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Drew Sidora's husband has revealed he is divorcing the Real Housewives of Atlanta star after nine years of marriage.
Ralph Pittman says the pair must now "move on to our next chapters" after he filed for divorce for the reality TV star.
Drew, 37, and Ralph, 37, tied the knot in August 2014, but made the difficult decision to got their separate ways after their relationship faltered.
The pair share two children together; Machai, seven, and Aniya, five. Drew is also mum to Josiah, 11, from a previous relationship.
It's said Ralph listed the couple's separation date as last Thursday on papers filed to finalise the divorce.
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Drew and Ralph's relationship has played out on The Real Housewives of Atlanta (NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)PEOPLE obtained the documents in which it was noted there is "no chance or hope of reconciliation" between the pair.
In a statement to the publication, Ralph said: "Love is a beautiful thing. Unfortunately we have made the difficult decision to move on to our next chapters, independent of each other.
"Drew and I have decided to file for divorce. We have three amazing young children, and their mindset and growth is what is most important. As we navigate this difficult time, I ask that you please respect our privacy."
The pair tied the knot in 2014 (Getty Images)The pair's relationship was often publicised on the popular reality TV series, with Drew's co-stars letting their feelings known about the duo being together.
Following a tough time in their relationship last year, Drew told the show she "packed up my kids and we went to Chicago. I literally ran away from home".
She said at the time she wanted her husband to "respect the relationship".
Despite the scenes playing out, Drew admitted last June that the couple had planned to fight for the marriage.
Ralph said it's time they began their new chaptersSpeaking to BET at the time she said: "I thought it was like Cinderella like a happily ever after and so we thought that's what it was going to be.
"My parents who have been married for like 60 years made it look so easy. I'm in a situation where we have children, we're moving to a new city — life is happening and people are growing as well as changing."
She added that the coupling was difficult and she often wondered whether she would be better alone, but admitted they were "committed" to sticking it out.
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