The former couple offers sharply different accounts of parenting roles, finances, and holiday travel in new court filings.
New court filings in Kandi Burrus‘ Divorce from Todd Tucker show that Kandi and Todd are offering sharply different accounts of how parenting responsibilities and financial support have been handled since their separation.
In documents obtained by Urban Belle, Kandi recently asked a Fulton County judge to step in and set temporary rules for parenting time and child support while the divorce moves forward. In her filing, she says she has been carrying the children’s day-to-day expenses on her own. Additionally, she argues that Todd has not been consistently involved in hands-on parenting. She also asks the court to establish a clear schedule covering regular parenting time, holidays, and school breaks. This is to prevent future disputes.
According to Kandi, disagreements escalated during the Christmas holiday after she made plans for the children to travel to New York. She states that Todd attempted to block the trip despite being given advance notice. She had already paid for travel as well. As a result, she says court involvement is necessary to ensure she can exercise parenting time without interference.
Todd Tucker disputes those claims and says he has served as the children’s primary caregiver.
Todd’s response tells a very different story. He says that he has been the children’s primary caregiver for an extended period, particularly while Kandi has been working out of state. In his filing, Todd claims he has handled the children’s daily routines, schooling, and supervision. He also denies that he has restricted Kandi’s access to them.
Todd also disputes the holiday travel claim, stating that he personally transported the children to New York so Kandi could spend Christmas with them. He argues that conflicts arose because Kandi made travel and scheduling decisions without first consulting him. Todd insists it was not because he was trying to prevent parenting time.
On the issue of money, Kandi says Todd has failed to contribute to the children’s ongoing expenses, including childcare, education-related costs, medical needs, and travel. Todd acknowledges that the children have regular expenses but denies abandoning financial responsibility. He says the parties divided costs by agreement. Additionally, they own multiple properties together.
Both sides agree that a temporary parenting order may be needed if they cannot resolve things privately. Todd has asked the court to name him the temporary primary custodial parent. In contrast, Kandi is seeking a structured schedule and temporary child support. The court has not yet ruled, and the matter is expected to be addressed at an upcoming status conference or temporary hearing.
