Amber and Andrew had been fighting a legal battle to gain custody of their four-year-old baby for the past three years. Following the arrest of the reality television star for domestic violence, Andrew filed the case. Finally, he was awarded custody of the baby, in addition to the permission to move to a different town with him. Meanwhile, Teen Mom OG Amber Portwood ended up losing custody of her four-year-old son, James. Amid everything, some unseen facts are finally out of the curtain. The drug drama continues, and the Judge’s report claims that James was THC positive at birth. Let’s get further into the article to know more about Amber Portwood’s custody case.
Teen Mom: Amber’s Son James Was Born With THC, Portwood Caught Smoking On Camera!
The ruthless legal fight started when Andrew filed the case for full custody of his child. He also submitted some documents that contained shocking allegations against the Teen Mom star. Andrew claimed that Amber had taken drugs during her pregnancy and she is a frequent smoker. It was not new for Teen Mom fans to hear such allegations as Amber is one of the most controversial stars. Previous records show her medical history, where she was diagnosed with a borderline and bipolar personality disorder. She also has a history of substance abuse continued in the legal case filed against her. As per the latest judgment reports released by TheSun, Amber had consumed mar*j*ana during and after her pregnancy.
The reports also revealed that James was born with THC. Amber continued to take drugs throughout her tumultuous and unsteady relationship with her ex-boyfriend Andrew. A picture of Portwood smoking mar*j*ana was submitted to the court as evidence. The judge noted the decisions, and finally, Andrew was awarded full custody of the baby. He is now moving to California to live with his family. However, the father still has to “seek permission” from the baby’s mother before making his life’s major decision.
Teen Mom: Amber Opens Up On Losing The Custody
The Indiana Court granted Amber a monthly overnight visitation to James. However, the shocking decision left her in intense pain. Amber recently opened up about her defeat in the custody battle. The Teen Mom shared a post on Instagram on the 28th of July highlighting her “Unbearable Pain.” She wrote that she had been trying for so long to prove herself. Amber submitted 21 negative drug tests in court. On her end, she released a statement earlier stating she is “heartbroken & devastated.” She also asked for a second chance and said, “A person should have a chance to redeem themselves and not be tethered.”
The 38-year-old has undergone multiple psychological evaluations to gain custody. On 27th July, in her interview with E!News, Amber said that she would never stop fighting for her kids. She also had a daughter named Leah with her ex-boyfriend Gary Shirley. Meanwhile, Andrew is very happy with his victory and shares his thoughts on the win, saying, “Now we get to live the dream.”