Drew Sidora, a cast member of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” has been ordered by a court to vacate the Georgia residence she shares with her estranged husband, Ralph Pittman. The ruling comes amid a contentious legal battle involving child custody and the division of marital assets, marking a significant shift in the living arrangements for the family.
According to court documents, Drew Sidora must move out of the marital home by May 31. The judge determined that due to the current financial circumstances of the parties, the couple will continue to split the home’s expenses until the date of her departure. This order follows a period of instability where it was previously reported that Pittman had been residing in the basement of the home.
The legal proceedings have as well resulted in a shift in the care of their children. While the parents will share joint legal custody, Ralph Pittman has been awarded primary physical custody of the children during the school year. This decision was reportedly influenced by claims that the children had excessive absences from school while in Sidora’s custody, despite her previously holding primary custody.
Custody Arrangements and Parenting Time
The court’s ruling on physical custody establishes a specific schedule for the children’s residency. Under the new order, Drew Sidora will have parenting time on alternating weekends, with this schedule set to initiate in August. To facilitate the children’s daily routines, the court has permitted Ralph Pittman—who has been living in the basement—to go upstairs in the home specifically to prepare the children for school.
These developments are part of a larger, ongoing legal conflict that began in March 2023, when Sidora and Pittman filed dueling divorce petitions according to court records. The dissolution of the marriage has been characterized by severe allegations from both sides.
Sidora has previously alleged that she sought to exit the marriage due to “continued blatant disrespect and mental abuse,” and she further accused Pittman of infidelity. While she initially sought primary custody of their two children, Pittman requested joint custody in his own filings.
Legal Status and Response from Sidora
Despite the recent orders regarding the home and physical custody, the divorce between Drew Sidora and Ralph Pittman has yet to be finalized. The current rulings are categorized as temporary measures rather than final judgments.
A representative for Drew Sidora has addressed the court’s decision, stating, “This matter is still being actively litigated, and is in the middle of the final trial. The Second Temporary Order is, in fact, temporary, and does not reflect the final outcome of the case.” When contacted for a response, Ralph Pittman’s legal team declined to comment.
Timeline of Marital Conflict
| Date/Period | Event |
|---|---|
| March 2023 | Dueling divorce petitions filed by both parties. |
| November 2025 | Sidora claims at BravoCon that Pittman is living in the basement of the marital home. |
| April 2026 | Court orders Sidora to vacate the Georgia home and awards primary physical custody to Pittman. |
| May 31, 2026 | Deadline for Drew Sidora to move out of the marital residence. |
| August 2026 | Scheduled start of Sidora’s alternating weekend parenting time. |
The impact of this ruling is significant for the family’s daily operations, as it transitions the children’s primary residence to their father during the academic year and removes the mother from the shared household. The financial obligation to split expenses remains in place only until the May 31 deadline.
The next phase of the legal process will be the final trial, which will determine the permanent division of assets, final custody arrangements, and the formal conclusion of the marriage.
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