Kim Plath, known for her appearance on Welcome to Plathville, has officially filed for divorce from her husband Barry Plath, surprising many fans who assumed the divorce had already taken place. The TLC star is seeking custody of three of their children and requesting child support from Barry. Here’s an update on the situation.
Kim Plath actually left Barry Plath over two years ago, which came as a shock to Welcome to Plathville fans. She started sleeping on the couch and spent time away from her husband, exploring her own interests and going through a midlife crisis. This happened after they moved off the farm and into town.
In 2022, Kim revealed that things were changing, but Barry was resistant to adapt. As a result, she decided to leave, leaving him to take care of their children. Fans later learned that she became involved with Ken Palmer and moved to Florida to be with him. Ken even made an appearance on the TLC show. Over the weekend, it was revealed that Kim had finally filed for divorce.
The news of Kim Plath’s divorce filing was shared on Instagram, with the outlet reporting that she filed on Wednesday after being separated from Barry for over two years. Kim is seeking permanent primary custody of their three minor children and requesting child support.
According to the filing, Kim claims to be a “fit and proper parent” and wants custody of her children, Amber (15), Cassia (13), and Mercy (11). It seems that during Kim’s absence, her daughter Lydia or her sister Amber took on a motherly role. Additionally, Kim is asking Barry to cover her legal fees and provide child support, despite being the one who moved out and left the children for him to raise.
While the specific details of their assets were not disclosed in the papers, Kim is seeking a division of their various properties and debts. She also mentioned that she may elaborate on the reasons for the divorce if necessary, but for now, she cites an “irretrievably broken” marriage as the cause.