Kim Zolciak, Kroy Berman's Split, Custody Battle: What to Know

It’s already getting messy. Kim Zolciak-Berman And kroy berman The split, which took place in May 2023, shocked Bravo fans and stars alike.

us weekly It was confirmed at the time that the former NFL player had filed for divorce after more than a decade of marriage. The now separated couple tied the knot in 2011.

real housewives of atlanta The alum and Berman expanded their family with son Kroy “KJ” Jr. in 2011, son Kash in 2012, and twins Kaia and Kane in 2013. Ariana.)

documenting their home life for don’t be late — which was canceled in 2021 after eight seasons — Zolciak-Berman said reality TV would not affect her personal life. ,[Divorce is] There is no option in my house,” she told Fox News in October 2017. My marriage is definitely first.

The “Tardy for the Party” singer claimed at the time that other housewives go through divorce because of the “hype and publicity of TV” making headlines. He said it is “easier to get divorced” than to work on the relationship.

Before their divorce made headlines, We It was confirmed in February 2023 that the pair’s mansion was in foreclosure. According to the documents received by WeHis Manor Golf & Country Club property in Alpharetta, Georgia was set to be auctioned to the highest bidder.

However, the TV personality denied speculations about his wealth. “Okay you guys, my house didn’t sell for $257,000,” Zolciak-Berman previously claimed in a November 2022 Instagram Story showing the home. “If you guys think I’m going to let my house down that we spent millions and millions of dollars on for $257,000, you’re an idiot, well. Really.”

The auction was later canceled by the law office of Brock & Scott, PLLC. According to Berman’s divorce filing, the couple continued to live together in the midst of their breakup.

“The minor children of the petitioner and the respondent are presently residing with the petitioner,” their May 2023 documents said. “The petitioner shows that she should be awarded the exclusive, temporary and permanent use and possession of the matrimonial residence… The petitioner shows that the respondent should be prevented from coming about the matrimonial residence after being vacated by her.”

Following news of shocking split, Bravo executive producer Andy Cohen found out how Zolciak-Berman was coping.

,[I] Sending my condolences as this is a sad thing. They have kids, and that was just a couple that seemed very much in love,” he said on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live in May 2023. “I was so shocked. That was not the news I ever expected. They were a couple that I thought were in it for the long haul. [I was] very surprised [and I am] Sorry to hear that.”

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