'rhoa' star, drew sidora, filed for divorce one hour before husband ralph pittman

by JEROSLYN JOVONN March 2, 2023 ------------------------- Drew Sidora and Ralph Pittman were apparently on a mad dash to the Atlanta courthouse to see who could file for divorce first!

Reports first surfaced about Pittman’s divorce filing in Gwinnett County Superior Court on Monday, _People_ reported. But records showed Sidora had already beat her husband to the punch and

filed for divorce 61 minutes earlier. The former couple had different dates listed as the official date of separation, with Pittman citing Feb. 19 as the day of the split and Sidora claiming

they have been separated since Feb. 23. _The Real Housewives of Atlanta_ had documented the couple’s marital woes, including Sidora’s concerns about Pittman taking trips to Miami without

her knowledge, and hiring an attractive female assistant. [embedded content] The Bravo stars released separate statements confirming the split after eight years of marriage and three

children. > “Unfortunately we have made the difficult decision to move on to > our next chapters, independent of each other,” Pittman said. “Drew and I have decided to file for

divorce. We have three amazing young children, and their mindset and growth is what is most important. As we navigate this difficult time, I ask that you please respect our privacy.” Sidora

noted how hard she worked to make her marriage work before acknowledging the “agonizing” decision to dissolve the relationship. > “After eight years of wholeheartedly fighting for my 

marriage, I > have made the agonizing decision to release my husband with love,” > she said. “Although Ralph and I have decided to move forward separately, the hope is to remain

friends so that we can co-parent responsibly. In spite of our very public life, I am asking for privacy during this difficult time as my children and I learn how to navigate through our new

beginnings.” In the _White Chicks_ star’s amended divorcing filing, she accused Pittman of being a “serial cheater and adulterer” who abused her mentally, and financially, and even got

“physically aggressive” with her. Sidora’s and Pittman’s filings say “there is no chance or hope of reconciliation” between the former spouses. The _Step Up_ actress is seeking joint legal

custody of their three children, but temporary and permanent primary physical custody. Pittman requested joint legal and physical custody of their children, son, Machai, 8; and daughter,

Aniya, 5. Sidora also has an 11-year-old son, Josiah, from a previous relationship. Conversations about Pittman adopting Josiah were a topic of conversation on _RHOA_, among other

questionable activities from Sidora’s husband.