As per Page Six “Mama June” Shannon was arrested on several drug possession charges in 2019, which eventually resulted in Lauryn Shannon (also known as Pumpkin) gaining temporary guardianship over Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Shannon. Lauryn, who is June Shannon’s other daughter and six years older than Alana, took full responsibility for her sister’s care while their mother worked on her sobriety and mental health. However, now that June is solidly on the road to recovery, she petitioned to get custody back. But the courts were not in her favor.
Lauryn now has permanent custody of Alana, which gives her full rights and the ability to oversee major life decisions, including June’s visitation rights, The Sun exclusively reported. “It is in the best interest of the child that the plaintiff is awarded sole custody,” the judge said. Georgia court documents also revealed that June has to pay $800 for monthly child support and payments to Lauryn will run until Alana is 18 years old.
While it may appear like June took a complete loss, the judge made it clear that “both parties had agreed to the arrangement” which means everyone is in favor of Alana’s well-being and best interests. Hopefully, the family can find a way to heal.
Nicki
