Putting her life on pause? Savannah Chrisley opened up about feeling like she can’t live life to the fullest while her parents, Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley, serve their prison sentences.
16.12.2022 - 02:27 / perezhilton.com
Todd & Julie Chrisley are making it crystal clear that Chloe Chrisley‘s biological mother has no legal rights to the 10-year-old!
As we previously reported, the pair adopted the daughter of their estranged son Kyle Chrisley back in 2016 after her biological mom lost custody. Angela Johnson gave up her rights after being arrested for allegedly filing a false application for Medicaid, making it easy for a judge to grant custody to the Chrisleys. But after Todd and Julie were sentenced to 12 and 7 years, respectively, for tax fraud, the math changed.
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Angela shared with TMZ her intentions “to go back to court” and regain custody of Chloe. The Chrisley Knows Best star clapped back at the mother, telling People in a statement:
A pointed but rather tame response, considering. But Todd and Julie aren’t holding back their feelings on the matter now! During an episode of their Chrisley Confessions podcast on Wednesday, the couple slammed Angela’s efforts to get custody again, this time with some real teeth! First, they say they haven’t heard from her since 2017:
On the one hand that seems fair, but also… they didn’t complain when Angela’s legal troubles caused her to lose custody. Should the same happen here?
Not according to Todd! While the family is going through a tough time after Julie and Todd’s sentencing and now this potential custody battle, the 53-year-old reality star vowed to make sure the child’s life is “unaltered” as much as possible:
Focusing the conversation back on Angela, Todd stressed that she has zero rights to Chloe since she gave them up five years ago:
He then insisted:
Although Angela gave up her “rights” to the kid,
Putting her life on pause? Savannah Chrisley opened up about feeling like she can’t live life to the fullest while her parents, Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley, serve their prison sentences.
Savannah Chrisley is struggling to “push forward” in the aftermath of her parents’ prison sentences.
The oldest child of Todd and Julie Chrisley - 26-year-old Chase Chrisley - has finally spoken about his parents' lengthy prison sentences.Todd was sentenced to 12 years in prison and 16 months of probation while Julie was sentenced to seven years in prison and 16 months probation.Chase appeared on his 25-year-old sister Savannah Chrisley's podcast Unlocked this week, where he opened up about his parents' sentence. Chase speaks: The oldest child of Todd and Julie Chrisley - 26-year-old Chase Chrisley - has finally spoken about his parents' lengthy prison sentences Sentenced: Todd was sentenced to 12 years in prison and 16 months of probation while Julie was sentenced to seven years in prison and 16 months probationTodd and Julie were sentenced in November, and they're both slated to report to a Florida prison on January 17, though they are appealing the decision.Chase is the last of Todd and Julie's kids to address his parents' prison sentence, though he didn't think he owed any sort of statement to anyone. 'I think that I don't owe anybody an explanation.
Chase Chrisley is finally speaking out about his parents’ prison sentences.
Taking his time. Todd and Julie Chrisley‘s son Chase Chrisley is speaking out about his parents’ upcoming prison sentence.
Teresa Giudice knows of what she speaks in this instance…
She served 11 months of a 15-month sentence for a fraud conviction back in 2015.And now Teresa Giudice is using some of what she learned behind bars to help fellow reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley as they prepare to serve considerably longer prison sentences after being convicted on bank fraud and tax evasion charges.Among her bits of advice, the 50-year-old Real Housewives Of New Jersey star urged Todd, 53, and Julie, 49, to maintain a strong relationship with their children, according to a video published by TMZ on Tuesday.The convicted fraudsters at least appear to be taking part of her advice, as their daughter Lindsie said recently that she had been keeping in regular contact with them via phone. Words of wisdom: Teresa Giudice, 50, advised Todd, 53, and Julie Chrisley, 49, to cultivate strong relationships with their kids ahead of their multi-year prison sentences in an interview with TMZ from Tuesday; seen in MayLast month, Todd was sentenced to 12 years behind bars for a $30 million fraud case, while Julie was sentence to seven years in prison.In addition to their prison sentences, Todd and Julie were both sentenced to 16 months of probation to follow their release. After being asked for advice, Teresa noted the title of her memoir, Standing Strong, and urged the fraudster couple to 'stand strong for their family' ahead of the major challenge.She also urged them to 'manifest' what their post-prison lives will be like in order to have a smoother transition after paying their debt to society. Long stretch: Last month, Todd was sentenced to 12 years behind bars for a $30 million fraud case, while Julie was sentence to seven years in prison Serious trouble: In addition to their prison sentences, Todd and
Lindsie Chrisley, the daughter of convicted fraudster Todd Chrisley and stepdaughter to his wife Julie Chrisley, delved into how the couple are preparing ahead of their upcoming prison stint.Lindsie, 33, told People in an interview published Monday that her father, 53, and stepmother, 49, were trying to live their lives to the fullest before they spend years behind bars.Last month, Todd was sentenced to 12 years behind bars for the $30 million fraud case, while Julie was sentence to seven years in prison.'My parents regularly say, and I believe they've said on their podcast as well, that at this time it's basically living every day like it's your last, enjoying the moment, spending time with their kids that are in Nashville,' Lindsie shared. Last days: Lindsie Chrisley, 33, said parents Todd, 53, and Julie Chrisley, 49, are 'living every day like it's their last' before reporting to prison after being sentenced to 12 and seven years in prison, respectively, for bank fraud and tax evasion; seen in 2016Unfortunately, distance prevented her from spending in-person time with her parents.'Of course, I'm spending time with my parents over the phone because I also have shared custody [with ex-husband William Campbell].
