Meghan King, the 41-year-old former Real Housewives of Orange County star, has temporarily lost custody of her 3 children to ex-husband Jim Edmonds. The custody change follows a Child Protective Services investigation launched after a school employee made a report. King now has supervised visitation while Edmonds holds sole physical custody pending a December hearing.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Meghan King, 41, loses custody of 3 children to Jim Edmonds
- School employee triggered CPS investigation in past few months
- Children: Daughter Aspen, 8, and twin sons Hart and Hayes, 7
- King has supervised visitation; Edmonds has sole physical custody
- Custody determination hearing scheduled for early December 2025
- Current arrangement is temporary pending court decision
The Custody Decision
Meghan King has been stripped of physical custody of her three children with former MLB star Jim Edmonds. According to multiple reports from November 19-20, 2025, the decision came after CPS became involved.
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A school employee contacted Child Protective Services about King, triggering an investigation. Following the CPS review, Edmonds received sole physical custody. King retained supervised visitation rights with her children.
The decision is considered temporary. A court hearing will determine whether the custody arrangement becomes permanent. Sources confirm the hearing is scheduled for early December 2025.
Background on the Custody Battle
King and Edmonds share daughter Aspen Edmonds, 8, and twin sons Hart and Hayes Edmonds, 7. The couple married on October 24, 2014, but separated in 2019.
Their divorce was finalized in May 2021, and they previously shared joint custody. The relationship between the ex-spouses has remained contentious since the split, with multiple disputes documented over the years.
In September 2025, tensions escalated when an incident occurred at Edmonds’ Missouri home. King arrived to exchange a dress for her daughter but entered a confrontation with Edmonds’ current wife, Kortnie Edmonds. Police responded and no arrest was made, but the interaction added to their troubled co-parenting dynamic.
Who Is Jim Edmonds?
Jim Edmonds, 55, is a retired professional baseball player. He spent most of his 22-year MLB career with the St. Louis Cardinals, winning 8 Gold Glove awards. Edmonds retired in February 2011 after an Achilles injury.
During his playing career, Edmonds established impressive statistics. He batted .284 for his career with 393 home runs and 1,199 RBIs. He made the 4 All-Star teams and was considered one of baseball’s elite defensive center fielders.
Since retirement, Edmonds has worked as a broadcaster. He married Kortnie O’Conner in September 2022. Edmonds also has children from previous relationships and maintains an active presence in sports media.
What About Meghan King’s Background
Born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 26, 1984, King worked as a sales representative before joining Bravo’s hit reality show. She became a main cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County from 2015 to 2017.
Before reality television, King earned a marketing degree and worked for a pathology software firm. She has since become a content creator, operating her own website and co-hosting a podcast. In January 2024, King transitioned into real estate, joining Dielmann Sotheby’s Realty as an advisor in Missouri.
She has been open about her three children and their special needs. One of her sons, Hart, has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which King has discussed publicly to raise awareness.
What Happens Next?
The custody case is far from settled. A court hearing in early December 2025 will determine if the temporary arrangement becomes permanent or if conditions change. Both King and Edmonds have options to present evidence and arguments to the court.
Meanwhile, King maintains supervised visitation with her children. The specifics of supervision arrangements have not been disclosed by either party. Sources suggest King can visit the children under certain conditions set by the court.
Edmonds’ team declined to comment on the custody decision. King also has not made a public statement. Legal representatives from both sides are expected to continue negotiations before the December hearing.
This custody case highlights the ongoing tensions between the former spouses. Will the December hearing result in modified custody terms, or will Edmonds retain sole physical custody? The answer depends on what evidence the court considers and how the judge weighs each parent’s fitness and the children’s best interests.
Sources
- People Magazine – Celebrity family news reporting
- Us Weekly – Exclusive coverage of RHOC star custody change
- TMZ – Breaking entertainment news
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