Amber Portwood Loses Custody of Her 4-Year-Old Son

Portwood Blames Mental Illness for Loss

Court Awards Primary Physical and Sole Legal Custody to Father, Andrew Glennon

Amber Portwood, a former star of the reality TV show "Teen Mom OG," has lost custody of her 4-year-old son, James Andrew. On July 27, 2022, an Indiana judge awarded primary physical and sole legal custody of the child to the boy's father, Andrew Glennon. The judge's ruling came after a lengthy and contentious custody battle between the two parents.

Portwood has openly struggled with mental health issues, and she believes that this was a factor in the judge's decision. She said in a statement that she "is heartbroken" and that she feels like her "world has been turned upside down." She added that she is "not giving up" and that she intends to appeal the judge's ruling.

Glennon, for his part, said that he is "relieved" by the judge's ruling and that he is looking forward to providing a stable and loving home for his son. He said that he understands Portwood's struggles, but he believes that it is in James' best interests to be raised by his father.

The custody battle between Portwood and Glennon has been a highly publicized affair, and it has sparked a debate about the role of mental illness in custody decisions. Some people believe that Portwood's mental health issues should have been taken into account by the judge, while others believe that they are irrelevant to her ability to parent her child.

The outcome of this case is likely to have a significant impact on future custody battles involving parents with mental health issues. It is a complex and difficult issue, and there is no easy answer. However, the judge's ruling in this case suggests that mental illness will be increasingly taken into account in custody decisions.