Kim Zolciak loses primary custody of kids for second time after Kroy Biermann’s ‘neglect’ allegations
Kim Zolciak has temporarily lost primary custody of her four minor children following an emergency motion filed by her ex-husband Kroy Biermann, who alleged neglect and harmful behavior. A judge granted Biermann final decision-making authority on key matters while maintaining joint legal custody, with a full hearing scheduled for May 21, 2026. Zolciak maintains the ruling is temporary and awaits the court date to present her side, while her attorney has dismissed Biermann’s claims as unfounded.
- ▪Kroy Biermann filed an emergency motion on April 22, 2026, seeking permanent custody of the couple's four minor children.
- ▪A judge granted temporary custody to Biermann, limiting Zolciak's parenting time to every other weekend.
- ▪Zolciak and Biermann have been divorcing since May 2023 and share four children: Kroy Jr., Kash, Kaia, and Kane.
- ▪Biermann accused Zolciak of prioritizing her image and career over the children’s best interests, constituting neglect.
- ▪Zolciak’s attorney called the allegations 'unwarranted' and stated they will defend her in court.
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Parents Kim Zolciak loses primary custody of kids for second time after Kroy Biermann’s ‘neglect’ allegations By Connor Surmonte Published May 1, 2026, 11:58 a.m. ET Kim Zolciak has once again lost custody of her kids – this time following ex Kroy Biermann’s allegations she has “neglected” their four minor children. A judge temporarily stripped the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum of primary custody after Biermann filed an emergency motion on the matter last week, according to TMZ. The outlet reported that Zolciak, 47, will now have limited parenting time with her minor children every other weekend. 8 Kim Zolciak (pictured here in March 2018) has reportedly lost custody of her kids temporarily.
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