Bethenny Frankel went through a long and contentious divorce, which she’s called “the most difficult thing you could ever go through in your entire life” because she’s incapable of sympathizing with anyone who isn’t exactly like her. It’s been three years since Bethenny started the process to divorce her ex, Jason Hoppy, longer than the three years they were married, and they’re still in court hashing out the support and property arrangements. In the latest ruling, Bethenny was relieved of having to pay Jason $12,000 a month, however Jason’s side was happy with the ruling as it declared that Bethenny wasn’t the sole owner of their condo by invalidating the trust that owned the apartment. Bethenny’s side claims this ruling is in their favor though. more on that in a moment.

Jason’s attorney, Bernard Clair, exclusively tells In Touch that the husband and wife met in appellate court, where four judges not only determined that the Real Housewives of New York star no longer has to pay temporary support to her ex, but also that rejected her argument that she was the sole owner of their Manhattan apartment just because she paid for it.

“Jason was thrilled that his wife’s argument that just because she paid for the condominium apartment, that she was therefore the sole owner was rejected. By rejecting that argument and requiring an evidentiary hearing, Jason is looking forward to his day in court,” Mr. Clair tells In Touch.

The lawyer explains the apartment is currently owned by “no one,” because it was owned by a trust, which has since been invalidated by law.

“Of course, Jason was not so happy with the decision to deny him temporary support and agreed with the judge who would not go along with the other judges,” Mr. Clair continues.

Following the appellate decision, both parties will be able to explore their options with a hearing at civil court in the near future.

[From In Touch]

While $12,000 a month is a hefty amount, it’s based on a formula. Bethenny has a whole beverage and food empire, I’m sure she can afford it. This is speculation based on years gossiping, but if Bethenny was the husband I doubt she would get off this easily. Still, they had a prenup and that’s what was being enforced here.

Meanwhile Bethenny says she’s pleased too:

“Bethenny is particularly pleased that the trust agreement, which was used in an attempt to obtain joint ownership of an apartment that she purchased, was rendered void and invalid due to fraudulent behavior in connection with the execution of the agreement,” her attorney Allan Mayefsky tells PEOPLE in a statement. “We believe that the evidence, including evidence of the husband’s fraudulent behavior and unclean hands, will clearly demonstrate that Bethenny, who is the sole purchaser, is also the sole owner. We are also pleased the court invalidated the award of interim spousal support to Jason based on his waiver in the prenuptial agreement.”

[From People]

Then Jason’s lawyer argued that there was no fraud committed, that the ruling is good for their side, not Bethenny’s, and that Jason deserves a share of the apartment because he contributed toward renovation and maintenance. All of this legal back and forth is making my head hurt. These people are rich enough and there’s enough at stake to justifying paying hundreds of dollars an hour for lawyers to argue over their property rights. It still seems ridiculous, particularly since it’s playing out in the press.

Team no one except their daughter Brynn, five. How is their custody arrangement going? Do you think they even talk about medical issues with Brynn or coordinate for important school events? They couldn’t even agree what to feed her a couple of years ago. Bethenny was trying to raise the girl vegan but she apparently didn’t talk to her ex about that despite the fact that they share custody.

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