RHOA’s Drew Sidora Breaks Down as Ralph Pittman Divorce Files Go Public
Okay, but like—why are we even airing this in prime time? RHOA’s Drew Sidora got unexpectedly emotional when a Georgia judge unsealed her ex Ralph Pittman’s divorce documents earlier this month. According to court filings obtained by People Magazine and Radar Online, the 2022 split agreement (filed November 2022) included detailed custody arrangements, spousal support terms, and a breakdown of their shared assets. Sidora, spotted wiping away tears in the Fulton County courthouse hallway, described it as “like a nightmare” during a brief on‑the‑record exchange with E! News.
Let’s unpack what we actually know without overhyping it. The newly unsealed papers reveal that Drew initially sought primary custody of their minor child and requested $6,500 per month in child support. Pittman countered, asking for joint custody and no spousal maintenance, claiming his income dropped significantly post-RHOA fame. The docs also list their joint real estate portfolio—two Atlanta-area properties valued at roughly $1.2 million combined—and Drew’s personal earnings from Bravo, which she pegged at $450,000 last year. Entertainment Tonight notes that these numbers have fueled industry gossip about whether Bravo’s compensation and subsequent tax liabilities played a role in Pittman’s financial pushback.
What feels most personal are the exhibits: Pittman’s text message logs and bank statements, plus a trove of emails between the two discussing therapy sessions and co‑parenting schedules. TMZ reports that some emails suggest Drew was preparing to resume full‑time acting work, prompting Pittman to question “how that impacts our kid.” Sidora’s tearful reaction—captured on video by courthouse scribes and shared by Page Six—seems rooted more in the public exposure of private heartbreak than in the fine print itself.
Sources agree this isn’t just tabloid fodder. Legal experts interviewed by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution point out that unsealing divorce records is rare, typically reserved for cases that touch on broader public interest—raising questions about whether Pittman or Drew’s reality‑TV status influenced the decision. Their settlement hearing is set for late July, with a final judgment expected shortly after.
So there you have it: tears, spreadsheets, and a reminder that splitting up on camera can follow you into real life. Expect more twists when Pittman’s attorney files a motion to reseal sensitive financials next week. Anyway, keep your receipts.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Radar Online, Entertainment Tonight, TMZ
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