Kehlani’s custody battle has taken a surprising turn. The singer decided to file for a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend Javaughn Young-White on August 13. The order was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court and prohibits Young-White from having any contact with Kehlani or her daughter. It is no coincidence that the order was filed two weeks after Kehlani filed for sole custody of her daughter. Not only is Young-White barred from having contact with his family members, but he must also stay 100 meters away from their home.
TMZ reported that Kehlani will retain sole custody of her daughter Adeya while the restraining order is in effect. Commissioner Jeffrey W. Korn explained that the order was processed quickly because Young-White has a history of abuse against Kehlani. Korn also cited a lack of cooperation regarding co-parenting and fear of possible child abduction during the custody battle. “He is not doing well emotionally and appears to suffer from periods of despair,” Kehlani claimed in court documents. “When he is agitated, he cannot stop moving and throws his arms in the air while screaming and yelling at me.”
Kehlani accused her ex of being emotionally unwell
The tables have turned in this highly publicized custody battle. Young-White was the first to make allegations, claiming Kehlani was a member of a cult. On July 24, Young-White filed a lawsuit, stating that the cult “controls her actions and behavior, including when it comes to raising our daughter.” He also accused the singer of leaving Adeya in the care of so-called cult members while she was on tour. “The environment she has created for herself is not the type of environment a child should live in,” he claimed.
Kehlani denied these allegations on social media. She denied being part of a cult or putting her daughter in danger. “I strongly deny any allegations that I put my child in danger,” she wrote on Instagram. “Or left my child alone with anyone deemed dangerous or unsafe… My child and my commitment as a mother have always been and always will be my only driving forces in this life.” Both the singer and her ex-boyfriend are seeking sole custody of Adeya. Young-White’s restraining order hearing has been set for September 3.
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