Kim Zolciak’s decision to divorce her husband Kroy Biermann shocked the world this week – but no one was more shocked by the news than her 26-year-old daughter Brielle, who was blindsided by her parents’ divorce, DailyMail.com reported. learned.
The 44-year-old former reality star officially filed for divorce from her husband of 11 years, stating in court documents that her once fairytale marriage was “irretrievably broken with no hope of reconciliation.”
Now, an insider with exclusive knowledge of the situation has revealed the cause of that “breakup,” telling DailyMail.com that the breakup of the couple’s relationship all started with their financial problems — which Kim “blamed” Kroy for. , despite allowing him to take control of much of their finances for “years”.
“Kroy went above and beyond for Kim,” the source explains. “He was her manager, her assistant, and her husband. She leaned on him for so many years and relied on him for everything. She also took him for granted and blamed him when their financial situation went to shit.”
Kim Zolciak blamed her husband Kroy Biermann (seen in 2017) for their financial troubles, a source has revealed – despite relying on him for everything for years
Kim, 44, dazzled her family with her secret divorce plans – her daughter Brielle, 26, who was adopted by Kroy as a minor, was particularly devastated
It was recently reported that Kim and Kroy (seen with their recently purchased sports car) owe the IRS $1.1 million in taxes
In the wake of the divorce announcement, it was alleged that Kim and Kroy owe $1.1 million in unpaid taxes, a debt that has piled up after they reportedly failed to pay the IRS in 2013, 2017 and 2018.
The couple’s money troubles are said to have led to their lavish Georgia mansion possibly being sold in February – at which point their “struggle really heated up,” the insider added, noting that the bitter financial squabbles between the two ” haven’t stopped since.” ‘.
To make matters worse, Kim kept her plans to separate the former NFL star from her entire family, including the four children she shares with Kroy – KJ, 11, Kash, 10, twins Kaia and Kane, nine, as well as Kim’s two famous daughters – Brielle, 26, and Ariana, 21 – who were adopted by Kroy as minors.
Brielle, who became especially close to Kroy during his marriage to Kim, is devastated by news of her parents’ divorce, which the source revealed she only learned about shortly before her adoptive father did.
“Brielle learned shortly before Kroy found out that her mother was divorcing Kroy,” the insider said.
While she’s not totally shocked by it, she’s taking the news pretty hard because she feels like there could have been open communication within their family.
“Instead, Kim just did this without thinking about the consequences for anyone else.
Brielle loves both her parents and she’s just doing her best to keep it together and be there for her younger siblings.”
“Brielle is taking the news pretty hard,” the insider said, adding that the 26-year-old (seen on her mom’s wedding day) feels like her mom didn’t think about her feelings before going through with the divorce
The insider says Kim (seen with Kroy, Brielle, Arianna and their other children KJ, 11, Kash, 10, twins Kaia and Kane, nine) didn’t think about the effect her decision would have on others
Kroy and Kim’s divorce has reportedly already taken an ugly turn, with both fighting for sole custody of their children, while Kroy is reportedly determined to keep their $2.5 million mansion.
DailyMail.com has reached out to spokespersons for Kim, Kroy and Brielle for comment.
Kim and Kroy’s divorce has already dragged their children into what appears to be an ugly legal battle between the two – with TMZ reporting that the couple are both fighting for sole legal custody of their children, while the ex-NFL player is determined to try and retain ownership of their $2.5 million home.
It was also reported that Kroy has asked Kim to move out of the house immediately – after it was revealed that they are both currently living together as they go through their divorce proceedings.
In February, TMZ broke the news that Kim and Kroy’s Alpharetta mansion, which was featured on RHOA and their own reality show, Don’t Be Tardy, was seized.
Kim said at the time that it was all one big “misunderstanding.”
The house is on the 18th hole of the Manor Golf & Country club. It was scheduled to be auctioned at the Fulton County Courthouse in March.
Kim’s daughters Brielle and Arianna denied the execution and have posted videos on their social media inside the house showing that the house is still in their possession.
While their massive financial problems were a catalyst for Kim to pull the plug, People revealed that this was not the only reason and that the split was “long overdue”.
Speaking to a well-connected source close to the Kim, the outlet insisted that there’s “no cheating on either side. The money has a lot to do with the split, but there were other factors.”
As fans of the famous Southern family know, Kroy has often been accused of not having a real job.
Aside from the millions Kroy made as an NFL player over 12 years, he also definitely raked in some serious cash starring in the family’s highly popular reality shows.
Kroy would be blindsided and devastated by Kim’s decision to walk away from him after ten years together.
After receiving the divorce papers, he changed his Instagram biography to “my ring meant something,” which clearly casts shadow on his soon-to-be ex-wife. Their split is reportedly not amicable.
His bio read earlier,’Husband. Father of six perfect munchkins. Athlete. You can google me and see I wasn’t late for that party.’
Last year, the couple celebrated their 11th anniversary and opened up about their long-lasting marriage in an interview E! News.
“If you ask for a secret, lots of sex,” Kim had humorously told the publication, adding, “I think one of the biggest secrets is also communication.”