Former reality television star Meghan King has sparked attention after sharing a post about supporting “human rights” on her Instagram Stories. This comes shortly after she lost custody of her three children to ex-husband Jim Edmonds. The post was shared on November 23, 2023, while tagging Kirkwood, Missouri as the location.
According to Us Weekly, the custody decision, made public on November 19, followed an investigation by Child Protective Services. King shares three children with Edmonds: an 8-year-old daughter named Aspen and 7-year-old twin boys Hart and Hayes. Reports indicate that Edmonds, aged 55, now holds sole physical custody of the children, while King, 41, retains supervised visitation rights.
A source revealed that the custody arrangement is temporary and pending a hearing that is set for December 2023 to determine whether the decision will become permanent. During this period, both parents have not publicly commented on the situation, with Edmonds opting not to elaborate when approached by Us Weekly.
King and Edmonds were married from 2014 until their divorce was finalized in 2021. The split occurred shortly after Edmonds filed for divorce one day after their fifth wedding anniversary in October 2019. Edmonds has since remarried, tying the knot with Kortnie O’Connor in September 2022.
Their relationship has been tumultuous, marked by allegations and disputes. In May of this year, police were called to Edmonds’ residence after King reportedly entered without permission. She has claimed that Edmonds was “emotionally abusive,” a statement that he has publicly denied. A representative for Edmonds responded to her claims, stating, “As usual, Meghan is telling tales,” and emphasized that he is an involved father.
The situation has drawn reactions from their former co-stars. Tamra Judge, another Real Housewives of Orange County alum, expressed her support for King on social media, commenting, “Thoughts and prayers ❤️ you’re an amazing mom.” Meanwhile, Kelly Dodd shared her concern in a TikTok video, emphasizing the need for King to reunite with her children, stating, “I just pray that she gets her babies back.”
King’s tenure on the Real Housewives of Orange County spanned from 2015 to 2017, with guest appearances thereafter. In a January 2019 blog post, she announced her departure from the show, reflecting on the deep connections she made during her time on the series, particularly with Shannon Beador and Tamra Judge.
As the upcoming custody hearing approaches, the focus remains on the well-being of King’s children and the evolving dynamics between the former couple. The outcome of the hearing could have significant implications for King’s relationship with her children moving forward.
