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Jenelle Evans Sparks Controversy Over Custody Battles and Life in the Spotlight

Jenelle Evans Sparks Controversy Over Custody Battles and Life in the Spotlight
Jenelle Evans Sparks Controversy Over Custody Battles and Life in the Spotlight

Jenelle Evans has spent the past few months in the spotlight-and not for the right reasons. A leaked 911 call by her boyfriend has made headlines.

So have shocking updates about the custody of her three children. With her recent move to Las Vegas and a rocky divorce from David Eason, fans are questioning whether Evans has prioritized her children.

In addition to these controversies, it was revealed that Evans will not return for Season 3 of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. Now, fans are left wondering how things stand between the reality star and her kids, Jace, Kaiser, and Ensley.

Jace Evans: A Rocky Reunion and CPS Involvement

Jace Evans, Jenelle Evans’s eldest child, has endured a chaotic upbringing. Jace lived with his grandmother, Barbara Evans, for most of his life. Jenelle, his mother, was a partier and a drug user. In March 2023, however, Barbara signed over custody to Jenelle, believing her daughter had turned a corner.

Unfortunately, things quickly unraveled. In a shocking incident, CPS intervened after Jace was reportedly attacked by David Eason, Jenelle’s estranged husband. Jace was briefly removed from Jenelle’s home but returned in February 2024 after Eason moved out. The 14-year-old now lives with his mother in Las Vegas. He has limited contact with his biological father, Andrew Lewis.

Kaiser Griffith: Sent to Tennessee and Back Again

Kaiser Griffith, Jenelle Evans’s 10-year-old son with Nathan, is caught in the chaos. CPS removed Kaiser from Jenelle’s care in 2019 after Eason’s infamous dog-killing incident.

Kaiser has mostly lived with Jenelle since then. In August 2024, she sent him to stay with his paternal grandmother, Doris Davidson, in Tennessee. However, fans were stunned when a Reddit user spotted Evans retrieving Kaiser just weeks later, bringing him back to Nevada.

It is unclear if there was a legal agreement for Kaiser’s temporary relocation. Davidson has not spoken publicly about it. Critics say Evans has made her children’s lives unstable. This adds to the backlash over her recent decisions.

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Ensley Eason: Court Drama and Supervised Visits Blocked

The custody of Jenelle Evans’s youngest child, Ensley Eason, remains the most complicated. Ensley, born during Jenelle’s marriage to David Eason, lived with both parents until their separation in early 2024. After the split, Jenelle sought full custody of their 6-year-old. She cited David’s “erratic behavior” and substance abuse as reasons he was unfit to parent.

In August 2024, a judge awarded Jenelle temporary sole custody after Eason failed to appear at a crucial court hearing. “Supervised visitation is suspended unless David agrees to a psychological evaluation,” the judge ruled.

David, however, has shown little interest in meeting the court’s requirements. Instead of attending the hearing, he was seen live on TikTok with his new girlfriend, Kenleigh Heatwole. This drew more criticism from fans.

Public Backlash and Jenelle’s Response to Critics

As Jenelle navigates these complex custody battles, public backlash has only intensified. Many fans accuse her of prioritizing romantic relationships over her children’s well-being. “You’re supposed to sacrifice for your kids, not the other way around,” one critic commented online.

Despite the scrutiny, Jenelle insists she is putting her children first. In a September 2024 Instagram post, she shared, “I’ve been awarded sole and full custody of Ensley. I’m really happy about that.” Jenelle said Ensley loves being on camera. She called her a “mini-me” who wants to be a content creator.

Written by Sarah Milner

Sarah Milner is a freelance writer for over 5 years.

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