Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann's Split, Custody Battle: What to Know (original) (raw)

Already getting messy. Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann shocked Bravo fans and stars alike with their May 2023 split.

Us Weekly confirmed at the time that the former NFL player filed for divorce after more than a decade of marriage. The now-estranged couple tied the knot in 2011.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum and Biermann expanded their family with son Kroy “KJ” Jr in 2011, son Kash in 2012 and twins Kaia and Kane in 2013. (The former athlete, for his part, also adopted Zolciak-Biermann’s two daughters from previous relationships: Brielle and Ariana.)

While documenting their home life for Don’t Be Tardy — which was canceled in 2021 after eight seasons — Zolciak-Biermann said reality TV wouldn’t affect her personal life. “[Divorce is] not an option in my house,” she told Fox News in October 2017. “I would never allow a show to impact my marriage in any way. My marriage is definitely first.”

The “Tardy for the Party” singer claimed at the time that other Housewives when through divorces because of the “hype of TV and the publicity” that comes with being in the spotlight. She added that it is “easier to get divorced” than to work on a relationship.

In July 2023, Zolciak-Biermann filed paperwork to dismiss her divorce from her husband.

Before their divorce made headlines, Us confirmed in February 2023 that the twosome’s mansion was in foreclosure. According to documents obtained by Us, their Manor Golf & Country Club property in Alpharetta, Georgia, was set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

The TV personalities, however, denied speculation about their assets. “OK you guys, my house had not sold for 257,000,”Zolciak−BiermannpreviouslyclaimedinaNovember2022InstagramStorywhileshowingoffthehouse.“IfyouguysthinkIwouldletmyhomethatwe’veputmillionsandmillionsofdollarsintogofor257,000,” Zolciak-Biermann previously claimed in a November 2022 Instagram Story while showing off the house. “If you guys think I would let my home that we’ve put millions and millions of dollars into go for 257,000,”Zolciak−BiermannpreviouslyclaimedinaNovember2022InstagramStorywhileshowingoffthehouse.“IfyouguysthinkIwouldletmyhomethatwe’veputmillionsandmillionsofdollarsintogofor257,000, you’re an idiot, OK. For real.”

The auction was later canceled by the law office of Brock & Scott, PLLC. According to Biermann’s divorce filing, the pair continued to live together amid their breakup.

“The minor children of Petitioner and Respondent are presently residing with Petitioner,” his May 2023 documents stated. “Petitioner shows that he should be awarded exclusive, temporary and permanent use and possession of the marital residence … Petitioner shows that Respondent should be restrained and enjoined from coming about the marital residence after she vacates.”

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Following news of the shocking split, Bravo executive producer Andy Cohen revealed how Zolciak-Biermann was coping.

“[I] sent my condolences, because it’s 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 very surprised. That was not the news I ever expected to get. They were a couple that I thought they were in it for the long haul. [I was] very surprised [and I am] sorry to hear that.”

Scroll down for everything to know about the duo’s split and subsequent custody battle:

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Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann’s Divorce, Custody Battle and More: Everything to Know

Already getting messy. Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann shocked Bravo fans and stars alike with their May 2023 split. Us Weekly confirmed at the time that the former NFL player filed for divorce after more than a decade of marriage. The now-estranged couple tied the knot in 2011.The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum and Biermann expanded their family with son Kroy "KJ" Jr in 2011, son Kash in 2012 and twins Kaia and Kane in 2013. (The former athlete, for his part, also adopted Zolciak-Biermann's two daughters from previous relationships: Brielle and Ariana.) While documenting their home life for Don't Be Tardy — which was canceled in 2021 after eight seasons — Zolciak-Biermann said reality TV wouldn't affect her personal life. "[Divorce is] not an option in my house," she told Fox News in October 2017. "I would never allow a show to impact my marriage in any way. My marriage is definitely first." The "Tardy for the Party" singer claimed at the time that other Housewives when through divorces because of the "hype of TV and the publicity" that comes with being in the spotlight. She added that it is "easier to get divorced" than to work on a relationship.In July 2023, Zolciak-Biermann filed paperwork to dismiss her divorce from her husband. Before their divorce made headlines, Us confirmed in February 2023 that the twosome’s mansion was in foreclosure. According to documents obtained by Us, their Manor Golf & Country Club property in Alpharetta, Georgia, was set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. [sendtonews type="float" key="TM3Sh23zZx-2829084-14453"] The TV personalities, however, denied speculation about their assets. "OK you guys, my house had not sold for 257,000,"Zolciak−BiermannpreviouslyclaimedinaNovember2022InstagramStorywhileshowingoffthehouse."IfyouguysthinkIwouldletmyhomethatwe′veputmillionsandmillionsofdollarsintogofor257,000," Zolciak-Biermann previously claimed in a November 2022 Instagram Story while showing off the house. "If you guys think I would let my home that we've put millions and millions of dollars into go for 257,000,"Zolciak−BiermannpreviouslyclaimedinaNovember2022InstagramStorywhileshowingoffthehouse."IfyouguysthinkIwouldletmyhomethatwe′veputmillionsandmillionsofdollarsintogofor257,000, you're an idiot, OK. For real.” The auction was later canceled by the law office of Brock & Scott, PLLC. According to Biermann's divorce filing, the pair continued to live together amid their breakup. "The minor children of Petitioner and Respondent are presently residing with Petitioner," his May 2023 documents stated. "Petitioner shows that he should be awarded exclusive, temporary and permanent use and possession of the marital residence ... Petitioner shows that Respondent should be restrained and enjoined from coming about the marital residence after she vacates." Following news of the shocking split, Bravo executive producer Andy Cohen revealed how Zolciak-Biermann was coping.“[I] sent my condolences, because it’s 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 very surprised. That was not the news I ever expected to get. They were a couple that I thought they were in it for the long haul. [I was] very surprised [and I am] sorry to hear that.” Scroll down for everything to know about the duo's split and subsequent custody battle:

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When Did Kim and Kroy Call It Quits?

