Kendra Duggar Reportedly Separates From Parents During Joseph Duggar Court Case

Kendra Duggar is reportedly no longer communicating with her parents as her family faces growing emotional and financial pressure tied to Joseph Duggar's ongoing court case, according to insiders familiar with the situation.
The 27-year-old reality TV personality is said to have separated from her family during a difficult period marked by legal troubles involving her husband, Joseph Duggar. Sources told Us Weekly that communication between Kendra and her parents has completely broken down in recent weeks.
"Kendra is not communicating with her family," an insider said, adding that her parents, Paul and Christina Caldwell, along with her eight siblings, have left their home and placed their belongings in storage while trying to figure out their next steps.
The source described the situation as highly stressful, noting that the family is still uncertain about where they will live next. They also said the Caldwells may consider relocating out of state as they try to rebuild stability, according to Page Six.
"Relocating is always difficult, especially with a large family and the stress they are under," the insider explained. "They are considering a move out of state."
Kendra Duggar is putting some distance between herself and her parents amid her and husband Joseph Duggar's ongoing legal issues. https://t.co/gVBBRTFttS
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Kendra Duggar Separates From Family
According to the report, Kendra is the oldest child in her family and has stepped back from contact while tensions rise. The insider also claimed her father, Paul Caldwell, had to leave his job and is currently seeking new work to support the family during the crisis.
The strain comes as Joseph Duggar faces serious legal issues. He has pleaded not guilty to charges involving alleged misconduct with a minor and other related accusations.
Both Joseph and Kendra have also been linked to separate charges of child endangerment in a different case, though they have denied wrongdoing.
Sources say the Caldwells are now focused on rebuilding their lives and supporting children affected by the situation. They also claim the family is trying to distance themselves from the Duggar family entirely, though being cut off by Kendra has added emotional pain, TheBlast reported.
"They want to distance themselves as much as possible, but it hurts them to be cut off by Kendra," the insider said.
Before leaving their home, the family reportedly experienced worsening conditions, including financial strain and unsafe living circumstances. The situation has reportedly pushed them to consider counseling and long-term recovery steps.
"More than anything they want to feel safe and start over and to enter counseling to heal," the source added.
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