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Kelly Dodd has publicly defended Meghan King after reports that the former reality star lost custody of her three children. Dodd used TikTok to urge fans to support King, insisted she is a caring parent and questioned the circumstances that led to a temporary custody change.
Kelly Dodd’s public defense: a TikTok plea
On Thursday, Dodd posted a video from her kitchen calling out the situation. She said she recently spoke with King and described what King told her about a medication incident involving one of the twins.
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Dodd said the medication was Ritalin, prescribed for ADHD. She claimed King told her the situation was blown out of proportion and labeled her a “dangerous mother.”
Dodd acknowledged past disagreements with King but stressed a different side of their relationship. She said King once stayed at her home during a recovery period. Dodd called King an excellent mother and said she prays King will be reunited with her children.
What reports say about the custody change
Multiple outlets report Child Protective Services opened an inquiry that led to supervised visitation for King. Sources say the custody order is temporary.
Key points from the reporting
- The custody arrangement now allows supervised visitation only.
- School staff reportedly filed the initial complaint with CPS.
- A hearing is scheduled in December to review whether the temporary order will continue.
Who are the children and what’s known about shared custody
King and ex-husband Jim Edmonds share three children. The family details often surface in coverage of the couple.
- Aspen, their daughter, is eight.
- Twins Hart and Hayes are seven.
King and Edmonds were married for five years. They divorced after Edmonds’ infidelity became public. The exes had agreed to joint custody following their split.
May confrontation at Edmonds’ home and police involvement
Authorities were called in May after an incident tied to a dress drop-off. Edmonds’ current wife, Kortnie, reported trespassing, according to police documents.
According to a police report, King did not hand over the dress immediately. The report says she called to her daughter from the doorway and then left. King later encountered officers on the scene.
No criminal charges were filed. King’s representative said the episode was mischaracterized, noting she never entered the house and left peacefully.
Body camera footage that emerged in September captures part of King’s interaction with police. In it, she describes Edmonds as “incredibly emotionally abusive,” according to published excerpts.
Legal timeline and what the December hearing could decide
The court date in December will determine whether the supervised-visitation order becomes permanent. For now, the arrangement remains temporary.
- Supervised visitation limits unsupervised contact between mother and children.
- CPS findings will factor into the judge’s decision.
- Either parent can present evidence and witnesses at the hearing.
Supporters and former co-stars like Dodd are publicly urging compassion and prayer for the family. The case remains active and subject to further legal developments.
