“RHOA” Star Kelli Ferrell’s Ex Behind Bars For Over $60K In Unpaid Child Support, Will Stay In Custody Until Half Of Debt Is Settled

Kelli Ferrell, ex Mark Ferrell

“RHOA” Star Kelli Ferrell’s Ex Behind Bars For Over $60K In Unpaid Child Support, Will Stay In Custody Until Half Of Debt Is Settled

#KelliFerrell’s ex-husband could be spending Christmas behind bars.

Kelli and her ex, Mark Ferrell, have been locked in a legal battle over their three children appearing on #RHOA, allegations of defamation, and visitation disputes. This fall, Kelli even enlisted the help of her co-star #PhaedraParks, who is an attorney, and it appears the ladies just scored a significant victory. Documents obtained by US Weekly reveal that Mark was found in contempt of court for falling $61,992 behind on child support. The judge ruled that his failure to pay was willful.

To secure his release, Mark must pay at least $31,000 of the debt. Once free, he will be required to continue paying $1,000 per month to Kelli until the remaining balance is settled, in addition to his ongoing $3,991 monthly child support obligation. Mark’s representative insists he’s “never refused to pay child support,” noting that he “offered immediate access to $74,000 in escrowed funds from the sale of his home to satisfy the obligation in full.”

They continued, “he has made repeated, documented efforts to do so. On two separate occasions, Mr. Ferrell submitted partial child support payments in good faith. In both instances, Kelli and her attorneys rejected the payments and returned the funds, explicitly stating that no payments would be accepted unless the full amount was paid at once.” The rep added, “Today, a father sits in jail — not because he refused to support his children, but because the path to payment was blocked.”