RECAP: ‘Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Reveals Kody Stole Money From Family Account

In the Sister Wives episode broadcast on Sunday January 26 Janelle Brown thinks about his financial situation with Kody Brown following their separation, highlighting long-standing issues within their plural marriage.

Janelle opens up about her financial struggles

“I never felt like I had much control over my own money because everyone was drawing from the same [account]”, Janelle confides in Christine Brun. Although she acknowledges that the family fund worked well when they were unified, she admits that financial disagreements arose over time.

“It was great when we all started” Janelle actions. “We organized our family this way. But towards the end, it was really, really difficult.

This mother of six remembers that in the beginning, the family collectively decided which bills to prioritize.

“There was a bit like that [where] we figured out what bills needed to be paid, how we were going to pay, who had priority,” she explains. However, Janelle claims that Kody began withdrawing large sums of money without explaining the purpose. “In recent years, Kody I would just withdraw funds, and I don’t know why. And the money was just spent – ​​and a lot of it,” she says.

Kody defends his financial decisions

Kody denies at Janelle’s accusations of embezzlement, defending himself as the head of a large family. “I was the father of an 18-year-old child and husband of many more than Janelle“, he said, emphasizing that the money had to cover many expenses. “We needed money in many areas that were not always available. at Janelle’s business.”

Kody specifies that Janelleas the family accountant, was responsible for overseeing the transactions but may not have understood the reasoning behind them. “Some of the bills we all have to pay were supposed to be paid by her,” Kody said, suggesting Janelle had more control than she claims.

Janelle refutes this by saying, “He likes this mantra that somehow I was [the] an all-powerful one with all financial control. She points out: “In reality, I was just the person who recorded the transactions and sent them to the CPA. »

Coyote Pass disputes

The family’s financial disagreements are compounded by their shared property, Coyote Pass, which remains a sticking point for Kody, Robyn, JanelleAnd Meri. Janelle reflects on his decision to trust Kody’s territory management. “I had faith that everything would work out in the end. And looking back now, I’m like, “Wow, that’s really stupid.” » Why didn’t I insist that we all be titled on all the pieces? »

Janelle And Meri agree that they paid for the property equally through the family account, but Kody disputes it. “We didn’t pay for the Coyote Pass in the same way,” he says. “I paid a full sum on my own, at least 92 percent. For the rest of the property, we all contributed.

The conflicting narratives further widen the gap between Kody and his ex-wives. “I feel like Kody and Robyn probably have a plan for what they want to do and how they want to handle it,” Meri admits. “I think that Janelle has some sort of plan, and I know I do too. And none of us talk to each other because none of us trust each other.

Kodyfor its part, shows little urgency in resolving the land conflict. “I’m working on this,” he tells the cameras. “But I’m not rushing to do it. I am not your servant to rule.

Janelle and Meri consider legal action

Janelle And Meri discuss hiring attorneys to resolve ongoing issues with Coyote Pass. “I think it’s time someone stood up for me. I’ll probably find a lawyer. Janelle said. “I actually talked to one about it. I hope you feel that way about yourself too.

Meri ” agrees, noting, “I’m doing it because it’s been a year and a half since I had this conversation with Kody. » In his confessional, Meri admits: “There was a lot of confusion about how things were run within the family. I think that’s why I’m going to get a lawyer to help me with this process.

She adds: “For the last few years I’ve been sitting on my hands and just not wanting to ruffle any feathers, so I haven’t pushed for a lot of things. But I will insist on the subject now.

Janelle share later with Christina that she has already taken legal action. “I actually hired a lawyer. I found one and put the retainer on,” she reveals. “Basically, I’m just going to favor asset separation. That’s really all I can do.

Robyn’s emotional connection to Coyote Pass

While Janelle And Meri move forward with legal action, Robyn expresses reluctance to abandon Coyote Pass. “I love Coyote Pass. I always have,” Robyn says. “It’s hard to consider giving up.”

Kody recognizes that he and Robyn have differing opinions on ownership. “We are in different places,” he admits. “Sometimes I want to keep it; sometimes I want to sell it. And Robyn knows we need to sell it but sometimes wants to keep it.

Robyn shares the emotional attachment she has to the land. “Every time I’m at Coyote Pass, my heart hurts,” she said. “I [just] seeing the vision that I always imagined, you know, of all the space and the houses.

Moving forward

Janelle expresses frustration at slow progress. “Nothing is happening,” she laments in a confessional. “I asked Kodywhat if we sold it? And all these things? He said, “Well, I don’t know. Maybe you should talk to Meri.’ Like he still repels me.

She adds: “I’m like, man, let’s sell it, let’s split it – whatever way we’re going to do it. But they’re just crickets.

As the land conflict drags on, Janelle And at Méri’s their determination to resolve the problem reflects their willingness to move on from Kody and the life they once shared. For both women, the finalization of the land situation marks a step towards independence and closure.

Also in the episode, Christina and her husband, David Woolleytake a trip to Moab, where Christina proudly reveals the first rental property she bought alone. She explains that David was not involved in the decision because she wanted to approach the project independently – something she never did during her marriage to Kody. When the couple arrives and David shows the property, he praises Christina for his excellent choice, expressing his admiration, especially as someone with experience in the construction sector.

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