{"id":6446,"date":"2026-03-28T23:58:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T23:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/jenelle-evans-posts-first-photo-of-jace-since-losing-custody-battle-to-her-mom\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T23:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T23:58:16","slug":"jenelle-evans-posts-first-photo-of-jace-since-losing-custody-battle-to-her-mom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/jenelle-evans-posts-first-photo-of-jace-since-losing-custody-battle-to-her-mom\/","title":{"rendered":"Jenelle Evans Posts First Photo of Jace Since Losing Custody Battle to Her Mom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jenelle Evans has broken her social-media silence about her eldest son, Jace, sharing a snapshot of the 16-year-old just weeks after a North Carolina judge awarded temporary custody to Barbara Evans, the teen\u2019s grandmother. The Teen Mom 2<\/em> alum, 34, used TikTok to address fans\u2014and critics\u2014directly, insisting she is still \u201cdoing everything\u201d she can for Jace while asking for privacy as the family navigates a complicated legal situation.<\/p>\n

Why Jenelle Says She Spoke Out<\/h2>\n

In a three-minute clip posted March 28, Jenelle told followers she had resisted commenting on \u201crumors\u201d labeling her \u201cthe villain\u201d in Jace\u2019s life. \u201cI shouldn\u2019t even be getting on here,\u201d she admitted, \u201cbut I feel like I have to.\u201d The mother of three said headlines accusing her of abandoning Jace ignore court-ordered confidentiality rules that bar her from revealing details. \u201cBehind the scenes, I am doing what\u2019s in the best interest of my child,\u201d she stressed. \u201cThat\u2019s none of your business to know the specifics.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jenelle\u2019s statement came after Barbara filed an emergency custody petition in early March, alleging Jace had become \u201cungovernable\u201d and had brandished a firearm during a family dispute. According to the filing, the incident occurred while Jace was living at Barbara\u2019s North Carolina home; Jenelle resides in Las Vegas with her two younger children, Kaiser, 9, and Ensley, 7.<\/p>\n

What the Court Decided\u2014and What It Didn\u2019t<\/h2>\n

Although the judge granted Barbara temporary guardianship, the order is not permanent. A trial date has been set for late summer to review whether custody should revert to Jenelle, remain with Barbara, or move to a third party such as Jace\u2019s biological father, Andrew Lewis, who has historically had limited contact with the teen.<\/p>\n

Key points from the March hearing:<\/p>\n

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  • Barbara received primary physical and legal custody until the full trial.<\/li>\n
  • Jenelle was awarded supervised visitation every other weekend, contingent on Jace\u2019s willingness to attend.<\/li>\n
  • Both parties must complete parenting classes and undergo psychological evaluations.<\/li>\n
  • Jace will continue therapy; a court-appointed guardian ad litem<\/em> will file progress reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Because the matter involves a minor, the docket is sealed. Neither Jenelle nor Barbara may legally discuss Jace\u2019s medical or school records publicly, which explains Jenelle\u2019s vague\u2014but emotionally charged\u2014TikTok message.<\/p>\n

    Inside the Photo That Started a New Wave of Speculation<\/h2>\n

    Hours after her TikTok post, Jenelle shared an Instagram Story showing Jace smiling beside her on what appears to be a private jet. The caption read simply, \u201cWeekend vibes,\u201d followed by a blue-heart emoji. Fans immediately screen-grabbed the image, circulating it on Reddit and Twitter, where opinions split:<\/p>\n

    Supporters praised Jenelle for \u201cfighting to stay in her son\u2019s life,\u201d while detractors argued the photo contradicts Barbara\u2019s claim that Jace is afraid of his mother. Neither Barbara nor her attorney has responded publicly to the new image.<\/p>\n

    Aviation records show the jet was chartered from Charlotte to Nashville, suggesting the supervised visit occurred in a neutral location. A source close to production (Jenelle still films occasional specials for MTV) says the network did not film the trip. \u201cThis wasn\u2019t content,\u201d the insider notes. \u201cShe paid for the flight herself to avoid crowds.\u201d<\/p>\n

    How We Got Here: A 13-Year Custody Saga<\/h2>\n

    Jace\u2019s living arrangements have ping-ponged since birth. Jenelle signed over custody to Barbara in 2010 when she was struggling with addiction and legal issues. Over the years she regained overnight visits, then partial custody in 2017. The arrangement held until 2023, when Jace\u2014then 15\u2014reportedly asked to live with his mom full-time. Jenelle agreed, enrolling him in a Las Vegas high school last fall.<\/p>\n

    By December, Barbara filed an affidavit stating Jace had run away twice and was \u201cunmanageable.\u201d The February gun allegation escalated the dispute, prompting emergency intervention. Police records confirm officers responded to Barbara\u2019s home, but no charges were filed against Jace. The weapon, legally registered to Jenelle\u2019s husband, David Eason, was recovered unloaded; however, North Carolina law allows courts to restrict firearm access when a juvenile exhibits violent behavior.<\/p>\n

    What Mental-Health Experts Say About the Case<\/h2>\n

    Dr. Stephanie Rojas, a child psychologist not involved in the proceedings, explains that custody swaps during adolescence can trigger acting-out behaviors. \u201cTeens need consistency. Multiple moves, especially across states, can exacerbate anxiety and defiance,\u201d she says. \u201cTherapy is essential, but so is a unified adult front\u2014something that appears to be missing here.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Jenelle has publicly supported Jace attending counseling since 2021. Court documents list three providers the teen has seen in the past year alone. Whether therapy will satisfy the judge remains to be seen.<\/p>\n

    Looking Ahead: Possible Outcomes This Summer<\/h2>\n

    Family-law attorney Holly Miller,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jenelle Evans has broken her social-media silence about her eldest son, Jace, sharing a snapshot of the 16-year-old just weeks after a North Carolina judge awarded temporary custody to Barbara Evans, the teen\u2019s grandmother. The Teen Mom 2 alum, 34, used TikTok to address fans\u2014and critics\u2014directly,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3817,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6446","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6446","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6446"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6446\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6446"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6446"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6446"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}