Kim Zolciak Temporarily Loses Primary Custody of Kids in Kroy Biermann Divorce Battle

Kim Zolciak has temporarily lost primary custody of the kids she shares with Kroy Biermann … the latest twist in their messy legal battle, TMZ has learned.

A judge just ruled on Kroy’s emergency motion and gave him primary physical custody of the kids.  The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ alum will have limited parenting time with their 4 minor children every other weekend.

Kim and Kroy will continue to share joint legal custody of the children, but Kroy has final decision-making authority regarding educational, non-emergency medical, and religious decisions.

This isn’t the first time … Kim’s custody was also limited last month, only to get reinstated after she completed court-ordered therapy.

Kroy has been pushing hard to keep the kids away from her … filing a motion last week accusing Kim of neglect and claiming she’s “more selfishly concerned with her own image and her work options” than their children’s well-being.

The ex-NFL player argued all 4 should be under one roof … calling Kim “unstable and unfit” and requesting an emergency hearing to change custody immediately.

Kim tells TMZ, “The judge’s decision … is temporary until our return court date on May 21st when we will have the opportunity for a full hearing.”