Teen Mom’s Jenelle Evans extends restraining order against ‘violent’ ex David Eason to protect herself over Christmas
TEEN Mom star Jenelle Evans has been granted an extension to the restraining order she filed against estranged husband David Eason.
The order, which prevents him contacting or coming near her, will remain in place until January 13, first reported.
The mother of three, 27, appeared in Nashville court to face off against her 31-year-old ex to have her temporary protective order continued by the judge.
She filed the restraining order on October 31, the same day that she announced their split on social media.
The MTV star claimed that she filed for the order because she was "scared" for her life and her children's well-being.
In documents first obtained by , the reality star detailed several incidents of David's alleged abuse and explained her ex's threats had "escalated."
In the October 31st filing, she wrote: "Because of his recent threats, his history of violence, his erratic behaviour and his large stockpile of weapons, I am scared for my life and my children's well-being."
She also chronicled 11 alleged incidents involving David over the past two years for the temporary order, which was issued on behalf of Jenelle and her three kids; Jace Evans, 10, Kaiser Griffith, five, and Ensley Eason, two.
She shares Ensley with Eason, Kaiser with ex-boyfriend Nathan Griffith, and Jace's dad is ex-boyfriend Andrew Lewis.
The star, who rose to fame on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, split from David in October after a turbulent year during which he killed their dog.
She posted an emotional message on Instagram, telling fans: "I've lived my life on camera since I was 17 years old. And a lot of it hasn't been pretty. But its been my life.
"Like anyone else I want what's best for my kids and I want to be happy.
Adding: "With time away from Teen Mom I've started to look at my life differently and I know I need to make changes. I'm starting that now. The kids and I have moved away from David.
"Nobody gets into a marriage expecting it to end but I know that's what is best for me, and for my kids. Today I've filed papers to start that process."
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She signed off: "I appreciate the support from everybody who has asked how I am. Me and the kids are doing great.
"We need some time to be together. But you'll hear from us again soon."
The resulting fallout saw Janelle fired from Teen Mom 2 and her temporarily lose custody of her children.