‘RHOA’ Star Kelli Ferrell Sued by Navy Federal and Landlord Over $26,434.86
Actual Housewives of Atlanta star Kelli Ferrell is going through authorized hassle on two monetary fronts. Navy Federal Credit score Union filed a lawsuit in opposition to Ferrell on Might 5, claiming she owes $26,434.86.
The lawsuit alleges that Ferrell “has failed, uncared for and refused to make fee upon the account,” regardless of calls for from the credit score union. The monetary establishment is searching for the complete unpaid stability along with legal professional charges.
Kelli’s consultant responded to the declare, telling Us, “Kelli has not been served with any paperwork from Navy Federal Credit score Union, which is an account that was shared together with her now ex-husband [Chuvalo Mark Ferrell]. As a result of her ex-husband presently being in the course of chapter proceedings, we can not touch upon this matter.”
Chuvalo’s spokesperson issued a separate assertion, telling Us, “[Chuvalo] was faraway from all joint and enterprise accounts — together with these with Navy Federal Credit score Union and Truist Financial institution — in the course of the divorce proceedings in 2022. He has no information of any loans or transactions initiated by [Kelli] after his removing from these accounts.”
They added, “The present authorized dispute between Navy Federal Credit score Union and Ms. Kelli A. Ferrell is strictly between these two events. [Chuvalo] isn’t named within the lawsuit and has had no involvement within the matter.”
“We discover it deeply troubling that [Chuvalo’s] title continues to be invoked in issues to which he has no connection. This sample of blame-shifting — three years post-separation and divorce — seems designed to divert public scrutiny from Ms. Ferrell’s monetary difficulties,” the rep acknowledged.
Landlord Sues Over Restaurant Lease
In a separate authorized submitting, Ferrell was sued in April by her industrial landlord over alleged unpaid hire for her restaurant, Nana’s Rooster-N-Waffles. The property, positioned in Sandy Springs, Georgia, is underneath a lease that started in January 2024 and is ready to run by way of 2029.
The owner accused Ferrell of breaching the lease settlement by failing to acquire required permits and never fulfilling hire obligations. Authorized paperwork declare Ferrell was notified of her default a number of occasions between August 2024 and March 2025.
The go well with seeks $101,000 in again hire and extra charges, in addition to $13,000 in future hire and legal professional prices.
Kelli Responds to Restaurant Lawsuit
Kelli’s consultant disputed the claims in an announcement to In Contact. “That is in regard to her second [restaurant] location, which is underway. Though Kelli’s divorce has been finalized, there may be nonetheless a number of grey space left, particularly with funds.”
Ferrell claimed that she had but to be paid cash owed within the divorce judgment. On the time, the rep mentioned the problems with the divorce, together with $160k Kelli needed to pay to her divorce legal professional, left her in a “small monetary stomp with opening the brand new location.”
“Nevertheless, this example is presently being sorted out with the landlords of the brand new location and Nana’s in Sandy Springs will likely be open by this Summer season,” the rep added. “Kelli has been a profitable entrepreneur for over eight years, however this divorce is extraordinarily contentious and has prompted points.”
Kelli’s rep confirmed to Us that the lawsuit over the unpaid hire has been resolved. “That has been settled and Nana’s Rooster & Waffles in Sandy Springs is slated to open subsequent month,” the rep mentioned.
Custody and Assist Disputes
Kelli and her ex-husband have been out and in of court docket since she filed for divorce in 2022. Kelli, who wed her ex in 2011, demanded sole custody of their three youngsters. Chuvalo opposed the request and requested the court docket to award him joint custody.
Ultimately, Kelli, who joined RHOA in season 16, was granted major custody. Her ex was ordered to pay $3,991 monthly in youngster help. The exes had been additionally instructed to separate the proceeds of the sale of their former dwelling.
In February, Chuvalo filed a petition to scale back his month-to-month help funds. He claimed the unique help quantity was primarily based on his prior revenue of $19,847 monthly. “[Chuvalo] is now not working for the household enterprise that was granted to [Kelli] and his revenue has been considerably diminished,” his lawyer acknowledged.
The case was dismissed by Chuvalo earlier than Kelli had the prospect to reply.
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Avigail is an Leisure blogger at All About The Tea, who focuses on The Actual Housewives of Atlanta and The Actual Housewives of Potomac. Avigail has a background in advertising and marketing. She’s a Brooklynite residing within the Bahamas, with a ardour for journey, writing, actuality TV watching, popular culture and spoken phrase.