Lindsie Chrisley is opening up.
The day Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley’s prison sentences begin has finally been revealed…
Ready to serve their time. Todd and Julie Chrisley have been ordered to report to prison at the beginning of the new year following their fraud convictions.
Lindsie Chrisley said that she did not visit her parents Todd and Julie Chrisley on Thanksgiving, and explained why.Lindsie, 33, on Wednesday said on her podcast, The Southern Tea, that she was inundated with questions as to if she would spend time this holiday season with her parents Todd, 53, and Julie, 49, prior to their upcoming prison stints.In November, both were sentenced to prison in connection with their bank fraud and tax evasion convictions - Todd was sentenced to 12 years in custody with 16 months of probation, while Julie was sentenced to seven years in custody with 16 months of probation. (Their ex-accountant Peter Tarantino received a three-year sentence in the case.) The latest: Lindsie Chrisley, 33, said that she did not visit her parents Todd and Julie Chrisley on Thanksgiving, and explained why.
Todd and Julie Chrisley have decided to speak out after their adopted daughter's biological mother shared she wants to regain custody of her, following their tax evasion conviction.The couple, 53 and 49, who adopted Chloe, 10, in 2016, released a statement to People, saying they 'are saddened by the unfortunate and misleading narrative currently being portrayed in the media regarding Chloe.'The statement added that Chloe's mother Angela Johnson's public statements are 'simply not legally correct or even valid.' Speaking out: Todd and Julie Chrisley have decided to speak out after their adopted daughter's biological mother shared she wants to regain custody of her'I handled the formal adoption of Chloe by Todd and Julie Chrisley. Angela Johnson's parental rights were terminated when she voluntarily surrendered her parental rights to Todd and Julie Chrisley on March 24, 2017,' Jessica Doyle, the family attorney who handled Chloe's adoption process, stated.
Todd and Julie Chrisley are heartbroken over Chloe Chrisley’s momma’s attempt to regain custody!
Heartbroken. Todd and Julie Chrisley broke their silence over the drama surrounding the custody of their adopted daughter, Chloe, after the couple was sentenced to prison for fraud.
Opening up. Lindsie Chrisley shared her first official statement since her father, Todd Chrisley, and his wife, Julie Chrisley, were sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison for tax crimes.
Todd and Julie Chrisley's estranged daughter Lindsie Chrisley has broken her silence after they were sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison for bank fraud and tax evasion.Lindsie, 33, told Hollywood Life that she's been left completely 'heartbroken' and needed time to process the news before speaking publicly.'I wanted to take a minute and first of all, say thank you to all of our listeners that have reached out to me the past few weeks regarding my family,' Lindsie's statement began. Breaking her silence: Todd and Julie Chrisley's daughter Lindsie Chrisley has broken her silence after they were sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison for bank fraud and tax evasion; (L-R) Lindsie, Todd and Julie in 2016'I wanted to take a step back and begin to process everything before speaking and making any statements. 'The past few months have been extremely hard for me and my family, and I am heartbroken over the updates in my parents' case that occurred late last month.' Lindsie directly addressed speculation regarding her initial silence and reassured fans that the media had ran with a storyline that does not reflect her true thoughts and feelings towards her parents' sentencing.'I know some of the media has tried to twist my response to this and make it something it's not, but at the end of the day, there is no tea here.
Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley have been candid about their journey to adopt granddaughter Chloe — and the situation only got messier amid their legal troubles.