Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kim Zolciak is facing a major setback in her ongoing custody battle with ex-husband Kroy Biermann.
According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, a Georgia judge has ordered that Kim will not be allowed to see the children she shares with Kroy until she completes court-mandated therapy sessions.
The ruling states that the children will remain with Kroy starting April 3, and Kim must complete four parent-focused therapy sessions before any visitation can resume. The earliest she could reunite with them is April 13.
The decision comes after Kroy recently filed for sole custody, alleging that Kim failed to attend required therapy sessions and had been out of the country for two weeks. He also claimed she had minimal contact with the children during that time.
In his filing, Kroy pointed to an incident where one of the children was bitten by a dog during a visit with Kim, arguing that the current custody arrangement should be changed immediately.
Zolciak, however, is strongly denying the allegations.
“These accusations are completely false and nothing more than a deliberate attempt by Kroy to defame my character,” she said.
She also defended her time away, explaining, “I spent five weeks away working on two TV shows to support my family and make sure my children are cared for — something I will never apologize for.”
Kim continued, “I refuse to be bullied or have lies twisted into a narrative about who I am. I will not stay silent, the truth is on my side, and it will come to light — no matter how hard anyone tries to bury it.”
With both sides making serious claims and a judge stepping in with strict conditions, the custody battle between Kim and Kroy is escalating — and far from over.