Todd Tucker and Kandi Burruss’ divorce particulars are rising, together with Todd’s declare that he signed their prenup throughout their Bravo wedding ceremony particular beneath strain, calling the legally binding contract’s enforceability into query.
Citing court docket paperwork, US Weekly studies that Todd filed a response to Kandi’s divorce petition on November 26, noting that whereas he signed their prenuptial settlement simply hours earlier than their April 4, 2014, wedding ceremony, he was “pressured” into signing it with out his attorneys current.
In accordance with Todd’s attorneys, the settlement “was offered to [Tucker], with out [Tucker] having counsel, despite the fact that [Burruss’] then counsel had communicated beforehand with [Tucker’s team] relating to a possible prenuptial settlement.”
“Regardless of that data, [Burruss’] counsel offered the ultimate settlement to [Tucker] for signature instantly earlier than the marriage ceremony, with none discover to or session with [Tucker’s team], who had been considerably engaged within the negotiation course of,” Tucker’s submitting alleged, in response to US. “These circumstances elevate substantial questions regarding the enforceability of mentioned doc.”
What Did Kandi & Todd’s Prenup Say?
As beforehand reported, the preliminary negotiation of the prenup was famously controversial, with Todd storming out of the marriage rehearsal over the authorized doc he deemed “some bullsh*t” earlier than signing it simply earlier than the marriage, giving up his rights to all alimony and group property.
RadarOnline reported in 2014 that essentially the most contentious clauses concerned Todd having to vacate Kandi’s house inside 30 days in the event that they cut up, and the stipulation that he would obtain nothing if Kandi died throughout their marriage.
Following the marriage, Kandi spoke out on her perception that superstar ladies ought to do no matter is required to financially shield themselves.
“I’m not paying spousal assist, oh no,” she acknowledged, in response to The Grio. “I’m seeing an excessive amount of occurring proper now. Halle Berry’s paying $20,000 a month in little one assist, after which poor Sherri [Shepherd], she had a pre-nup and now [her husband] is coming after her. They’ve solely been married a number of years. Are you kidding me?”
She additionally maintained that the issues she wished to guard had been these she had “going into the wedding,” that means: Bed room Kandi, my music, my shops, my properties, and various things that I had going into the wedding.”
Todd Is In search of Main Bodily Custody Of Their Youngsters
Us Weekly can be reporting that Todd is searching for major bodily custody of their son Ace, 7, and daughter Blaze, 4, whereas Kandi continues to journey to work.
“Her out-of-state work obligations will proceed to require her to be away from the kids for a minimum of the subsequent a number of months,” reads Tucker’s submitting as he requested major bodily custody, joint authorized custody, and last decision-making authority.
Regardless of searching for major bodily custody of their youngsters, US studies that he needs Kandi to take care of “substantial time and significant entry.”
Along with custody, Tucker’s counterclaim seeks equitable division of marital property, each actual and private, tangible and intangible, and doubtlessly alimony if the prenuptial settlement is discovered unenforceable.
All through the divorce submitting, attorneys for the producer additionally word that Todd needs to resolve the divorce amicably, and he praises her as a “loving and succesful dad or mum” of their youngsters.
Kandi first went public along with her divorce from Todd on Friday (Nov. 21) with PEOPLE, noting that the choice got here after “deep thought and quite a lot of prayer.”
“This can be a troublesome and emotional time, however my focus stays on defending my peace, being one of the best mom I will be, and co-parenting with love and respect,” she mentioned, including that she’s “moving into a brand new chapter pouring into my work, my household, and my very own development.” She additionally requested for “privateness, grace, and understanding” as their household adjusts.
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