Kody Brown takes paternity test as Christine takes ‘Sister Wives’ patriarch to court
LEHI, UTAH: “Sister Wives” star Kody Brown is expected to appear in court with his ex-wife, Christine Brown, in December 2024. In 2021, Christine left Kody to pursue her dreams, and she has now filed suit sued for child support. against him. Kody and Christine made remarks that have not yet been made public, which made their trial more interesting. To express their wishes on the matter, they hired lawyers.
It won’t be long before the ex-“Sister Wives” couple faces off in court, according to The Ashley’s Reality Roundup. Their meeting is set for December 18, 2024, in Utah. According to the most recent report, Kody and Christine are expected to attend a case management conference. Instead of appearing in person, Kody and Christine will participate in a virtual conference call for court proceedings.
Former ‘Sister Wives’ Couple Christine Brown and Kody Brown to Settle Things in Court (YouTube/@tlc)
‘Sister Wives’ fans won’t be able to watch court proceedings
On October 29, Kody, Christine and their lawyers were informed that it was illegal to record the Sister Wives conference. Court documents state: “Court proceedings, including electronic proceedings, may not be recorded, photographed or transmitted. Failure to comply with this ban may be treated as contempt of court, punishable by a fine and imprisonment. »
On September 16, Christine filed a “petition for declaration of paternity, child custody, parenting time and child support” against Kody using her married name, Christine Woolley. In the lawsuit, she asked Kody to confirm his biological relationship with their daughter, Truely Brown, by taking a paternity test.
As “Sister Wives” viewers will recall, Kody’s third wife was Christine. At the time of their marriage, Kody’s name was not on any of their six children’s birth certificates because their marriage was considered illegal and they were not publicly recognized as polygamous.
On October 23, a paternity-related charge was paid the same day Kody submitted his response to Christine’s complaint, indicating that paternity testing may be underway. Kody and Christine have taken steps to prevent the public from seeing personal and family information, such as tax returns and other sensitive details. Only the courts, Kody, Christine and their legal representatives can read the contents of Kody’s response/counterclaim since it has been designated “non-public.”
Kody Brown and Christine Brown’s court proceedings will not be filmed for ‘Sister Wives’ (YouTube/@tlc)
‘Sister Wives’ Star Christine Brown Demands Public Humiliation for Kody Brown
The upcoming trial between Kody and Christine highlights the ongoing tension in their relationship. Unless a third party steps in to facilitate a resolution, it appears the two remain at odds and may struggle to reach an agreement. If Kody and Christine had wanted, they could have simply worked out their differences in private. However, the fact that they decided to go to court indicates that they are willing to present facts and evidence to each other in public.
The father of the Brown family most certainly wants to keep his money safe, while Christine is determined to hold him accountable for paying child support. Both are determined to teach each other a lesson through this legal dispute.
This court case sheds light on the former couple’s parenting approaches. Christine truly shows her commitment to their youngest daughter by seeking full custody and requesting financial support from Kody to ensure she can properly care for her. However, Kody might think that since Christine left him and is now married to someone else, she doesn’t deserve anything. Out of spite, he probably wants to keep custody of his daughter.
‘Sister Wives’ stars Christine Brown and Kody Brown head to court over custody of their children (YouTube/@tlc)
‘Sister Wives’ Stars Christine Brown and Kody Brown Disagree
The trial between Kody and Christine is scheduled for December 2024. Unfortunately, viewers have seen them fight over several issues over the past 27 years, so this isn’t the first time they’ve done this.
Kody and Christine faced significant marital difficulties and parental disagreements. While the outcome of the affair is certainly intriguing, it is unlikely to change their interpersonal dynamic going forward.
The ex-Sister Wives couple will likely continue to live separate lifestyles, with Kody working on his children with his fourth and favorite wife, Robyn Brown, and Christine focusing on her children.
‘Sister Wives’ star Christine Brown split from Kody Brown in 2021 (Instagram/@christine_brownsw/@tlc)
Season 19 of “Sister Wives” airs Sundays at 10 p.m. EDT on TLC.