A decision has finally been made in Honey Boo Boo’s custody case… and it’s a shocker! In a surprising court ruling obtained by The Sun on Wednesday, a Georgia court has officially awarded sole custody of the 16-year-old reality star, whose real name is Alana Thompson, to her big sister, Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird.
She’s only 22 years old, and the court decided she’s a more fit mom than Mama June Thompson?! Wow. According to the outlet, the final order was issued in April.
In the court docs, the judge noted that Pumpkin has had temporary guardianship of her sister since April 29, 2019 — when she was just 19!
Believing this to be the best long-term situation for Alana, the court continued: Wow! Related: Mama June Defends Alana’s Relationship With Older Boyfriend! The judge also ordered Mama June to pay $800 in monthly child support to Pumpkin beginning on May 1.
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