Kroy Biermann Seeks Primary Custody, Accuses Kim Zolciak of “Lack of Structure” in Parenting
By Zoe Bennett. The facts matter. Here’s what we know so far.
In a loaded court filing filed in Georgia on August 2025, former NFL linebacker Kroy Biermann asks a judge to designate his home as the primary residence for the four children he shares with reality star Kim Zolciak, arguing the current split custody arrangement fragments the siblings’ lives and harms their wellbeing. The filing, made public after Biermann’s legal team left it unsealed, accuses Zolciak of providing an environment that “lacks structure and accountability” and of regularly leaving the children unattended or in the care of third parties for extended periods.
Kroy’s motion describes a parenting plan under which the two older boys rotate between parents together, and the younger twins—a girl and a boy—rotate together weekly. Biermann contends that this arrangement effectively creates four separate household routines, which he says is detrimental to the children’s emotional health and academic performance. According to the filing, three of the children are underperforming at school, and Biermann claims Zolciak sometimes picks them up early on a whim, showing “next to no familiarity with the children’s needs.” He further alleges emotional and psychological abuse and manipulative behavior toward the kids.
Kim Zolciak’s camp pushed back immediately. A representative provided a statement asserting the filing’s allegations are “completely false, misleading, and deeply hurtful,” and called Biermann’s move a publicity stunt. The rep stressed that Zolciak has been the children’s primary emotional anchor, engaged in their schooling, therapy, and activities, and that she files documents under seal to protect the kids’ privacy—an argument offered to contrast Biermann’s unsealed filing, which the rep says risks exposing the children to bullying or public humiliation at school.
This custody dispute escalates a longer, public unraveling between the former couple, who have been involved in contentious proceedings and media scrutiny since their separation. Earlier this summer, the parents agreed to send their daughter Kaia Rose to Montana to spend time with Kroy’s family after what Biermann described as a fractured relationship between Kaia and her mother. That move, noted in court papers, now factors into Kroy’s broader claim that the children would benefit from a single, stable household rather than weekly swaps.
Legal observers say primary custody motions often hinge on detailed proofs such as school records, witness declarations, therapy notes, and documented schedules showing parental involvement. Biermann’s filing points to the children’s academic struggles and inconsistent routines as part of that evidentiary push. Zolciak’s team argues the opposite—stressing continuity, emotional support, and sealed filings intended to safeguard privacy. Both messaging strategies reveal a two-front approach: legal positioning inside the courtroom and narrative control in public.
What to watch next: the court’s docket entries for responses, any subsequent sealed or unsealed filings from Zolciak’s attorneys, and whether either party requests custody evaluations or submits school and therapy records to support their positions. Custody judges typically consider the children’s best interests, stability, and parental fitness, and the addition of allegations of emotional abuse will likely prompt closer scrutiny and possibly third-party evaluations.
From a practical standpoint, if Biermann secures primary physical custody, it would reshape daily logistics like school enrollment, extracurricular schedules, and medical and therapeutic oversight. If the court leans toward preserving the joint schedule, both parents will need to demonstrate coordinated routines and clearer communication to address the concerns raised.
This is an evolving legal dispute centered on children’s welfare, not celebrity spectacle. Expect filings, sealed records, and expert reports to follow as both sides try to prove whose home offers more consistent structure and support for the kids. Stay tuned for the next court update.
That wraps up today’s analysis; more updates will follow as details emerge.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Kim Zolciak representative statement
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