This is not a scheme that Todd set up; Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are parting ways. The former Real Housewife of Atlanta shared the news Friday with PEOPLE, noting that the decision came after "deep thought and a lot of prayer." Source: Michael Tullberg / Getty "This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains on protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect," Burruss said, adding that she's "stepping into a new chapter pouring into my work, my family, and my own growth.