Anna passed away on December 9, 2023, after her battle with cancer. Soon after, Mama June filed an emergency motion to gain custody of Kaitlyn, creating uncertainty about the child’s future.
Mama June claimed to be unaware of the identity of Kaitlyn’s father and stated that it would be in the child’s best interest to live with her full-time.
The court granted Mama June’s emergency request for temporary custody, prompting Kaitlyn’s biological father Michael CardwellAnna’s ex-husband, to intervene.
Michael, who has another daughter with Anna, expressed his desire to gain custody of Kaitlyn, stressing the importance of keeping the siblings together. He emphasized his role in raising Kaitlyn during his marriage to Anna and challenged Mama June’s suitability as a primary caregiver.