Kandi Burruss has recently filed an amended court motion in her ongoing divorce case against Todd Tucker, outlining significant claims regarding unpaid child-related expenses. In her filing, Kandi asserts that she has borne the costs for school tuition, extracurricular activities, and caregiver services while also balancing her commitments on Broadway.
According to the legal documents, Kandi accuses Todd of neglecting his financial responsibilities concerning their children’s education. She specifically mentions that he has not contributed to private school tuition or expenses related to uniforms, textbooks, enrollment fees, and school supplies for their two children. Kandi reveals that she covers all costs for various extracurricular activities, which include Jiu-jitsu, chess club, basketball, and tutoring sessions in Mandarin and English, as well as dance classes.
Adding to the complexity of their situation, Kandi disputes Todd’s assertion of being the primary caregiver, stating that he has resided in a guest house on her property and has not contributed to household expenses such as utilities and lawn care. While Kandi has been engaged in her Broadway work since November 2025 and will continue until March 2026, she frequently flies home to be with her children and has hired a full-time caregiver. She notes that Todd has also not shared in the costs associated with the caregiver, who is responsible for meal preparation, homework assistance, and daily routines.
In her motion, Kandi refers to Todd’s leisure travels to places like the Bahamas and Breckenridge, Colorado, indicating that despite these trips, he has failed to provide child support or cover regular expenses for the children since she filed for divorce. Furthermore, Kandi addressed issues surrounding holiday travel expenses, emphasizing that she alone paid for flights and travel arrangements for their children and the caregiver to New York.
Kandi has requested the court to mandate Todd to share children-related expenses equally and to establish a temporary parenting plan that outlines custody during regular periods, holidays, and school breaks. While she acknowledges that Todd is a good father, she insists that court intervention is essential to affirm consistent financial backing and establish structured parenting arrangements during the divorce proceedings.
In response, Todd has filed his counterclaims asserting that he has been the primary caregiver for their children while Kandi is in New York. He states that he has managed daily routines in conjunction with the nanny, emphasizing his presence and involvement at home. Todd disputes Kandi’s claims regarding his lack of contribution to birthday festivities, stating he was not consulted about planning and was merely invited as a guest. He also claims that Kandi unilaterally moved his belongings after their separation and ceased using their joint account for household expenses, creating confusion regarding their financial roles.
Todd seeks a court designation as the temporary primary custodial parent during the ongoing proceedings and requests a temporary custody arrangement that grants him primary physical custody and decision-making authority. He intends to challenge Kandi’s claims and hopes for the court to recalibrate child support obligations based on their respective incomes and parenting schedules.
This ongoing legal situation highlights the complexities often seen in divorce proceedings, particularly regarding financial responsibilities and child custody arrangements. As both parties seek the court’s guidance, the outcome will play a pivotal role in shaping their future co-parenting relationship.