The eye-watering seven-figure sum RHOBH’s Sutton Stracke received in her divorce settlement
She also still gets a six-figure payment each month
When it comes to wealth on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, few cast members have sparked quite as much fascination as Sutton Stracke.
Yes, she has the couture, the sprawling homes and the enviable social calendar, but the real jaw-dropping detail sits in her divorce paperwork.
Sutton has been candid on screen about how blindsided she felt when her marriage ended and how she later discovered just how complex their finances were.
Once the reported figures became public, people quickly realised this was not your average Beverly Hills split. So how much did she actually receive, and what does that look like today?
Sutton’s divorce was finalised in 2018
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Sutton Stracke married Christian Stracke in 2000, and the couple separated in 2016, per PEOPLE.
Their divorce was finalised in 2018.
At the time, Sutton said she did not fully understand the scope of the family’s wealth during the marriage, later learning more about the investments and assets tied to her former husband’s finance career.
Since joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Sutton has spoken about how complicated it can feel to receive substantial spousal support.
Financial security brings freedom, but she has also described it as something that can feel emotionally heavy.
How much did she get as a settlement, and now?
Now for the number that always gets people talking.
According to Reality Tea, Christian agreed to pay Sutton $300,000 per month in spousal support for life. That works out at $3.6 million per year.
Sutton later clarified during a Bravo appearance that the 300,000 dollar figure is after taxes, which makes the overall package even more eye-watering when you start doing the maths.
In addition to spousal support, reports also state that she was awarded $50,000 per month in child support at the time of the settlement.
The agreement did not stop at monthly payments.
Reporting on the divorce has detailed a lump sum payment of $1,235,000 as part of the settlement.
Sutton also reportedly received properties, including homes in Georgia and Los Angeles, as well as several vehicles such as a Range Rover, a Cadillac and a Chevy Suburban.
Financial accounts and personal property were also included. Radar Online referenced a personal checking account containing around $800,000, along with valuable art pieces, including works by Andy Warhol.
There have also been reports that Christian agreed to establish a $3 million trust for their children and to continue contributing to it.
As for whether Sutton is still receiving that support, the widely reported structure of the agreement states that the monthly spousal support is to continue for her lifetime. Sutton has continued to reference spousal support in recent years, suggesting the arrangement remains in place.
In Beverly Hills terms, it is the kind of settlement that instantly cements your status in Housewives history! All that couture makes much more sense now.
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