Biermann's May 2023 divorce filing lists the pair's date of separation as April 30, 2023. The pair called off their divorce two months after originally filing the paperwork.

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Are Kim and Kroy Battling for Custody?

Biermann noted in his court filing that he was seeking "the temporary and permanent sole legal and sole physical custody" of his four children with the reality star. He also requested ownership of the former couple's home as he continues to look after the kids.

The Montana native, who asked for his estranged wife to be "restrained" from coming to their shared home, requested child support. "Petitioner shows that child support should be awarded on a temporary and permanent basis for the support of the minor children in accordance with the child support guidelines," the paperwork stated.

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When Did Kim and Kroy Reconcile?

Zolciak-Biermann filed to dismiss her divorce from Biermann in July 2023, days after the pair were spotted attending church with their children.

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Where Are Kim and Kroy Living Amid Their Divorce?

According to Biermann's divorce filing, the pair continued to live together amid their breakup.

"The minor children of Petitioner and Respondent are presently residing with Petitioner," his May 2023 documents stated. "Petitioner shows that Respondent should be restrained and enjoined from coming about the marital residence after she vacates."

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Have Kim or Kroy Publicly Address Their Split?

Zolciak-Biermann slammed her estranged husband in June 2023 after he questioned her parenting skills. Biermann, for his part, raised eyebrows in May 2023 when he changed his Instagram bio to include a dig at Zolciak-Biermann. “My ring Meant a Thing," he added to his profile, which previously read, “Husband. Father to six perfect munchkins. Athlete. You can Google Me & see I wasn’t Tardy for that Party."

The pair have also filed multiple documents filled with accusations against the other amid their contentious divorce.

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Why Does Kim Want Kroy to Get Drug-Tested?

Kolciak-Biermann filed a motion on May 16 requesting that her ex be drug-tested, per court papers obtained by Us one day later.

In the documents, the reality star claims to have “seen Respondent smoking marijuana, and she has serious concerns for the safety and well being of the minor children while in Respondent's care. She is fearful that the children will be exposed to Respondent's drug use.”

In the motion, she requested that Biermann "submit to a five-panel hair follicle drug screen and to not cut or remove any of his hair until such time as the screen is complete."

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Why Does Kroy Want Kim to Undergo a Psychological Evaluation?

According to documents obtained by Us, Biermann filed paperwork requesting that his estranged wife undergo psychological testing amid their split.

In the filing, he claimed that Zolciak-Biermann “presented very troubling behavior which has accelerated in the months leading up to [his] filing for divorce." Biermann further alleged that the reality star had an excessive gambling problem leading her to be “unable to properly care for the children.”

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Kroy Alleges Kim Has a Gambling Problem

Per the father of six, Zolciak-Biermann has been “spending substantial time and marital funds on gambling and other games of chance" and "this compulsion has financially devastated the parties," Biermann stated in documents obtained by Us in late May.

“[Kim’s] time is so consumed with online gambling” that she cannot properly take care of their children, he further claimed, adding thousands of dollars' worth of checks and bank statements that allegedly showed proof of Zolciak-Biermann's gambling.

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Does Kroy Have 'Control' of The Biermann's Closet Business?

The former NFL star addressed reports in June that he has taken over the family’s online storefront.

“Biermann’s Closet is a family business; Kim designated the items to be sold and Kroy insured that items were listed on the site and delivered to the customer,” Biermann’s lawyer, Marlys Bergstrom, told Us in a statement on June 2. “Until recently there had been little activity on the site. However, since the divorce, there has been some traffic, and some items have been sold; one being a wig. These are wigs that Kim designated and approved were to be sold on the site; they hadn’t attracted any attention until recently. Kroy was just doing what he had always done; he managed the actual logistics of the site and ensured that all items purchased were recorded, processed, and shipped.”

The statement continued: “Mr. Biermann was integrally involved with Biermann’s closet; he built the website, set up Shopify, set up affiliate marketing for the site with tracking links, took and posted pictures, wrote product descriptions, received, fulfilled, processed and shipped orders.”

Bergstrom’s remarks came one day after a source exclusively told Us that Kroy had “control” over the business and was “selling [Kim’s] wigs.”

“[Kim] will have to through the court system to figure out what will happen. She can’t do anything about it at the moment,” the insider said, adding that Kim was “working on setting up a similar online business of her own.”

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Why Did Kroy Claim Kim's Friend Kidnapped Son KJ?

In June 2023, Biermann claimed in a 911 call that he was “filing kidnapping [charges] for his son going to the rodeo" after KJ went with Kim's friend Elise Humphries. Zolciak-Biermann dismissed the claims in her own call to 911 and noted she gave Humphries permission to take their son to the event.

Humphries, for her part, defended Zolciak-Biermann amid her estranged husband's "kidnapping" claims. “There was zero kidnapping. I took KJ, one of [my daughter] Alanna’s closest friends, to the Blairsville annual rodeo that he was super excited about,” Humphries wrote via Instagram days later. “His mother Kim, who is an incredible mom and friend, gave me permission and brought him to meet me & his two best friends, one is my daughter.” She further claimed that Biermann's allegations were "defamatory and slander."

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Why Did Kim and Kroy Split Again?

One month after calling off their divorce, Kroy submitted a second filing — stating that their marriage was “irretrievably broken” again — per documents obtained by Us. In the August 2023 filing, the athlete requested full legal and physical custody of their four minor children, as well as alimony and child support. Kroy also wants exclusive use of their Atlanta-area home and is seeking that Kim be restrained from entering.

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