer in mid-March \u2014 right when rumors of her romance with their \u201cSummer House\u201d co-star West Wilson started swirling. <\/p>\n<p>At the time, Cooke thought the move was strange as he knows Batula as \u201csomeone who doesn\u2019t take a lot of initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Cooke also revealed it was Batula who took the first step forward in the legal process. He received an email from her lawyer in mid-March. (The former couple pictured here in February.) <span class=\"credit\">Bryan Bedder\/Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>At the time, Cooke thought it was a \u201cweird\u201d move, but now knows Batula did it because she was already in a relationship with their \u201cSummer House\u201d co-star West Wilson. (Cooke and Batula pictured above in November 2025.) <span class=\"credit\">Trae Patton\/Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cIt was kind of weird,\u201d he remembered. \u201cI\u2019m like, \u2018Wait, is there some ulterior motive in terms of why she\u2019s all of a sudden expediting the divorce?&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Loverboy founder, 43, said he now understands his estranged wife made the move because she and Wilson were already <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/03\/31\/celebrity-news\/summer-house-stars-amanda-batula-and-west-wilson-are-in-a-full-blown-relationship-after-secret-romance-confession\/\">in a \u201cfull-blown relationship\u201d<\/a> by that time.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, Cooke and Batula\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/07\/01\/celebrity-news\/amanda-batula-reveals-she-and-husband-kyle-cooke-didnt-sign-a-prenup\/\">did not sign a prenuptial agreement<\/a>\u00a0before their September 2021 wedding \u2014 a decision the swimwear designer admitted last year that she regrets.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The former pair, notably, did not sign a prenuptial agreement\u00a0before their September 2021 wedding, pictured here. <span class=\"credit\">Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Batula, pictured kissing Cooke at their 2021 wedding, admitted last year that not signing a prenuptial agreement was a mistake. <span class=\"credit\">Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI messed up. I messed up major,\u201d Batula, 34, confessed in a July 2025 episode of Jason Tartick\u2019s \u201cTrading Secrets\u201d podcast. \u201cIt was connected to divorce, it always felt so messy. It just didn\u2019t feel like a smart thing to do, so we didn\u2019t sign one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She then advised those listening, \u201cEveryone should sign a prenup. Let me tell you now. Protect your assets, for them to protect theirs, like, you have no idea what\u2019s going to happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Last month, Page Six exclusively reported the estranged pair hadn\u2019t filed for divorce yet because they are <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/05\/27\/celebrity-news\/why-summer-house-exes-kyle-cooke-amanda-batula-still-havent-filed-for-divorce\/\">still sorting through financials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The exes (pictured last summer) separated in January after four years of marriage. Two months later, Batula went public with Wilson. <span class=\"credit\">Ella Pellegrini<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Last month, Page Six exclusively reported the former couple (pictured in January 2025) hadn\u2019t filed for divorce yet because they are still sorting through financials. <span class=\"credit\">Paige Kahn<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Additionally, we were told Cooke wants to let Batula initiate the process \u2014 similar to how Ben Affleck reportedly\u00a0\u201clet\u201d Jennifer Lopez file for divorce\u00a0so she \u201cwouldn\u2019t look like the villain,\u201d as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/tvshowbiz\/article-13763379\/jennifer-lopezs-own-friends-are-fed-up-of-her-antics-as-she-files-for-divorce-for-fourth-timewith-ben-affleck-deploying-very-clever-tactic-against-her.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported by the Daily Mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The former couple <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/01\/19\/celebrity-news\/summer-house-stars-amanda-batula-kyle-cooke-split-after-4-years-of-marriage\/\">announced their separation<\/a> Jan. 19 after four years of marriage.<\/p>\n<p>Two months later, Batula <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/03\/31\/celebrity-news\/summer-house-stars-amanda-batula-and-west-wilson-confirm-secret-romance-in-shocking-statement\/\">confirmed her secret relationship<\/a> with Wilson, 31, following weeks of speculation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Batula appears to still be going strong with Wilson (pictured leaving the \u201cSummer House\u201d reunion) despite receiving backlash for their relationship. <span class=\"credit\">Jesal\/ Backgrid for Page Six<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Cooke is reportedly \u201chooking up\u201d with \u201cSouthern Charm\u201d star Salley Carson and has also been caught making out with fans on his DJ tour. <span class=\"credit\">Charles Sykes\/Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The duo had kept it a secret from their entire \u201cSummer House\u201d crew \u2014 including Cooke and Ciara Miller, Batula\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/05\/25\/entertainment\/ciara-miller-completely-closes-the-door-on-amanda-batula-reconciliation-with-cutting-comment\/\">former best friend<\/a> who previously dated Wilson.<\/p>\n<p>Despite harsh backlash, the couple seem to be going strong and were <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/06\/05\/celebrity-news\/amanda-batula-caught-spitting-into-west-wilsons-mouth-in-video-from-italian-getaway\/\">flaunting their relationship<\/a> during their <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/05\/26\/entertainment\/amanda-batula-and-west-wilson-flee-the-country-before-summer-house-reunion-premieres\/\">Italian getaway<\/a> last week as the \u201cSummer House\u201d Season 10 reunion aired in the US.<\/p>\n<p>As for Cooke, he\u2019s been making headlines for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/06\/10\/entertainment\/kyle-cooke-kisses-another-fan-at-dj-set-post-summer-house-reunion\/\">making out with fans<\/a> during his DJ tour and is also reportedly <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/06\/07\/celebrity-news\/kyle-cooke-hooking-up-with-southern-charm-star-salley-carson-report\/\">\u201chooking up\u201d with \u201cSouthern Charm\u201d star Salley Carson<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source pagesix.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kyle Cooke revealed his plans to split amicably and avoid a lengthy financial battle in his divorce from Amanda Batula. The \u201cSummer House\u201d star told People he wants to do a \u201cwalkaway\u201d divorce \u201cin lieu of a prenup\u201d as they begin legal proceedings. This decision means they would both leave the marriage with the assets [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2453245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25177],"tags":[374026,49106,40151,239790,32366,24003,374418,374069,21913,394403],"class_list":["post-2453244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrities","tag-amanda-batula","tag-celebrity-divorces","tag-celebrity-exes","tag-celebrity-finances","tag-celebrity-marriages","tag-celebrity-news","tag-kyle-cooke","tag-summer-house","tag-tv","tag-virtual-reali-tea"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kyle-Cooke-reveals-terms-of-Amanda-Batula-divorce-without-a.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2453244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2453244"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2453244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2453246,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2453244\/revisions\/2453246"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2453245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2453244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2453244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2453244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}