Mackenzie Standifer was recently granted emergency temporary custody of the two kids she shares with Ryan Edwards— but now a Tennessee judge is making demands that the Teen Mom’ dad undergo specific drug-testing and only have supervised visits with his kids.
Over the weekend, The Ashley broke the news that Mack requested— and was granted— temporary ex parte custody of Jagger and Stella, as well as a restraining order that bars Ryan’s wife Amanda Conner from being around the kids. The Ashley has now acquired the documents filed by the court last week which state that the judge ruled that the kids could suffer “immediate and irreparable injury” should custody not be taken from Ryan immediately.
The Ashley can also reveal that Ryan will now have to submit to very specific drug testing, as Mackenzie suspects that the ‘Teen Mom’ star may be using opioid-like chemical compound(s) found in the kratom plant. As fans are aware, Ryan has struggled with substance abuse issues for years and had a very long addiction to opioids. He has claimed to be sober for the last few years, however.
Judge Kyle Hedrick appears to be questioning Ryan’s sobriety, as he has ordered Ryan to have his fingernails clipped at a testing facility and have the specimen tested “for the longest scientifically supported lookback period.” (This means that they are going to test for drug use as far back as it’s scientifically accurate.)
The judge has ordered Ryan to undergo a “comprehensive nail panel” within seven days of the order being issued. This panel will specifically test for use of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (also known as 7-OH), which are both alkaloids found in the kratom plant. They can produce opioid-like effects and are often used recreationally or for relief of opioid/substance withdrawal symptoms. Mitragynine and 7-OH do not show up in a standard five-panel or 10-panel drug test.
As of July, kratom has been banned in Tennessee, where Ryan lives.
In addition to the drug-testing, Judge Hedrick’s order mandates that Ryan not be allowed to have unsupervised time with Jagger and Stella. He is also not allowed to drive them anywhere or take them anywhere.
“Father is restrained from removing, or causing another person to remove either child from Mother, school, daycare or either set of grandparents except as expressly authorized in this Order,” the court order obtained by The Ashley states.
Until further notice, Ryan is only permitted to see his kids at his parents’ home, with his parents Jen and Larry Edwards supervising those visits.
The judge has ruled that it’s up to Mackenzie to decide if the kids can go to Jen and Larry’s home.
“Mother may, in her discretion, permit the paternal grandparents to spend time with the children during the time assigned to [Ryan] in the current parenting plan whether or not [Ryan] is present,” the order states.
Ryan (and Amanda) have also both been banned from driving the kids anywhere. Amanda is not allowed to be near Jagger and Stella.
“Father’s current wife shall not supervise, transport, or be alone with the children,” the order states.
These rulings are to stay in effect until a hearing takes place, or the Court issues an additional order. As of press time, it does not appear that any hearing has been scheduled in the case.
Ryan and Amanda have yet to speak out about the judge’s rulings.
The Ashley will continue to update this story as more information is available. Stay tuned…
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That kratom is some nasty shit. My friends husband takes it. He gets nasty.
Soooooo Jasmine is Amanda, isn’t she? The desperation to blame Mack for this is wild.
Your desperation to want to blame Ryan for EVERYTHING is what’s wild!!! I never once said Ryan wasn’t somewhat guilty…but Mack is guilty too!!!
Give credit (blame) where credit (blame is due!!! Not just where you think it solely lies!!!
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lol is this really Amanda? Get a life junkie 😭😂👋
Oh, hell yes. 🤣 She also appears to have briefly created the never before seen account Hushyomouth just to agree with herself. Chick definitely isn’t sober and is very jealous of Mack. The fact that @TheAshley had to jump in a correct her “going public” narrative and she still chose to argue is wild. Everyone’s wrong but Amanda…I mean Jasmine. One thing I love about this site is when the subjects of the articles jump in the comments under assumed names. Jenelle has done it and now Amanda. At least Jenelle’s sister had the balls to admit it was her when she did it. Amanda is a coward.
Just cant handle that someone agrees with me huh prick?
@JonesboroBioExorcist I’m neither Amanda or Jasmine, moron!!! Obsessed much??? 😂😂😂😂🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
For sure! And, she’s starting to slip up too much, like claiming that she’s never seen Mack diet or go to the gym. That’s not something anyone would know unless they actually know Mack. It’s not like she’s stalked by the paparazzi.
Wrong, when you see someone on a weekly basis you become pretty knowledgeable about what they do/dont do off camera…just like how people like you seem to think you know Maci (just because you see her drink beer often) or Amber (just because you see a few rants on Instagram or weekly couch sessions)…you dont know what they do off camera…all you can do is speculate…just like me…but in my case, if you go back on your word (like mack did when she said she wouldn’t come on the show), then you date and marry someone who you already know is nothing but trouble instead of running for the hills (like Dalis and Shelby did) then chances are that they aren’t any better than the “famous” person your involved with.
