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Jenelle Evans is getting ready for the combat of her life.
Again in February of 2024, Jenelle filed for divorce from David Eason, and although they’re each unemployed, evidently neither occasion has gotten round to finalizing the cut up.
In equity to Jenelle, that’s totally on David, who took greater than a 12 months to reply to his estranged spouse’s divorce and custody filings.
David Eason and Jenelle Evans attend the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Discussion board on August 27, 2017 in Inglewood, California. (Photograph by Frazer Harrison/Getty Pictures)
David Eason returns hearth in authorized battle with Jenelle
However this week, David lastly discovered time in his busy schedule to reply to Jenelle’s grievance.
And as anticipated, he doesn’t intend to make this course of straightforward for his ex.
In court docket paperwork obtained by The Ashley’s Actuality Roundup, David requests full custody of Ensley, his seven-year-old daughter by Jenelle.
David admits that he hasn’t seen or spoken to Ensley, however he says that’s all Jenelle’s fault.
Jenelle Evans rocks some glasses on this Teen Mother picture. (MTV)
“[Jenelle] included the minor child, Ensley Eason; therefore, [David] is unable to contact the minor child…” his attorneys write in a single latest submitting. “…[doing this] made it impossible for [David] to contact [Jenelle] or the minor child….”
David goes on to say that previous to the cut up, he was Ensley’s main caretaker.
“[David] has been the primary caregiver of the minor child, Ensley, and the other minor children living in the marital home and was the one responsible for caring for the children, getting the children ready for school, feeding the children, completing homework, etc.,” his submitting reads.
“[David] has been the one responsible for the minor child’s daily needs. David Eason was the one responsible for ensuring the minor child, Ensley, was dressed, fed, and ready for school and almost always transported the minor child, Ensley, to school and her extra-curricular activities.”
Given David’s lengthy historical past of authorized troubles and substance abuse points, it’s exhausting to think about that he was the first caretaker in that family — however then, it’s additionally unimaginable to think about Jenelle appearing like a accountable grownup!
Sure, David can be after Jenelle’s money
Jenelle Evans gives her account of her two most up-to-date breakups. (YouTube)
Not surprisingly, David additionally requested that Jenelle pay him baby assist.
He requested the choose that “an order be entered herein awarding reasonable support, maintenance, and subsistence for the minor child of the parties to be paid or secured from the estate, earnings or other income of the Plaintiff, Jenelle Eason, as provided by law.”
“Jenelle Eason is an able-bodied female capable of providing support and maintenance for the use and benefit of [Ensley] when custody of [Ensley] is awarded to the defendant, David Eason,” his submitting argues.
“David Eason will be entitled to support from the Plaintiff, Jenelle Eason, for the use and benefit of the minor child.”
Nevertheless, in a uncommon show of decency, David did provide to separate Ensley’s out-of-pocket medical bills with Jenelle.
Jenelle breaks down in tears on an episode of Teen Mother 2. (MTV)
“It is admitted that both parties have skills and trades which would allow them to earn an income sufficient to contribute to the support of the minor child,” his attorneys wrote.
Jenelle tells a unique story
When Jenelle took the stand in an August 2024 court docket listening to.
“I’m looking to have sole and legal custody of Ensley and I think I’m a fit parent,” Jenelle stated on the time.
“I think I’ve done most of the raising of Ensley, or all of the raising of Ensley since she’s been born, making sure she’s healthy and doing well in school, and making sure she’s at school on time, making sure she’s in extra-curricular activities. I pay attention to her mental health.”
David didn’t attend that listening to, however he’ll most likely want to indicate up in court docket finally if he needs to win custody of Ensley.
Eason has a mile-long rap sheet and a historical past of violent conduct, so it’s unlikely that he’ll be awarded full custody of a seven-year-old.
However the upcoming authorized warfare is bound to make Jenelle’s life hell, and that’s most likely motive sufficient for David.
