*Porsha Williams is escalating her ongoing divorce drama with ex-husband Simon Guobadia, filing new court documents demanding he cover her legal fees related to their contentious split — and specifically tying it to his alleged erectile dysfunction issues that she claims played a role in their marriage breakdown.
According to court filings obtained by multiple outlets, Williams is seeking reimbursement for attorney fees incurred while defending against Guobadia’s motions and counterclaims. She argues Guobadia’s “unreasonable” litigation tactics, including repeated attempts to seal documents, have unnecessarily prolonged the case and racked up costs.
A key point in the filings: Williams references Guobadia’s admitted erectile dysfunction from prior sealed filings where he acknowledged ED treatment as part of the marital discord, claiming it contributed to emotional distress and the marriage’s failure. She argues this makes her legal defense costs directly attributable to his conduct.
Background of the Bitter Split
The couple married in November 2022 when Guobadia’s net worth exceeded $322 million, largely from his Simcol Petroleum business, court records show. Williams filed for divorce in early 2024, and the separation was granted by a Fulton County judge in July 2025.
Guobadia was ordered to pay Williams $40,000 monthly for 14 months plus nearly $250,000 in attorney fees. She also received their multimillion-dollar marital home in Atlanta.
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The legal battles have extended beyond divorce proceedings. In November 2024, Guobadia filed a defamation lawsuit against Williams, claiming her social media posts about erectile dysfunction implied he was personally affected, which he said harmed his business and caused emotional distress. He has denied ever experiencing the condition.
Guobadia’s Pushback
Guobadia has fought aggressively to seal sensitive portions of the case involving medical and sexual health details, arguing privacy concerns. His legal team calls Williams’ demands “frivolous” and says she’s trying to “embarrass” him publicly.
In a significant development, Guobadia filed paperwork in January requesting that his own defamation lawsuit be dismissed. He cited immigration complications, saying he cannot participate fully in court proceedings because he was reportedly deported in 2025.
Court records confirm Guobadia was deported in June 2025 after spending several months detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Stewart Detention Center in Southwest Georgia. His application for U.S. citizenship had been denied in January 2024, and he now lives in the United Arab Emirates.
In his dismissal request, Guobadia told the court he does “not abandon his claims or retreat from the legal issues presented” but cited uncertainty surrounding his immigration status and inability to comply with the court’s order that he physically attend trial in Atlanta.
Williams’ Response
Williams quickly responded to Guobadia’s dismissal request by filing her own motion to dismiss the case — but with a demand that Guobadia cover her legal fees. She claimed his delays and failure to provide requested information forced her to spend time and money defending herself.
In her filing, Williams highlighted Guobadia’s previous immigration issues. Court documents note he was deported after using “deceptive practices to fraudulently enter the United States,” allegedly including misrepresenting his identity and failing to disclose three prior convictions. Williams requested the court take these actions into account when considering her motion for legal fees.
Williams and her legal team have consistently denied any wrongdoing regarding the social media posts, asserting they were not directed at any individual, including Guobadia. She emphasized the posts addressed a health issue experienced by many and should not be considered defamatory.
Ongoing Custody and Financial Battles
The back-and-forth has turned highly personal, with Williams’ filings reportedly including language describing Guobadia’s ED as a “contributing factor” to irreconcilable differences. Guobadia’s response accuses her of “weaponizing” private medical information for leverage in alimony and child support negotiations. The couple shares a young daughter, Pilar Jhena.
If Guobadia’s dismissal request is granted, he and Williams would typically each bear their attorney fees and litigation costs associated with the case to date — but Williams is actively fighting to avoid that outcome.
Legal analysts suggest Williams’ push to recoup fees could influence how similar cases are handled in the future, particularly those involving public figures and social media commentary.
What’s Next
The court has not yet ruled on Williams’ motion for legal fees. Guobadia’s defamation lawsuit remains pending in federal court, though his dismissal request adds uncertainty to the proceedings.
Williams has been vocal on her podcast “Porsha4Real” and social media about moving on, while Guobadia has stayed quieter but remains aggressive in court filings. The case continues to attract public attention because of the high-profile status of both parties and the intensely personal nature of the disclosures.
For now, observers are watching closely to see how the legal and personal conflict between Williams and Guobadia unfolds, with both privacy concerns and financial stakes hanging in the balance.
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