Drew Sidora Ordered to Vacate Home Amid Divorce and Custody Battle

Drew Sidora, a cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, has been ordered by a Georgia judge to vacate the marital home she shares with her estranged husband, Ralph Pittman. The ruling comes as part of a Second Temporary Order issued on April 10, 2026, amid a contentious divorce process that began in 2023.

The court has set a deadline of May 31, 2026, for Sidora to officially leave the residence. According to court documents, the decision to require her departure is based on the current financial circumstances of the parties.

Changes to Child Custody

Along with the housing mandate, the judge modified the physical custody arrangements for the couple’s children. Ralph Pittman has been granted interim primary physical custody of their two children, son Machai and daughter Aniya, during the school year.

The shift in primary physical custody follows claims presented to the court regarding excessive school absences for the children while they were in Sidora’s care. The ruling emphasizes that Georgia courts view school attendance as a primary indicator of parental fitness when determining the best interests of the child under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3.

Under the new temporary schedule, Sidora will have parenting time with the children on an alternating weekend basis starting in August 2026.

Despite the change in physical custody, the parents will continue to share joint legal custody. This arrangement ensures that both Sidora and Pittman remain involved in major decision-making processes for the children.

Residential and Financial Terms

The order also alters the living dynamics within the home. Pittman, who had reportedly been residing in the property’s basement throughout the separation, is now permitted broader access to the residence, including assisting the children with their school preparations.

Regarding the financial obligations of the home, the judge ruled that both Sidora and Pittman must continue to split the household expenses until Sidora vacates the property on May 31, 2026.

Context of the Divorce Proceedings

The legal battle between Sidora and Pittman has been marked by significant conflict since the divorce was first filed in 2023. At the onset of the proceedings, both parties submitted competing petitions, reflecting deep divisions over custody and other marital assets.

In previous court filings, Sidora accused Pittman of emotional abuse and infidelity. Pittman has not publicly responded to these specific allegations.

Sidora and Pittman married in 2014. In addition to Machai and Aniya, Sidora has an 11-year-old son, Josiah, from a previous relationship.

A representative for Sidora has stressed that the current ruling is not a final determination of the case.

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.

Representative for Drew Sidora

Legal analysts note that in Georgia, temporary orders can carry significant weight if they remain in place for six months or more, as courts may view the arrangement as the established status quo during final hearings. Representatives for Ralph Pittman have declined to comment on the latest ruling.