Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann’s Divorce Is Messy: Timeline of Their Split Drama

May 5, 2023

Kroy filed for divorce from Kim on May 5 and listed April 30 as the date of separation, In Touch confirmed at the time. He stated that their marriage was “irretrievably broken” and asked for “the temporary and permanent sole legal and sole physical custody” of their minor children in his filing.

May 7, 2023

Two days after Kroy filed for divorce, Kim countered by filing paperwork for a contested divorce on May 7. Both of their filings were entered electronically into the Fulton County Superior Court system on May 8.

Similar to Kroy, ​Kim stated that their marriage was “irretrievably broken,” according to legal documents obtained by In Touch.

July 7, 2023

After the former couple made several harsh claims about each other – including Kroy’s accusation that Kim has a gambling problem – the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum filed documents on July 7 asking a judge to dismiss “her complaint for divorce without prejudice,” according to court documents viewed by In Touch at the time.

August 24, 2023

Just over one month after they reconciled, Kroy filed for divorce for a second time on August 24. After stating that their marriage was “irretrievably broken,” the Montana native requested sole legal and physical custody of their four youngest kids, child support and alimony. Additionally, Kroy asked to have exclusive use of the home he and Kim shared during their marriage.

September 25, 2023

The mother of six filed paperwork asking the judge to dismiss Kroy’s divorce filing on September 25. Kim claimed the divorce should not move forward because they are still having sex, adding that they were intimate as recently as September 7. Not only did Kim state that their sex life was enough to remain married, but she also argued that their marriage can’t be “irretrievably broken” because they still live in the same house.

However, Kroy said he “has no desire to reconcile” in his response to Kim’s filing, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly.

September 27, 2023

Kim and Kroy were expected to appear in Fulton County Superior Court via Zoom to discuss their divorce on September 27, In Touch confirmed per the court. However, Kim was noticeably absent from the meeting.

Kim’s lawyer, David Beaudry, explained to Judge Shermela J. Williams that she was missing because she was on a flight back from Colombia, where she was filming the MTV reality series The Surreal Life, according to Entertainment Tonight.

In light of Kim’s absence, the judge informed both parties she would reset the hearing and all parties will be expected to appear in person in her courtroom.

October 16, 2023

The duo listed their Alpharetta, Georgia, mansion for sale in October, In Touch confirmed on October 16.

The property features seven bedrooms and nine and a half bathrooms. It sits on nearly two acres outside of Atlanta, while the listing explains that “no detail was overlooked during the building and customization of this home.”

October 16, 2023

Kim asked to be granted primary physical custody of her four minor kids in court documents filed on October 16, which were viewed by In Touch. She is also seeking joint legal custody of the children.

In the filing, Kim argued she should be granted custody because she is “a loving, fit and proper parent.” Additionally, she stated that she’s seeking “temporary and permanent child support” from Kroy.

Still, days later, Kroy was by Kim’s side when she got vaginal rejuvenation surgery in Los Angeles.

The mother of six also noted that she is “dependent” upon Kroy for “support and maintenance” of her current lifestyle and asked him to pay “temporary and permanent alimony,” as well as her legal fees.

November 11, 2023

Amid their divorce drama, Kim and Kroy seemingly celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary together. The two got dinner together at Mezza Luna in Smyrna, Georgia, which Kim documented on her Instagram Story. They also attended Morgan Wallen’s Atlanta concert that evening.

November 20, 2023

Kim and Kroy’s drama re-entered the spotlight on December 13, as police body cam footage from a November 20 brawl hit the headlines. Kroy was captured oncamera claiming that Kim has been “f–king other men” during their marital woes, while the RHOA star told authorities that she just wants “to get divorced.”

“I just want it to be over. He wouldn’t let me leave this morning. He jumped in front of my car, he’s blocking me from leaving,” she said. Authorities believe that one of the estranged couple’s children called 911 amid their violent fight.