The drama between Christine Brown and Kody Brown continues to escalate years after their unconventional divorce. Despite being married for over 20 years and sharing six children, the Sister Wives stars have found it difficult to part ways amicably. Now, the former couple is locked in a significant custody dispute over their teenage daughter, Truely Brown, and tensions are running high.
Here’s everything you need to know about the ongoing battle and how it’s unfolding.
Christine Brown Puts Truely First
Three years after their separation, Christine Brown made her priorities clear: her daughter, Truely. In September 2024, Christine filed a lawsuit against Kody, requesting both full custody and child support for their 14-year-old daughter.
Interestingly, Christine’s legal action also included a request to establish paternity for Truly. While Kody is her biological father, his name is not on Truely’s birth certificate. Fans of Sister Wives may remember this plot point from earlier seasons when Kody explained that legally acknowledging Truely at birth could have exposed him to legal trouble due to his polygamous lifestyle.
Truely’s birth in Season 1 of Sister Wives was a memorable moment for viewers. At the time, Kody was courting Robyn Brown, his fourth wife, leaving a nine-months-pregnant Christine feeling neglected. Kody nearly missed Truely’s birth, arriving late to the hospital after sneaking kisses with Robyn. For Christine, Truely holds an especially emotional place in her heart as her rainbow baby, following a heartbreaking miscarriage.
Christine Fights for a Domestic Relations Injunction
Christine has requested a domestic relations injunction as part of her legal action. In the state of Utah, this injunction serves to:
- Prevent harassment and domestic violence between parties.
- Prohibit significant decisions, like canceling or modifying services, without mutual agreement.
- Stop either parent from taking Truely on non-routine travel without a court order.
This measure reflects Christine’s commitment to creating a stable and safe environment for Truly. Truely lives in Utah with Christine, surrounded by her older siblings and extended family. However, Kody has expressed concerns about his daughter living so far from him in Arizona.
Christine has also hinted at Kody’s limited involvement in Truely’s life. During recent Sister Wives seasons, Christine shared that Kody’s focus on maintaining his lifestyle often led to him neglecting his parental responsibilities. Fans saw these cracks widen during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Kody’s paranoia created significant strain within the family.
Kody and Christine’s Court Case Heats Up
The custody dispute reached a critical point on December 1, 2024, when both Christine and Kody attended a court hearing. Legal documents revealed that their lawyers met via a web conference to discuss the case’s status, with both parties submitting their disclosures.
The Utah court has classified the case as Track 1 (standard custody dispute) and Track 3, which indicates a significant custody dispute. This classification suggests that the case involves allegations of serious issues, such as child abuse or domestic violence.
According to the court documents:
“For a Track 3 case, the court and parties will address: 1) whether a custody evaluation is necessary and, if so, the form of the evaluation and appointment considerations; and 2) whether the appointment of a private guardian ad litem is necessary.”
Christine and Kody have been ordered to attend mediation, set for May 21, 2025, to resolve their differences outside of court.
What’s Next for the Sister Wives?
As the custody battle intensifies, it’s unclear how the dispute will affect the family dynamic—or future seasons of Sister Wives. If TLC chooses to document the ongoing court proceedings, viewers can expect plenty of drama and insight into both Christine and Kody’s perspectives.
Now thriving in Utah, Christine seems determined to secure Truely’s future, while Kody’s involvement remains a contentious topic. For fans, this high-stakes custody dispute is a continuation of the larger story of a family navigating life after polygamy.
TELL US – WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN THE SISTER WIVES COURT CASE?
Will Christine’s commitment to Truely’s stability prevail, or will Kody’s legal efforts sway the court’s decision? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned for updates on Sister Wives!
