A major family crisis has erupted around Jenelle Evans after her mother, Barbara Evans, reportedly filed an emergency motion for custody of Jenelle’s 16-year-old son, Jace. The legal move comes after a frightening incident involving a firearm that shocked fans of the Teen Mom 2 franchise.

The alarming incident that triggered the custody filing

Reports say the situation began on February 22, 2026, when Jace allegedly pulled out a gun during a confrontation at Barbara’s home in North Carolina. Barbara reportedly called 911 after the teen threatened both himself and her, prompting police to respond to what authorities described as a “troubled teen disturbance.”

According to sources, the situation escalated when Jace allegedly pointed the gun at himself and threatened suicide, which led to immediate intervention from law enforcement.

Following the incident, Jace was reportedly placed in a mental health facility so professionals could assess his condition and provide treatment.

Barbara Evans files emergency custody motion

Shortly after the incident, Barbara took legal action. Court records indicate she filed a Motion for Emergency Child Custody and Motion to Modify Custody on March 11, seeking to regain custody of her grandson.

She reportedly also requested an ex parte order, which would allow a judge to make an immediate decision without waiting for a full hearing if the court believes the child may be in danger.

A hearing for the custody case has been scheduled for April 13, and Jace’s biological father, Andrew Lewis, is expected to attend.

A long and complicated custody history

The situation is especially dramatic because Barbara previously raised Jace for most of his childhood.

• Barbara originally took custody of Jace when he was an infant due to concerns about Jenelle’s stability.

• After years of legal battles, Jenelle regained full custody in March 2023.

Now, with this latest incident, the family appears to be heading back to court over who should care for him.

Jenelle’s response

A representative for Jenelle said the focus right now is on finding the best mental-health support for Jace and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy during this difficult period.

Jenelle has also acknowledged that her son has struggled with mental-health challenges in the past, including diagnoses such as ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder.

What happens next

The upcoming court hearing will likely determine:

• Whether Barbara regains temporary or permanent custody

• What role Jenelle will have in Jace’s care

• What mental-health treatment plan will be required

For fans of the Teen Mom franchise, the situation has sparked widespread concern online. Many viewers who watched Jace grow up on TV are hoping the family can resolve the conflict and focus on the teen’s well-being.