In the latest development in the high-profile and contentious divorce between Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kim Zolciak and her estranged husband, former NFL player Kroy Biermann, a Georgia judge has ordered a temporary change in custody arrangements for their four minor children.

According to court documents, Zolciak, 47, must complete four sessions of parent therapy before regaining physical custody. Until then, the children — Kroy Jagger “KJ” Jr. (14), Kash Kade (13), and 12-year-old twins Kaia Rose and Kane Ren — are to remain in Biermann’s physical custody.

Kim Zolciak Divorce Battle Leads To Loss of Custody

The order took effect after school on Friday, April 3, 2026, with the earliest possible resumption of Zolciak’s parenting time set for April 13, 2026, once the therapy requirement is met.

Background of the Custody Dispute

The couple, who share four children together, has been embroiled in a messy divorce for several years, marked by financial troubles, public disputes, and repeated legal filings.

In late March 2026, Biermann, 40, filed for sole custody and decision-making authority, alleging that Zolciak had been “wholly unavailable” to the children. He claimed she missed parenting time, therapy sessions, and had even been out of the country for extended periods.

The temporary order stems from an agreement signed by both parties at the end of January 2026, which required each parent to participate in counseling sessions — two per month for the first two months, then one per month thereafter — as part of their parenting plan.

Zolciak later addressed the situation directly on her Instagram Stories, pushing back against headlines suggesting she had permanently “lost custody.” She clarified that she had signed a temporary custody order and emphasized there had been “no modification to the custody arrangement outside the agreed-upon temporary order.”

“I signed a temporary custody order at the end of January,” she wrote. “The order clearly states that both the mother and father are to participate in two counseling sessions per month for two months, followed by one session per month thereafter.”

She noted that work obligations in February and March made it difficult to attend the required sessions but stated her counseling was scheduled and would be completed soon.

At the time, she also mentioned having some of the children with her recently, while Kroy had them for spring break under the existing plan.

Court Ruling and Next Steps

A Cobb County Superior Court judge approved the temporary parenting plan, stipulating that the children would stay with Biermann until Zolciak completes the four parent therapy sessions. Once fulfilled, the parties are expected to resume the previously court-ordered parenting plan, which remains in effect unless further modified by the court.22

Zolciak has maintained that she has not lost custody overall and that the arrangement is temporary and consensual in nature, tied specifically to completing the therapy. Biermann, meanwhile, has continued to seek primary (or sole) custody on a more permanent basis, citing concerns about Zolciak’s availability and adherence to the parenting plan.

Ongoing Divorce Drama

The custody battle is just one chapter in what has been a prolonged and public split.

The pair’s divorce has involved significant financial issues, including reported debts, property disputes, and multiple court appearances. Both have previously filed for divorce and reconciled at times, but the proceedings appear to have intensified in recent months.

As of early April 2026, the situation remained fluid. Zolciak indicated she planned to resume her parenting time once the children returned from spring break and her therapy sessions were done. The court’s emphasis on parent therapy appears aimed at improving co-parenting dynamics amid the acrimony.

This case highlights the challenges many high-profile couples face when separating, where child custody decisions often hinge on compliance with court-ordered counseling, demonstrated stability, and the best interests of the children. Updates are expected as Zolciak completes the required sessions and the broader divorce proceedings continue.

Note: Divorce and custody matters can evolve rapidly. The information reflects reports available as of early April 2026.