Welcome to Plathville star Kim Plath has moved on since her divorce and is in a relationship with her boyfriend, Kenneth Palmer. After 24 years of marriage to Barry Plath, the couple decided to go their separate ways last year after Kim concluded that she deserved more from her relationship. The 50-year-old was ready for a new chapter of her life, and she wasn’t going to apologize for putting her needs ahead of her family.
The mother of nine felt that she had lost herself along the way and was caught up in being nothing more than a wife and a mother. In an attempt to regain control of her life, she started to reevaluate everything from her dreams and aspirations to her marriage. Kim opened her dance studio, which took away time from her family as she was outside the home, focusing on her business. The more time she spent invested in her business, the clearer it became that she wanted everything to change, setting the course for her new life, new identity, and new boyfriend on Welcome to Plathville.
Kim Plath & Ken Palmer Dating Rumors
Welcome to Plathville on TLC took a turn when Kim and Barry realized their marriage was past the point of no return. Although Barry wanted to continue to work things out, Kim ultimately realized her frustration was turning into resentment after years of feeling underappreciated, disrespected, and taken for granted. Kim and Barry announced their split in June 2022, and it wasn’t long after rumors surfaced that she was seeing someone new. In August 2022, Kim was spotted with a mystery man enjoying a night out together. It’s unknown if Kim and Barry’s divorce was finalized, but it was clear she had already moved on.
More fuel was added to the fire regarding Kim’s dating life when it was discovered that she created a Facebook account under an alias, India Venta. Despite using a false name for her account, she still used a profile picture of herself and updated her relationship status to reflect that she was in a relationship with Ken. It has been speculated that Ken is Kim and Barry’s youngest son Isaac Plath’s flight instructor.
Kim Plath Confirmed She’s Dating Ken In Court Documents
Kim was arrested for a DUI on October 20, 2022, and she was charged with driving under the influence, personal injury, and property damage. She was booked into Wakulla County detention center in Florida and released later that day. Although Kim has to face the consequences of her irrational behavior, she doesn’t have to go through it alone because Ken is by her side.
On April 3, 2023, Kim’s DUI case was reopened, and she filed an order to dismiss the impoundment and immobilization of her vehicle. In the paperwork she filed with the court, Kimhe confirmed that she’s in a relationship with Ken. The Welcome to Plathville star also cited in court documents that she cosigned a car for Ken.
Kim & Ken Are In A Serious Relationship
Kim and Ken seem to have a serious relationship that has lasted for quite some time now. Undoubtedly, the new man in her life will have an impact on Welcome to Plathville going forward and more importantly, her relationship with her family. It’s currently unknown how her children feel about her new romance, but Kim seems happy.
This story originally appeared on Screenrant
