Teen Mom Drama: Mackenzie Edwards Pleads to Reactivate Divorce Filing Amid Inactivity
Mackenzie Edwards’ Plea for Divorce Reactivation
Ryan Edwards and his estranged wife Mackenzie’s divorce proceedings have hit a roadblock, with the case reportedly dismissed due to inactivity. Mackenzie, however, is now urging the judge to reconsider and reopen the case after more than 200 days of no progress.
The Stalemate in Divorce Proceedings
Court documents reveal that there has been no movement from either party in the divorce process for over 200 days. Mackenzie is adamant that there is no chance of reconciliation and is determined to move on from the marriage and the recent drama involving Ryan.
Ryan’s Current Situation
According to reports, Mackenzie sent a copy of her request to reactivate the divorce to Ryan’s parents’ home, as Ryan now resides with his new girlfriend, Amanda Conner, whom he met during his time in rehab. The lack of progress in the divorce is attributed to Ryan’s incarceration at the time of the initial filing in February 2023.
The Failed Attempts at Resolving the Divorce
Despite efforts to settle the divorce after Ryan’s release, Mackenzie and Ryan faced resistance during the hearing. They were then mandated to undergo mediation, which ultimately proved unsuccessful. The former couple is scheduled for a court appearance on March 18, with the possibility of Mackenzie’s request being granted automatically if Ryan fails to appear.
Legal Battles and Support Systems
The divorce proceedings have been characterized by conflict, leading to Mackenzie obtaining a restraining order against Ryan due to alleged harassment and threats. Meanwhile, Ryan’s ex-partner and mother of his oldest child, Maci Bookout, has been a pillar of support amid his legal challenges while also fostering a better relationship between Ryan and their teenage son Bentley.
This tumultuous chapter in Ryan’s life, marked by struggles with substance abuse, has impacted his involvement in Bentley’s life. Despite this, Ryan’s parents have maintained an active presence in their grandson’s upbringing. Mackenzie distanced herself from the MTV reality series long before filing for divorce due to concerns about Ryan’s portrayal.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the drama continues to unfold, with Mackenzie pushing for closure and Ryan navigating the complexities of representing himself in the divorce case.
03/05/2024 07:29 pm EST
Ryan Edwards and his estranged wife Mackenzie’s divorce drags on…sort of. The Teen Mom alums have been going through a divorce for over a year, and recently, a judge dismissed the case, reportedly due to inactivity. But Mackenzie is pleading for the judge to reopen the case. There was no movement from either party in the divorce for over 200 days, per court documents. But Mackenzie is making it clear there’s no reconciliation in the future, and she’s ready to be free of the marriage and the recent drama involving Ryan.
The Ashley reports that Ryan was mailed a copy of Mackenzie’s request for the divorce to be reactivated. The court documents were sent to the home of Ryan’s parents. He currently lives with a new girlfriend, Amanda Conner, whom he met in rehab. As for why there was no movement in the divorce, Mackenzie cites Ryan’s incarceration at the time she originally filed for divorce back in February 2023.
Mackenzie, who shares two children with Ryan, says they tried settling their divorce after his release. But Ryan was resistant at the hearing. They were ordered to mediation, which also was unsuccessful.
The former couple is scheduled for a court date on March 18. If Ryan fails to show up, Mackenzie’s request will be granted by the court automatically. Ryan is currently representing himself in the divorce.
Their split has been contentious, with Mackenzie requesting and bring granted a restraining order due to Ryan’s alleged harassment and threats. Meanwhile, Ryan’s ex, and the mother of his oldest child Bently, Maci Bookout, has been supporting him amid his legal troubles, as well as helping Ryan cultivate a better relationship with their teenage son. Ryan’s been in and out of Bently’s life since he was born due to his personal substance abuse issues, but his parents have been active in Bently’s life. Mackenzie stopped appearing on the MTV reality series years before filing for divorce due to her dissatisfaction with how Ryan was being perceived.
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