Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are going their separate ways after 11 years of marriage.
“After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move forward with a divorce,” Burruss told PEOPLE.com in a statement. “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.”
In the statement, Burruss said that she is “stepping into a new chapter” pouring into her work, family and personal growth.
“I’m grateful to everyone who supported us throughout the years,” the statement said. “I ask for privacy, grace, and understanding as we navigate this transition with our family.”
Burruss, 49, and her producer husband Tucker, 52, met while filming the fourth season of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” in 2011. They announced their engagement in January 2013, and exchanged nuptials in April of the following year.