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Jenelle Evans is getting ready for the battle of her life.
Again in February of 2024, Jenelle filed for divorce from David Eason, and although they’re each unemployed, plainly neither celebration has gotten round to finalizing the break up.
In equity to Jenelle, that’s totally on David, who took greater than a 12 months to answer his estranged spouse’s divorce and custody filings.
David Eason returns fireplace in authorized battle with Jenelle
However this week, David lastly discovered time in his busy schedule to answer Jenelle’s criticism.
And as anticipated, he does not 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] included the minor child, Ensley Eason; therefore, [David] is unable to contact the minor child…” his attorneys write in a single current submitting. “…[doing this] made it impossible for [David] to contact [Jenelle] or the minor child….”
David goes on to assert that previous to the break up, he was Ensley’s major 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 arduous to think about that he was the first caretaker in that family — however then, it’s additionally unattainable to think about Jenelle performing like a accountable grownup!
Sure, David can be after Jenelle’s money
Not surprisingly, David additionally requested that Jenelle pay him little one 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.
“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 special 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 in all probability want to point out up in court docket ultimately if he desires 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 struggle is certain to make Jenelle’s life hell, and that’s in all probability motive sufficient for David.