I bet mimi Jen allows Amanda to be around jagger and Stella though.
7OH is nasty stuff that distills Kratom to its highest level. The Kansas City Star did an investigation a year ago since one of the major manufacturers is based there and it’s like the difference between chewing a poppy and shooting heroin.
7OH is popping up more and more, it’s becoming an epidemic.
I knew something must have happened. It didn’t make sense for a judge to issue emergency custody to Mackenzie for something that happened with Amanda 4 months ago
Perhaps this new judge is Mack fan, just like the last one was obviously an Edwards fan?
That would certainly make it make sense.
Maybe this new judge is a fan is not having kids around active junkies. That would make sense
The “justice system” is a joke…especially those that try cases containing public figure is even more of a joke…my reasoning makes more sense then yours
Amanda, put the pipe down. Get clean and get off the internet. You’re making yourself look worse than you already do.
Did I fucking ask you? No, I didn’t
Custody issue aside, i never really liked Mack…she knew Ryan had issues from the very beginning, (including driving high to their wedding) yet she still married him and proceeded to bring two kids into the situation…the ONLY victims her are Jagger and Stella…Mack has always been an attention seeker and even now that shes rid of them shes still trying to make herself relevant…like seriously, bye Felicia…if she really cares about the kids she’d handle this shit privately.
He’s the one who can’t stay off the drugs for his kids !!
I never said he was innocent…but neither is Mack…ppl want to point blame, well point blame at BOTH PARTIES, not just one
She didn’t make this public, how is this her fault? Ryan and Amanda are both junkies, that’s their fault
She’s the one who is dragging this through the courts…not all court battles are publicized (unless you choose to make it public) and she obviously did.
Mack was also the one who per her words on a reunion special said that when she was asked if she wanted to be on TM she said “no no and hell no”…now look what’s happened, she made her boo hoo appearances (just to make ppl feel sorry for her) and shes still doing it…I only feel sorry for those babies…fuck her and all the Edwards crew.
LOL you act like Mack put this article out. Stay on topic. This is about how Ryan is a shitty dad and needs to get his shit together.
You dont have to do public with that shit.
And last I checked, Kratom isnt an illegal substance (or they wouldn’t sell it in smoke shops with vape pens, cigarettes), so jury’s still out on whether he’s sober as far as im concerned.
Substance abuse aside, she could have handled this A LOT better…but she chose not to.
Go public*
Completely agree with you.
Thank you
What did she make public? She was afraid for her kids and went to the courts. That’s exactly what she’s supposed to do. She didn’t release the court order or make any public statements about this. I realize it’s easier to hate on Mack than to acknowledge that Ryan continues to be a problem, but FFS.
Ryan’s destroying the house for one thing is one thingthat could have been kept private, and EVERY court appearance she had to make where Ryan is concerned is another…and NOBODY is gonna tell me that she couldn’t have kept it quiet…but she wasn’t gonna because shes a shit stirrer/attention seeker!!!
Hell, even Maci had to take Ryan to court a couple of times…you didn’t see her making a big deal out of it did you? No, you didn’t…that’s because she handled her legal shit like a gd boss!!!
She and Taylor may have their issues, like drinking beer on a regular basis (which is not a crime) or getting shit faced when its their anniversary, they are celebrating one of their birthdays or decide to go out with their friends, but as far as parenting goes they are top fucking tier…seriously, they are right up there with Gary and Kristina Shirley!!!
So you want people to hide when a violent junkie behaves like a violent junkie? So are you one or are you covering for one?
We dont need to know about what does on in their lives…ignorance is bliss
Besides, didn’t MTV fire this family because they supported Trump? Yes, i think so. So, why are we keeping them relevant…ill tell you why, it’s because ppl like Mack and the Edward’s clan, dont know how to handle their shit IN PRIVATE!!!
Wrong. It’s illegal in Tennessee where they live. Next excuse?
@Jasmine– Just to clarify, Mackenzie didn’t go public with it. It is public information that I found via court records. She has no choice whether or not it is viewable by the public. -The Ashley
Someone makes it public!!! And I highly doubt its the one AND ONLY person that everyone seems to want to hate on…both parties (Ryan and Mack) are shitty people!!
Its MOST DEFINITELY the one claims to be the victim (when the ONLY victims are the kids!! THAT is the one giving you and other tabloids the access to this!!!
Cameras aren’t even allowed in the courtroom. And thats so that court matters will remain PRIVATE!!!
Lay the blame at both their feet, not just his!!!
Do you not understand what a public record is?
I understand requesting privacy so that records dint go public
The Ashley; can you clarify: can Amanda not be around Stella and Jager at all or only if supervised?
In your article: “Father’s current wife shall not supervise, transport, or be alone with the children,” the order states.
