The ex-husband of “RHOA” newcomer Kelli Ferrell has to go to prison for not paying nearly $15,000 in child support

The ex-husband of “RHOA” newcomer Kelli Ferrell has to go to prison for not paying nearly $15,000 in child support

Reality TV newbie Kelli Ferrell doesn't joke around when it comes to collecting what's owed to her.

According to reports Real Housewives of Atlanta A newcomer successfully petitioned a judge to hold her ex-husband in contempt of court for unpaid child support, which resulted in him serving a prison sentence.

Kelli Ferrell

According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Kelli Ferrell accused her ex-husband Chuvalo Mark Ferrell for repeatedly “willfully and maliciously” refusing to pay court-ordered child support following their divorce in 2022. Because of this, she asked the court to throw him in jail until he was willing to comply. The couple married in 2011 and have three children together, daughter Chance and twins Chasiti and Chelsi. Kelly Ferrell also has another daughter named Chloe from a previous relationship.

In her application, the restaurant owner wrote that despite the agreement on a parenting plan with Chuvalo in 2023, giving her primary custody and joint legal rights, her ex has failed to pay the required $626 per month in child support and $1,500 in other care expenses. Kelly claimed that her former spouse had missed payments for November and December 2023 and January of this year, leading to her first successful attempt to Chuvalo jailed. A judge reportedly found him guilty of contempt of court in the matter and he was taken into police custody on January 12.

Kelli Ferrell

Chuvalos However, the prison sentence apparently brought no change. Kelly that he continued his streak of defaults, adding the months of February through June 2024 to his list of missed months. Her lawyers wrote in the document:

“[Chuvalo’s] Waiver of persistent and habitual refusal to obey and respect the order of this Court and of any other misconduct, [Chuvalo] has persistently shown utmost contempt, disrespect and disregard for the authority of this Court and has willfully and recklessly refused to comply with the Court's injunction and such refusal is habitual, willful, deliberate, wanton, oppressive and calculated to annoy and financially harm [Kelli]”,

Restaurant Kellis Lawyers again requested Chuvalo for contempt of court until he pays his final debt and her $7,500 in legal fees. A judge ruled on August 7 that Chuvalo and detained until he pays the $14,889 he owes. He was reportedly released on August 14 after posting bail of nearly $15,000. While it does not appear that Kelly still Chuvalo Although he has addressed the matter publicly, his lawyers released a statement on his behalf saying:

“Mr. Ferrell appreciates the interest in his ongoing personal affairs, but is committed to focusing on his family and professional responsibilities during this difficult time.”

They added:

“It is important to note that the details of his divorce from Kelli Potter-Ferrell are complex and delicate. Mr. Ferrell has always attempted to resolve these matters amicably and in the best interests of all parties involved, particularly their children.”

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