'RHOA' alum Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker settle divorce after contentious custody battle

The exes have reached a settlement agreement after announcing their divorce in November 2025.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:20pm

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Reality TV stars Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker have reached a settlement agreement in their divorce, which was filed in November 2025 after 10 years of marriage. The exes had been engaged in a contentious custody battle over their two children, Ace and Blaze, but have now come to a final deal on child custody and support. The settlement agreement must be submitted to the court within a week.

Why it matters

Burruss and Tucker's divorce has been closely watched by fans of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta', where Burruss was a longtime cast member. The custody battle had become increasingly contentious, raising questions about the couple's prenuptial agreement and Burruss' work obligations. The settlement represents a resolution to the high-profile split.

The details

According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Burruss, 49, and Tucker, 52, filed paperwork on March 11, 2026 declaring that they had reached a final settlement agreement in their divorce. The agreement will include details on child custody and support, though the specific terms were not disclosed. The exes have one week to submit the full agreement to the court.

  • Burruss and Tucker announced their divorce in November 2025 after 10 years of marriage.
  • The custody battle began in December 2025 when Tucker petitioned the court for sole custody of their two children.
  • Burruss originally requested joint custody but later changed her request to sole custody after Tucker's filing.
  • The settlement agreement was reached on March 11, 2026.

The players

Kandi Burruss

A former cast member of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' who was married to Todd Tucker for 10 years before filing for divorce in November 2025.

Todd Tucker

Kandi Burruss' ex-husband, who petitioned the court for sole custody of their two children in December 2025 after Burruss filed for divorce.

Ace

The 9-year-old son of Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker.

Blaze

The 6-year-old daughter of Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker.

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What they’re saying

“After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I've made the decision to move forward with a divorce.”

— Kandi Burruss

What’s next

The judge will review the final settlement agreement submitted by Burruss and Tucker within the next week.

The takeaway

Burruss and Tucker's high-profile divorce highlights the challenges celebrity couples can face, even after many years of marriage. Their ability to reach a settlement agreement on child custody and support is a positive step, though the details of the arrangement remain private.