After years of custody battles and a dramatic tug-of-war over her eldest son, Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans has finally regained legal custody of 14-year-old Jace. The hearing concluded in mid-February 2024, when Child Protective Services dropped its case against her—and custody reverted back to Jenelle. While she now holds legal decision-making power, Jace is not yet residing with her, and a no-contact order remains in place concerning her estranged husband, David Eason (The Ashley’s Reality Roundup, Showbiz Cheat Sheet).
This decision follows a turbulent time: Jace was removed from Jenelle’s care in fall 2023 following a third runaway incident and allegations of physical assault by David. The teen was placed under CPS supervision and spent time away from both his mom and grandmother during the investigation (Showbiz Cheat Sheet).
Once CPS withdrew the case, Jenelle celebrated the moment—taking to social media to declare, “The authorities obviously see I’m a great parent!” Though she emphasized she now has full custody, sources note that the prior custody arrangement—where her mother Barbara retained visitation access—remains in effect (The Ashley’s Reality Roundup).
While custody has shifted back to Jenelle legally, her actual physical reunification with Jace may take time due to the existing restraining order and ongoing concerns around safety and well-being (The Ashley’s Reality Roundup, Showbiz Cheat Sheet).
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Notes & Sources:
- This post is based on coverage around February 2024, when CPS dropped its case and custody was legally returned to Jenelle (The Ashley’s Reality Roundup, Showbiz Cheat Sheet).
- Though custody was regained, Jace remains under protective measures; physical reunification and cohabitation are not yet confirmed (The Ashley’s Reality Roundup).
