EXCLUSIVE: SHE’S BROKE?! ‘RHOA’ Alum Brit Eady Accuses Estranged Husband Of ‘Financial Abuse’… Claims He Stopped Paying Her Mortgage, Car Insurance, And Utilities To Force Her Out! (RECEIPTS)
Honey, look at this absolute mess, because the reality TV divorce curse has claimed another victim, and baby, it is getting subterranean low! Media Take Out has obtained exclusive, shocking court receipts from the ongoing divorce battle between Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Brit Eady and her developer ex, Michael Cunningham—and honey, Brit is screaming that she is completely broke and being subjected to extreme “financial and emotional abuse”!
We all remember when Brit announced their split in a dramatic, since-deleted Instagram post on New Year’s Eve, claiming she was ready to step into her happiness for the new year.
But behind closed doors, that “peaceful new chapter” has turned into a complete, high-stakes warzone! According to a brand-new motion filed in their divorce case, Brit claims Michael is intentionally trying to starve her out financially to gain the upper hand in court!
The Accusations: Ripping Away the Safety Net!
According to the official court filings obtained by Media Take Out, the 38-year-old Bravo alum claims that the second she filed for divorce, Michael completely stopped consistently handling the lifestyle expenses he traditionally covered throughout their marriage.
Brit alleges that her estranged husband has intentionally stopped paying or delayed payments for:
- The Atlanta Mortgage: Even though the loan is in Brit’s name, Michael always handled it—and she claims his sudden, calculated delays are completely ruining her credit score!
- The Luxury Car Bills: Her whopping $2,800 monthly car payment and $429 monthly car insurance have reportedly been left completely unpaid.
- Basic Household Utilities: She claims he has completely cut off or neglected the homeowner’s association (HOA) fees and the bills for water, trash, and sewer services!
“He Earns $30K A Month while I Have Zero!”
Let’s look at this messy situation directly like a supportive, grounded peer, not a rigid lecturer:Honey, it is an incredibly terrifying position to be entirely dependent on a partner who suddenly decides to cut off the financial pipeline. When one person controls 100% of the income during a marriage, using that power to cut off basic necessities during a split is a textbook tactic designed to completely stress out the other side!
Brit’s legal team laid it out plain and simple for the judge. The documents state that Brit is currently completely unemployed and entirely reliant on Michael for basic survival and maintenance.
Meanwhile, she alleges that Michael is bringing in a massive $30,000 per month as a successful investor and developer! She claims that prior to their 2021 marriage, she was fully employed—but because Michael’s recent bill-dodging antics have completely tanked her credit rating, she has been blocked from qualifying for major new corporate employment opportunities.
What Happens Next?
Michael has yet to publicly address these heavy accusations of emotional and financial abuse. However, court records show he previously responded to her initial divorce petition by asking a judge to force Brit to pay all of his legal fees and court costs! Talk about petty, honey!
The clock is officially ticking for these two. The court has strictly ordered both Brit and Michael to sit down face-to-face and attend mandatory mediation by July 31, 2026, to see if they can hammer out a settlement before a judge has to step in and handle it for them.
We are keeping our notifications permanently locked to the Fulton County family court wire to see if Michael gets ordered to cut a major temporary support check, so stay completely locked into Media Take Out, honey!
Do you think Michael is being financially abusive, or is he right to stop paying for her lifestyle once they split? Let’s talk about it in the comments below!
