Jenelle Evans, star of Teen Mom, has gained sole custody of her 7-year-old daughter, Ensley. A North Carolina judge deemed her ex, David Eason, unfit for parenting. Jenelle sought custody in February after their split. This week, her long-awaited decision finally came through.
The judge’s ruling was clear: “The best interest of Ensley would be served for sole physical and legal custody to be awarded to Ms. Eason today, with there to be supervised visitation [held off] unless and until a psychological evaluation [for David] has been completed.” This decision came after testimony and evidence showed that David’s living conditions were deemed unsafe for Ensley. Jenelle had expressed concerns about David living on a broken-down boat, a situation the judge agreed was unsuitable for a child.
Additionally, the court praised Jenelle as a mother. It said she is “physically, mentally, and emotionally able to provide consistent active care” for Ensley. This ruling secures Ensley’s future with Jenelle. It also lets her decide if her daughter can film for Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. Jenelle had faced pushback from David, who tried to use Ensley’s participation in the show as leverage, demanding access to his belongings in exchange for his permission.
Being a responsible adult 💁🏻♀️https://t.co/l1SjKRsJkj
— Jenelle Evans (@PBandJenelley_1) August 22, 2024
David Eason’s TikTok Antics During Court Battle
David Eason’s absence in court added to the drama surrounding the custody battle. While Jenelle Evans fought for her daughter’s custody, David was on TikTok Live with his new girlfriend, Kenleigh Heatwole. Instead of attending the hearing, David did cartwheels and chatted with his followers online. He seemed indifferent to the legal proceedings that would decide his access to his daughter.
David’s behavior has drawn criticism, especially since he hasn’t contacted Ensley or helped with her care since March. Moreover, Jenelle revealed in court that she’s been paying $1,000 a month for David’s boat rental. This highlights his irresponsibility.
Is Jenelle Evans Dating Her Talent Manager? Fans Are Convinced
Amid her custody battle, rumors have been swirling about Jenelle Evans’s love life. Fans believe that Jenelle may be moving on with her talent manager, August Keen, after the two were spotted in a cozy selfie together. A Reddit photo shows Jenelle resting her head on August’s shoulder. The caption reads, “Dancing with you to Sabrina Carpenter by ourselves will always be locked into my memories Thank you for always being my best friend @augustkeen.””
This sparked much speculation on social media. One Reddit user commented, “What is she even talking about ‘thank you for always being my best friend?'”‘ Jenelle, you’re not even divorced yet seriously, grow up.” Despite the rumors, Jenelle said she isn’t rushing into a new relationship. She appreciates August’s patience, as she shared on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.
