How much money does Plathville family make? 'Welcome to Plathville' stars' divorce to affect net worth
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA: It is a well-known fact that 'Welcome to Plathville' is one of the most popular shows on TLC. The reality series chronicles the lives of the Plath family as they uphold traditional values and beliefs. Some of the older children in the family have chosen to diverge from their strict upbringing and explore their individual identities. Thanks to the show's success, the adult members of the Plath family are now financially stable. Let's take a closer look at their net worth.
Kim Plath and Barry Plath are the matriarch and patriarch of the famous family. While their exact earnings per episode of 'Welcome to Plathville' remain undisclosed, their combined net worth is estimated to be around $3 million according to Movie Spotify.
Moriah Plath's exact net worth remains undisclosed, but experts estimate it to be between $1 million and $5 million. Her strong determination to succeed in the music industry is a testament to her character.
The eldest son of the Plath family, Ethan Plath, is currently estranged from his devoutly religious parents. Reports suggest that Ethan and his wife, Olivia Plath, have a combined net worth of $500,000, with Ethan being passionate about restoring old cars and Olivia working as a photographer.
Hosanna Plath, now known as Hosanna Noble after her marriage, has a net worth of $100,000 due to her music career with her husband. Micah Plath, with a growing modeling career and a substantial following on Instagram, has amassed a net worth of $100,000, as per Cheat Sheet. Despite being an 18-year-old high school graduate, Lydia Plath's financial situation remains private.
In June 2024, Kim initiated divorce proceedings against Barry after announcing their separation two years prior. Court documents obtained by People magazine reveal that Kim described their more than two-decade-long marriage as "irretrievably broken". The separation date is noted as December 23, 2021, just before Christmas.
Then, Kim asserted that she is a capable parent and seeks primary custody of their three minor children: Amber, 15, Cassia, 13, and Mercy, 11.
Kim, currently living in the state of Florida, is seeking financial support from Barry, whom she describes as "gainfully employed". She argues in her legal documents that she should receive a fair share of their shared assets and that both parties should be responsible for their accrued debts.
With a combined net worth of $3 million, their divorce proceedings are expected to have a significant impact on their financial situation.
'Welcome to Plathville': Why did Kim Plath file for divorce from Barry Plath?
Kim and Barry have been featured on the popular reality TV show 'Welcome to Plathville', which airs on TLC, since 2019. The show chronicles the challenges and triumphs of their family as their children navigate the transition into adulthood while breaking free from their traditional and strict upbringing.
While viewers have seen Kim and Barry's marriage face its fair share of struggles on screen, it wasn't until June 2022 that they made the heartbreaking announcement that they would be going their separate ways.
“After considerable thought and discussion, we have decided to end our marriage,” they told Us Weekly in a joint statement at the time.
They went on to say, “While this was not an easy decision, we know it’s the best choice for both of us. We have been through many highs and lows in our 24 years of marriage and as we navigate this new chapter in our lives, we will coparent our amazing children.”
Who is 'Welcome to Plathville' star Kim Plath dating now?
Kim Plath has now found love again with her boyfriend, Ken Palmer. Their relationship was officially introduced to viewers during the fifth season of 'Welcome to Plathville' in September 2023, where Kim shared that she first connected with Ken through her son, Isaac Plath. Since then, the couple has been enjoying their time together and building a strong bond.
“Isaac and Ken are former coworkers and they own a plane together and they have a unique bond. I’m a little bit worried that he might not be okay with me dating Ken, but I also feel like it’s time to tell him," Kim shared during October 17 episode.
After learning about his mother's new romantic partner,Isaac, expressed his feelings of uncertainty and discomfort, describing the situation as "awkward" and admitting that he didn't quite know how to process the news.
“I’m feeling, uh, just sad for the most part," he revealed in a confessional.
Are 'Welcome to Plathville' stars Kim Plath and Ken Palmer still together?
The current relationship status of Kim and Ken remains a mystery as they are both not active on social media. However, it appears that their relationship is progressing towards a more committed stage, as Ken made the bold move of asking Kim to move in with him in an episode of the show, which aired on November 28.
In September 2023, Kim's son Micah Plath appeared to validate their ongoing relationship by posting a seldom seen photo of himself alongside his mother's new partner. The snapshot also featured his younger siblings Amber, Cassia, and Mercy, further solidifying the bond within their family unit.
'Welcome to Plathville' Season 6 premieres on Tuesday, July 16, at 10 pm ET on TLC.