Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird, star of Mama June: Family Crisis, has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Josh Efird. The couple, who have been married for six years, are ending their marriage, citing it as “irretrievably broken.” The divorce filing, submitted on August 1, follows a period of separation that reportedly began in July.
Lauryn and Josh Efird, who share four children—Ella, 6, Bentley, 3, and 2-year-old twins Sylus and Stella—have agreed to a settlement that includes joint legal and physical custody of their children. Both parties have waived their right to request child support and have established a parenting plan to guide their co-parenting arrangement.
According to court documents, Josh Efird, 28, has been given 60 days to move his belongings out of their shared home in Georgia, which Lauryn, 24, will retain. The couple married in 2018, shortly after the birth of their first child.
In previous years, Lauryn often praised Josh’s parenting skills on social media. In a heartfelt Instagram post from June 2022, she described Josh as the “BEST father” she had ever known, expressing gratitude for his role in their family and his support for her younger sister, Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson.
Despite their public displays of affection and mutual support, Lauryn and Josh’s relationship faced challenges, including tensions related to Lauryn’s mother, Mama June Shannon. In a 2022 episode of Mama June: Road to Redemption, Lauryn discussed how her mother’s issues had impacted her marriage, although she and Josh worked to prioritize their relationship.
The family has also been coping with significant personal loss this year. Lauryn’s sister, Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell, passed away in December after a battle with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma. Anna’s death at the age of 29 has been a profound and challenging experience for the family.
Lauryn and Josh’s decision to divorce marks the end of a notable chapter in their lives, reflecting the complexities of personal relationships under public scrutiny.
- Mama June Shannon has had a tumultuous public life, including issues with addiction and legal troubles, which have sometimes affected her daughters’ personal lives.
- Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird has been open about her family’s struggles on reality TV, providing a glimpse into the challenges of managing personal relationships amidst the pressures of fame.
