Jenelle Evans’ Child Daddy
Begins GoFundMe to Battle for Custody of Son Jace
Revealed
Jenelle Evans‘ child daddy, Andrew Lewis is now searching for monetary assist as he tries to regain custody of their teenage son Jace … amid their ongoing household dispute after Jace allegedly pulled a gun on his mother.
Lewis has began a GoFundMe marketing campaign, saying he and Jace’s grandmother Barbara are going through a pricey and emotional battle to deliver the teenager again residence. In response to the fundraiser, the 2 declare they’re coping with mounting authorized charges and medical bills as they push to have Jace launched into their care.
Within the publish, Lewis says Jace has been hospitalized and positioned in a psychological well being facility since February, the place he stays … claiming that regardless of efforts from each him and Barbara to deliver Jace residence, Jenelle has refused — insisting Jace keep within the facility despite the fact that she lives greater than 2,000 miles away.
Lewis additionally claims he and Barbara have been minimize off from speaking with Jace fully … describing the scenario as “desperate” as they attempt to reunite with him and supply what they name a extra steady, loving setting.
The monetary pressure seems to be a significant factor behind the fundraiser, as Lewis says they’re searching for assist to cowl “enormous” medical payments tied to Jace’s keep within the facility — prices he claims they by no means needed within the first place — together with the authorized charges required to problem custody.
He provides that the fundraiser got here after involved supporters reached out asking how they may assist in the scenario and that any extra funds raised would go towards Jace’s future medical wants.
Lewis ends the plea by thanking supporters for his or her encouragement, saying he and Barbara are grateful for any donations as they proceed their battle.
Jenelle tells TMZ, “I need to handle one thing that’s been circulating on-line. I’ve been made conscious of a GoFundMe created by Andrew relating to authorized and medical bills for our son.”
She mentioned, “At this time, my son is FULLY covered by health insurance, and I AM currently handling and paying for all of his medical care.”
“Additionally, this matter is not being fought out in court as suggested. We are scheduled to go through mediation, which is a more appropriate and constructive path focused on what’s best for our child,” Jenelle mentioned. “I will always prioritize my son’s well-being, stability, and privacy. I won’t be engaging in back-and-forth online, but I did feel it was important to clarify the facts.”
As we beforehand reported … Jenelle’s mother Barbara referred to as the police to have her grandson dedicated after he pulled a gun on her.
Sources near the scenario instructed us … Barbara referred to as legislation enforcement on the 16-year-old later final month. We’re instructed she additionally knowledgeable Jenelle that she deliberate to file paperwork in courtroom for assist dealing with Jace.
