Mama June: Family Crisis celeb June Shannon is currently fighting one of the toughest battles of her life. And the WEtv reality star won’t stop until she wins.
Mama June: Family Crisis – June Shannon Makes Anna a Promise
Before Anna Cardwell tragically passed away last December, she made her wishes clear to her mom, June Shannon. She wanted Mama and her husband, Justin Stroud, to raise her eleven-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn Cardwell.
She knew her younger daughter, Kylee Cardwell, would go to her father, Michael Cardwell. But her wishes are for her mother to raise Kaitlyn. Of course, Mama agreed on Mama June: Family Crisis. She promised Anna that Kaitlyn would not go to Michael.
WEtv Star Blindsided
However, June Shannon got a huge shock when Anna Cardwell’s ex-husband, Michael Cardwell, served her with court papers. He’s going after sole custody of his former stepdaughter, Kaitlyn Cardwell.
He already has full custody of eight-year-old Kylee Cardwell because she’s his biological daughter. Now, he wants Kaitlyn with him also. But Michael’s reason for seeking custody doesn’t sit well with June on Mama June: Family Crisis.
He said he has equity in Kaitlyn because he paid for her and Kylee to attend a particular school years ago. Mama doesn’t think Michael wants custody of Kylie for the right reasons. But even if he did, she made a promise to Anna and is determined to keep it.
Mama Gears up for a Fight – Mama June: Family Crisis
Currently, June and Michael are in the middle of their custody battle. She claims that when Michael was married to Anna he was abusive to both her and Kylie. Indeed, he denies her claims and his attorney does not think she can prove it.
But Anna did not want Kylie with Michael so there must be a good reason. Michael argues back that June didn’t raise Anna and wasn’t there for her. Furthermore, he says their relationship was “sordid.”
Plus, they went long periods without speaking. Additionally, Mama must present her drug test results in court to prove she is still clean. No doubt, both Michael and June of Mama June: Family Crisis are prepared to fight.
But, what matters most is what Kaitlyn wants — and she wishes to live with her Gigi. She petitioned the court and signed an affidavit stating that she wanted to remain with her maternal grandmother.
Also, she doesn’t want any visitation with Michael. Of course, she misses and wants to see her sister, Kylee. However, Michael hasn’t allowed that so far and still may not if Mama obtains custody.
She is doing everything in her power to ensure Kaitlyn stays with her mostly because she wants what’s best for her. But also because she feels Anna will not truly be at peace until Kaitlyn is legally and permanently with her.
Hopefully, June Shannon will be able to keep Kaitlyn with her and Justin and all of the family members who love her on the WEtv reality series.
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