(Alone) with children makes me think that she could be around them with another adult (Jen/ Larry)
GFY and that opinion of yours. Mack isn’t a junky who almost killed her kid. She isn’t smoking fentanyl off foils and meth in the bathroom like Amanda and Ryan.
Also, you don’t know jack about court rules because Mack doesn’t have a choice whether things are public or not.
She sure has kept the baby weight off (I wonder why)…maybe because shes a junkie herself?
Bentley himself said that Larry and/or Jen had to watch them quite often because Ryan and Mack were constantly in their bedroom and they had the door shut AND LOCKED…the only reason you hide from your kids is drugs.
I can get on board with this theory actually. Mack was always a chunkster now she’s super skinny
Public figures are ALWAYS given a choice!!!
And if she gave two shits about her kids and did request privacy then she should be suing the pants off whomever leaked the info…but ahes not because she dont give a damn about anything or anyone but herself and whatever attention she can get out of her situation
You can’t sue for public information being released. And that would just create more publicity. Your inane attempts to make this Mack’s fault instead of Ryan’s are just pathetic.
Yes, sweet cheeks, ya can!! Famous people can do whatever the fuck they want to!!!
And I never said that Ryan didn’t have any fault in this!!! Im just smart enough to realize that this is not ALL HIS FAULT!!!
LOL at claiming that famous people can do what they want when we are talking about Mack who was a small part of D-List Teen Mom. Truly delusional.
She wanted the fame and fortune…and obviously still does…no matter who it hurts (her kids)
Ryan and his family really and truly had no choice…Ryan knocked Maci up and his family just went along for the ride.
The Ashley has now explicitly told you that they found the court records and Mack had nothing to do with it. You are very confident and very wrong.
The Ashley only found the records because people like Mack make them publicly available…I hate Ryan, I hate and I hate his parents…FUCK THEM ALL
I only like Maci, Taylor and those kids (Bentley, Jagger, Stella, Jayde and Maverick)
You think Mack controls the court website?? You think that she personally asked the court staff if they could pretty please publish this on their court records even they never ever do that? Do you realize how that sounds? You’ve lost the plot. Just admit to yourself that you don’t actually know how anything works and move the eff on.
Well, she is a controlling, lying manipulative bitch so yeah I think she would and I think the “justice system” would let her
Just admit that your mommy and daddy made a mistake if giving you life and MOVE THE FUCK ON
Streets, the one you are arguing with doesnt seem to have the facilities to follow an argument, but bless you for trying.
im guessing they might be doing some day partaking…
You know who we need right now?
Nibs.
Wherever you are, bro, stay lit.
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Dont drag me into this, 😉 Firmly on the sober parents side.
BYE FELICIA…NO ONE ASKED YOU
What makes you think Mack is sober?
She’s had 3 kids and is skinny as a fucking toothpick!!
I’ve never once seen her go to gym or diet in any way.
Not surprised. They created a high relapse risk by getting together at rehab and immediately adding kids and marriage. Neither of them seemed to take sobriety very seriously either. And once again, their kids are their collateral damage.
Good for Mack for doing what she needed to do to keep her kids safe. She was accused of being petty in a couple of the comments on the previous post. Clearly, this had nothing to do with pettiness. Stella and Jagger don’t need to be anywhere near Ryan or Amanda.
Oh we have a new judge other than slap on the wrist Starnes! I knew he wasn’t sober
We aren’t sure just that Amanda had relapsed so ppl are naturally assuming he may be also which isn’t fair to a point but with his history it’s always going to be questioned.He’s actually the one that called on his own wife Amanda when she she was all messed up driving with Presley in the car though.I sure hope he hasn’t though.
Mack must have provided something to the judge to make that Ryan likely relapsed. Judges don’t just strip parents of custody pending a unique drug test without something more than the ex making an accusation. Judges see exes lob accusations at each other all the time. That’s just not enough for an ex parte order.
The judge would not be able to make a judgment against Ryan unless he had some sort of evidence that his sobriety in question. His girlfriend not being sober would not be enough evidence.
Crazy
dang that’s depression
Are the kids not permitted to be around Amanda, or are they not allowed to be ALONE with Amanda? The wording seems potentially ambiguous, so was just curious!
Also good for the judge for ordering alternatives besides what’s on standard tests as well as forcing a nail test! Hopefully we will end up finding out what’s really been going on.
If I remember right they aren’t allowed around her at all at Mack’s discretion and judge approved it.
It says right up there she can’t be unsupervised with them and Ryan can’t either.
So clearly Ryan isn’t sober. And it sounds like he (and probably Amanda) use Kratom so they can get high and get negative drug tests to “prove” their sobriety since Kratom doesn’t show up in standardized testing. I hope that this Judge doesn’t exchange Christmas cards with the Edward’s and actually puts the children’s safety first. Quite frankly I wouldn’t trust Larry and Jen to not allow Ryan and Amanda unsupervised visits against court orders because they coddle Ryan.