Kelli Ferrell is getting a little help from her friend, Phaedra Parks (a licensed attorney), in a legal battle with her ex regarding their kids filming Real Housewives of Atlanta.
According to reports from Us Weekly, Kelly filed “an emergency petition” after her ex-husband, Chuvaldo Ferrell, allegedly interfered with filming. She hired “Phaedra Parks to represent her.”
A co-parenting qualm around filming RHOA:
Kelli said she was awarded “primary physical custody of their three minor kids in the final judgment entered into their divorce.” Additionally, she was granted the “authority to make decisions related to the kids’ education, certain healthcare, religious upbringing, and extracurricular activities.”
The RHOP personality described the arrangement as her having the “absolute final decision-making authority” over the kids.
In her filing, Kelli said she has allowed their children to film Real Housewives of Atlanta. “[Chuvalo] has objected, creating confusion and prompting the network to demand judicial clarification before continuing to film the children,” the filing read.
Kelli said filming was “immediately impacted.” The show producers planned to film her daughter’s homecoming dance, but were unsure how to proceed.
“As a mother, my children are a significant portion of my storyline. As such, I consented to their participation in the Real Housewives of Atlanta season 17.” Kelli claimed Bravo and NBC asked for the court to order that Kelli is allowed to film before they continue with the kids being a part of the show.
“I believe participating is in my children’s best interest,” Kelli noted. She said the “memory would be lost” if the cameras were not able to shoot her daughter’s dance.
Kelli’s ex has a very different recollection:
Chuvalo’s lawyer said her client never consented to his children appearing on RHOA. “As their father, he has every right to protect their privacy and emotional well-being.”
“A hearing is now scheduled for November 7, 2025. Mr. Ferrell looks forward to ensuring the truth is finally presented on the record. Our legal team will also be pursuing additional filings against those responsible for the misconduct that has caused lasting harm to Mr. Ferrell and his family.”
Kelli claimed her ex made threats of “litigation against the network.”
