The divorce between Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker has been a major topic for months, but new details continue to come out. The former couple, who were married for 11 years, officially ended their marriage in March 2026. Recently, Burruss shared the reason behind why Tucker decided to make their divorce filings public, offering a side to the story that fans did not expect.
Burruss, known for her time on The Real Housewives of Atlanta and as a Grammy-winning songwriter, explained her ex-husband’s thinking during a candid conversation on the Loren LoRosa podcast. The news has been making rounds across entertainment sites, and fans are now getting a clearer picture of what went on behind closed doors.
Kandi Explains the Decision to Make the Divorce Public
During her appearance on the podcast, Kandi Burruss addressed the question that many people had been asking: Why did Todd Tucker and his legal team want the divorce details to be open to the public? Burruss admitted that even she was confused at first. But after talking with Tucker, she understood where he was coming from.
Burruss shared that Tucker wanted everything to be clear because he did not want people to think he was trying to take advantage of her financially. She said:
“He wanted it to be clear like he wasn’t trying to take me for everything I had or something like that, you know what I mean. Because I think, you know, obviously that is the narrative, you know, always, you know, people always want to like as far even when our relationship, the whole time we have been together, it’s like that’s the narrative.”
She explained that Tucker’s legal team never brought up a prenuptial agreement with her. When everything was finally settled, Tucker wanted to be very clear about his part. Burruss noted that he did not try to take much, pointing out that the public narrative was not accurate to the reality of the situation.
The Details of the Divorce Settlement
The divorce became final in March 2026, with the settlement agreement filed in Fulton County Superior Court in Georgia. According to court documents, the settlement included specific terms regarding custody and finances.
Joint Custody Agreement: Burruss and Tucker agreed to share joint legal and physical custody of their two children, Ace, 10, and Blaze, 6. Neither party will receive child support or spousal support. Both parents are required to keep communication open and make decisions together about the children’s health and education.
Financial Terms: The settlement states that Burruss will pay Tucker a lump sum of $426,000. The couple also agreed to sell a food truck they owned together. Regarding their cars, Burruss kept a 2022 Bentley SUV, Cadillac Escalade, Ford F-250, Porsche Cayenne SUV, and a 1963 Chevrolet Camaro. Tucker kept a 2020 Mercedes G-Wagon, 2020 Porsche 911, 2023 Range Rover, 1973 Ford Bronco, 1963 Lincoln, and a Ford Transit Van.
Living Arrangements: Tucker agreed to leave Burruss’ guest home within 15 days after the parenting agreement was signed. This came after earlier disagreements where Burruss had claimed Tucker was living in her guest house without paying rent.
Clearing Up Rumors About the Prenup
Earlier in the divorce process, there were rumors that Todd Tucker was trying to contest their prenuptial agreement. Some reports claimed he felt he was pressured into signing it. But Burruss shut those rumors down during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in February 2026.
She explained that Tucker never actually contested the prenup. Instead, it was the court and their lawyers who pushed them to come to terms on the agreement. She made it clear that the rumors about a fight over the prenup were simply not true.
When the Marriage Ended
The public announcement of the split came in November 2025, but Burruss later shared that the marriage had actually ended earlier. During her Watch What Happens Live appearance, she revealed that the decision to split happened in July 2025.
Cohen asked if there was a specific moment that led to the breakup. Burruss confirmed there was “a specific situation” but chose not to share the details on the show. She simply joked that she was not going to talk about it on television.
Reports from December 2025 suggested that Burruss had found out Tucker was talking to other women behind her back before the split. Sources told media outlets that Burruss was unaware of this behavior and was not happy when she learned about it.
Coparenting and Moving Forward
Despite the ups and downs of the divorce process, Burruss has repeatedly emphasized that she and Tucker are focused on their children. In interviews, she has talked about the importance of keeping things respectful for the sake of the family.
During an appearance on Sherri in March 2026, Burruss said:
“We Taurus, so we together, you know, I can be together at this time, you know, like I always do and just, you know, try to hope that we can work everything out and be cool.”
She explained that because they have children, they have to find a way to get along. Burruss said she was trying to keep things from getting too disrespectful and wanted to make sure they could be respectful with each other.
On Watch What Happens Live, she shared that she and Tucker were still showing up together for their kids. She mentioned they sat next to each other at their son’s basketball game. She said:
“For the most part, even if we argue, we still try to be nice to each other.”
She added that once the divorce was finalized, she believed they would be able to coparent well because their main goal was making sure their children were happy and did not have to deal with the drama.
Setting the Record Straight on Settlement Rumors
Even after the divorce was finalized, rumors continued to spread. In March 2026, there were reports claiming Tucker was walking away with $2 million and full custody of the children. Burruss quickly addressed those rumors on social media.
She took to Threads and told people to stop believing everything they saw online. She said:
“The stuff people be making up about my divorce settlement is crazy. I’m like who be coming up with this stuff?!”
The actual settlement, as confirmed by court documents, showed a much different story. The $426,000 lump sum was the main financial agreement, with joint custody in place for the children.
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A Timeline of the Divorce
The couple first met in 2011 while filming season four of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Tucker was working as a producer on the show at the time. They announced their engagement in January 2013 and got married in April 2014.
Burruss filed for divorce in November 2025, releasing a statement at the time:
“After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move forward with a divorce. This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains on protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect.”
In the months that followed, there were disagreements over custody and living arrangements. Tucker had initially asked for primary custody, claiming Burruss was spending a lot of time working in New York. Burruss responded by saying Tucker was not the primary caregiver and was living in her guest house without contributing.
The settlement was reached on March 11, 2026, with the final paperwork submitted shortly after. The divorce was officially finalized later that month.
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