Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar Lose Custody Of Nephew, Why?

The Counting On spoilers hints that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar lost custody of their nephew. Fans and critics alike want to know what’s going on at the Duggar compound. Keep on reading for the latest details.

Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar Lose Custody Of Nephew

According to the Counting On spoilers, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar gave up their custody of their nephew Tyler. His grandparents spoke to In Touch Weekly about this latest development. The Duggar compound got a little emptier.

They gave up custody of Tyler Hutchins, who lived with them since 2016. Jim Bob and Michelle were the legal guardians of their nephew, according to Katie Joy from the YouTube channel Without a Crystal Ball.

Tyler’s grandparents, John and Carolyn Hutchins, spoke to In Touch about what happened. Tyler is now 15 years old and moved out of the Duggar compound in June 2023.

Jim Bob and Michelle lost custody of Tyler when his grandparents asked the Arkansas court to make them legal guardians. They argued that they were his immediate relatives.

Carolyn is Michelle’s older sister. Her daughter Rachel Hutchins is Tyler’s mother. The Counting On spoilers also suggest that Tyler’s grandparents would provide him with a better environment.

He is fine with them taking away the legal guardianship from Jim Bob and Michelle. Jim Bob and Michelle stepped in and became temporary guardians of Tyler when Carolyn suffered a stroke and needed a new living arrangement.

Tyler Hutchins Was Part Of The Duggar Family

During that time, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar made sure that Tyler felt like he was part of the family. They were ecstatic to have him at the compound.

The Counting On spoilers didn’t reveal what else happened or what made these grandparents change their minds. They made it clear that they provide him with a “stable environment,” according to the report.

Duggar fans and critics reacted to this news on Reddit. Most of them are taking this news with a grain of salt since In Touch is considered tabloid fodder.

Also, the report doesn’t include court documents or statements from Tyler’s family. One user wrote: “If true, the no objection part means he was not getting along with them. I hope this is true and I hope this is the best move for Tyler. Get out of the cult!!!!”

The Counting On spoilers suggests that Tyler is acting like a normal teenage kid. Jim Bob wouldn’t allow it and that probably caused problems between them. Fans are hoping that Tyler will finally get to live like a normal kid outside of the Duggar compound.

What are your thoughts on Jim Bob and Michelle losing custody of their nephew? Does this surprise you? Do you think there’s any truth to this report? Sound off below in the comment section.

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