Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky announce separation but deny divorce after 27 years of marriage

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky have been separated for a while but still live together in their home.
The couple released a joint statement confirming their separation but denying rumors of divorce.
Richards and Umansky admit they have had a challenging year in their marriage but still love and respect each other.
They ask for privacy as they work through their issues and navigate next steps for their family.
Richards and Umansky have three daughters together and Richards has another daughter from a previous marriage.