The U.S. Sun exclusively reported on March 4, 2024, that Jenelle Evans is allegedly separating from David Eason. Jenelle’s alleged court filing claims that David’s “erratic behavior” and “refusal to work” are influencing her decision to separate—but that’s not all.
The Sun reported Jenelle’s allegations that David ruined her reputation and cost her employment opportunities. Allegedly, Jenelle is also blaming David for drinking so much that it’s made her life “intolerable.”
The official court document is called a “complaint for separation.” The Sun claimed that Jenelle “lashed out at David” in the document for two alleged instances of physical harm.
Jenelle claims that David confessed to hurting their dog, Nugget, so seriously in 2019 that the dog unfortunately passed away. The other incident is more recent but equally shocking. David has been charged with a felony for allegedly harming his stepson—Jenelle’s son, Jace Evans.
David Violated His No-Contact Order Against Him for Jace
According to the Sun, Jenelle “officially separated” from David on February 16th. Her “complaint for separation” was entered into court records on February 23rd. It states that Jenelle is filing “with the intent that the separation be permanent.” Jenelle’s separation complaint states, “Throughout the duration of the marriage of the parties,” David exhibited “concerning and, at times, disturbing behavior.”
Jenelle also claims that David has taken over her boat docked at a marina near their home. She also complained that David has “not checked in on her or inquired about” their youngest child, Ensley. The complaint states, in part, that David “has been spending his days drinking” at a watering hole near the marina where he’s living on Jenelle’s boat.
Jenelle also accused David of refusing to hand over the key to their mailbox. Jenelle alleges that she can’t pick up medications delivered for Jace. She claims that Jace has been left “at risk for adverse health effects.”
An alleged condition in David’s felony charge is a “no-contact order against him for Jace.” Jenelle accused David of breaking that order on February 22nd by showing up at her house when Jace was inside.
Jenelle Alleges That David Damaged Her Public Image
Jenelle’s court document alleged that David took her vehicle without permission. She even claimed that she filmed the interaction with David on February 22nd because she feared for her safety.
Jenelle alleges that David “has not maintained consistent full-time employment for a number of years.” He’s “recklessly spent money” in ways that she claims she can prove at trial. She also states that the excess money David spent could have gone “toward the financial well-being of the minor children.”
Jenelle claimed in her “complaint for separation” that she “has been a faithful and dutiful spouse” to David. She stuck by him “through the criticism of millions of people across the world on social media.” She’s accusing him of “degrading her public image” so badly that she allegedly lost work because of it.
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Jenelle wants primary physical custody of Ensley. Although she’s seeking child support from David, Jenelle is allegedly asking the court for “an unequal distribution of assets” in her favor.
The Sun claimed on March 4th that Jenelle wants more of their assets because she is presumably the “main breadwinner in the family.” She’s asking for the court to award her the marital home and property.
David and Jenelle have gone on record calling their home and property “The Land.” Jenelle alleges in her filing that David has threatened her several times and told her she “cannot keep him from ‘his’ home.”
David Reportedly Texted His Ex-Wife
Jenelle’s complaint also involves David’s alleged text messages to his ex-wife, Whitney, who is now married to Shane Rich. Whitney was exclusively interviewed by the Sun on October 24, 2023. She claimed to be “very shocked and surprised” at the “inappropriate and very unexpected” text messages from her ex-husband.
The Sun alleges that they “exclusively obtained” David’s texts in October 2023—and the texts were verified as “coming from David’s cell phone to Whitney.” The Sun published screenshots of David’s alleged texts to Whitney, and David tells his ex-wife, “You were perfect.” He also claimed, “I dream about you all the time,” and wrote, “I wish I could turn back the clock.”
Whitney claimed that David and Jenelle were already “on the verge of separating” last October. She added, “They had been fighting at the time.”
Jenelle’s court document also refers to the felony incident between David and Jace, although she wasn’t clear on the actual date. The document states, “On or about September 28 of 2023, a report was made to medical professionals by plaintiff’s oldest minor child,” who is now 14-year-old Jace.
While the DSS allegedly dismissed its case against David, Jenelle confirmed in the separation document that David’s “criminal case is still pending.” At this point, North Carolina family law states that couples “must be separated for at least one year” before one of them files for an “absolute divorce.”
The Sun alleged that David was served with a copy of Jenelle’s “complaint for separation” on its official filing date of February 23rd. However, the Sun reportedly confirmed with the court clerk that David has yet to file a response.
