Porsha Williams Desperate to Avoid In-Court Divorce Hearing

Last Wednesday it was reported that reality TV star, Porsha Williams, and Nigerian businessman, Simon Guobadia's messy divorce would be proceeding, despite Simon being detained in an ICE detention facility [click here if you missed that]. 

Now Porsha is pleading with the judge to allow her to attend the hearings virtually...

From In Touch

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams pleaded with a judge for permission to attend her upcoming divorce hearing virtually, days after it was revealed her ex Simon Guobadia could be present in court, In Touch can exclusively report.

On Monday, May 19, Porsha, 43, filed a motion, obtained by In Touch, asking for permission to appear via video at the hearing next month.

Simon, 60, who has been in ICE detention since February 19, has opposed the prenup and accused Porsha of making misrepresentations during the negotiations.

Now, in her new filing, Porsha asked that she be allowed to appear and testify via videoconference.

The reality star explained that she has a “time-sensitive international employment opportunity” that would require her to leave the country in the next two or three weeks for an extended period of time that would “encompass the June 11, 2025, hearing.”

The RHOA cast member’s lawyer wrote, “[Porsha] is a well-known reality television personality, a career in which last-minute travel and unexpected opportunities frequently arise. [Porsha] shows that this employment opportunity would help [Porsha] offset the numerous financial obligations that [Simon] has failed to maintain under the Temporary Order, as well as to offset the significant legal expenses [Porsha] has already incurred in pursuing enforcement of the parties’ Prenuptial Agreement and defending herself against [Simon] as it relates to the instant divorce action.”

Porsha argued if she turned down the deal, aside from “direct financial implications,” it could also have the potential to “jeopardize the longer-term viability and marketability of her brand and professional appeal.”

The reality star said she was ready to appear at the previous hearing which was rescheduled due to Simon’s situation.

Her lawyer noted, “[Porsha] shows that her request for virtual appearance is made in good faith and reflects a balancing of her professional obligations and the serious nature of these proceedings, not a desire to delay or further complicate the instant litigation.” Porsha pointed out the court has accommodated Simon’s requests due to his detention.

A judge has yet to rule on Porsha’s motion.