‘RHOC’ Star Meghan King Temporarily Loses Custody of Children following CPS Examination
Los Angeles, CA – November 20, 2025 – Former “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Meghan King has temporarily lost custody of her three children to ex-husband Jim Edmonds, a court decision revealed today. The development follows a recent investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS).
The loss of custody stems from concerns raised during the CPS investigation, the details of which remain largely sealed. King and Edmonds, who finalized their divorce in 2019 after five years of marriage, had previously agreed to a joint custody arrangement in May 2021 for their three children: daughter Aspen and twins hart and Hayes. This new ruling represents a significant shift in their post-divorce family dynamic and raises questions about the future of their co-parenting arrangement.
the investigation was reportedly triggered by allegations surrounding King’s parenting and the children’s welfare. Edmonds initiated emergency legal action seeking full custody,citing concerns for the children’s safety and well-being. While the specifics of the allegations remain confidential, the situation unfolded amid a backdrop of past turmoil for the couple, including accusations of infidelity that contributed to their divorce.
King and edmonds’ relationship publicly fractured in 2019 following reports of Edmonds engaging in an affair with their former nanny. The ensuing scandal played out extensively in the media and fueled contentious divorce proceedings. The current CPS investigation and subsequent custody decision mark the latest chapter in their complicated and frequently enough public separation.
