Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula Plan 'Walkaway' Divorce Without Prenup
Kyle Cooke revealed he and Amanda Batula plan to pursue a 'walkaway' divorce where each keeps their own assets, avoiding a lengthy financial battle despite having no prenuptial agreement. The couple separated in January 2025 after four years of marriage, with Batula subsequently beginning a relationship with their 'Summer House' co-star West Wilson. The arrangement is notable given Batula's public regret about not signing a prenup and the potential financial complications of their split.
Kyle Cooke told People magazine that he and estranged wife Amanda Batula plan to pursue a 'walkaway' divorce, where each party retains the assets and property they already possess rather than seeking financial concessions. This approach serves as an alternative to a prenuptial agreement, which the couple did not sign before their September 2021 wedding. Batula initiated the legal process in mid-March 2025, which Cooke now understands coincided with her developing a relationship with their 'Summer House' co-star West Wilson. The couple separated in January 2025 after four years of marriage, and Batula went public with Wilson two months later. Batula previously expressed regret about not signing a prenup, confessing on a podcast that the decision was a mistake and advising others to protect their assets. According to reports, the couple has not yet filed for divorce as they continue sorting through their finances.
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Kyle Cooke reveals terms of Amanda Batula divorce without a prenup
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