Las Vegas, NV – Jenelle Evans’ eldest son, Jace, 16, has reportedly relocated to North Carolina to reside with a relative following a family disagreement. The move comes after Evans, 33, imposed a grounding on Jace following concerns regarding his actions related to Child Protective Services (CPS), according to multiple sources including *TMZ* and *Us Weekly*.
As reported by *TMZ* on Thursday, August 21st, the move occurred after Jace allegedly threatened to contact CPS in a dispute with Evans. However, a source confirmed to *Us Weekly* that CPS never investigated the matter and Jace was not responsible for childcare while Evans was absent. Evans utilizes a babysitter obtained through the care.com platform, a service enjoyed by her children.
Jace’s reported move follows several recent tensions within the family. The issues stem from Jace’s ongoing probation for an unspecified offense, the details of which remain sealed due to his age.
Evans shares Jace with his former stepfather, Andrew Lewis, son Kaiser, 11, with ex-husband Nathan Griffith, and daughter Ensley, 8, with ex-husband David Eason.
Despite the heightened tensions, Evans “allowed” Jace to relocate to North Carolina, citing what she termed as being “best” for him, according to *TMZ*.
This development follows a recent period of upheaval. In June, Evans disclosed that Jace had returned to live with her in Las Vegas after a stint residing with his biological father in Florida. In August, Jace raised eyebrows by posting screenshots of private text exchanges with Evans via social media, triggering further disputes. One post detailed an alleged altercation involving Eason, and another highlighted custody concerns.
In response to the text leak, Evans stated on Wednesday, August 20th, that she “disciplined” Jace over the incident. Evans further explained that Jace has been struggling to adhere to rules established due to recent legal issues and medical diagnoses, adding that the family is experiencing considerable difficulty during this period.
This report comes as David Eason, 37, faced a misdemeanor charge of child abuse following accusations of assault against Jace in September 2023, as previously reported by *TMZ*.
*Us Weekly* has reached out to Evans’ representative for comment.