Joseph and Kendra Duggar Consider Selling Assets and Renting Their Home
Joseph and Kendra Duggar, facing serious legal issues, are contemplating selling their assets and renting out their Arkansas home. Kendra recently moved the family out in anticipation of these changes following Joseph’s arrest on March 18.
Joseph Duggar’s Arrest and Legal Troubles
Joseph Duggar, age 31, was taken into custody in Arkansas and later extradited to Florida. This followed allegations involving a 14-year-old girl who accused him of molestation when she was 9. The charges against him include lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under 12, as well as lewd and lascivious behavior by an adult.
- Date of Arrest: March 18
- Charges: Lewd and lascivious molestation; lewd and lascivious behavior
- Extradition: To Florida on March 21
- Bail Bond: $600,000
Family Dynamics and Potential Financial Changes
During a phone call on March 25, Joseph and Kendra discussed their financial situation. They contemplated various options to raise funds for legal expenses. Selling possessions seemed to be a viable solution.
- Items considered for sale included:
- Trailers
- ATV
- Pressure washer
- Wood splitter
Kendra expressed that she was fatigued after moving their belongings out of their home. Despite the challenging circumstances, she referred to her efforts as “a miracle,” indicating resilience in the face of adversity.
Child Endangerment Charges
Both Kendra and Joseph faced additional legal troubles following a home visit by authorities on March 20. Evidence of possible child endangerment was discovered, resulting in their arrest for
- Four misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a minor
- Four counts of second-degree false imprisonment
Kendra was also separated from their four children for a month. During this period, she communicated with Joseph, who was in solitary confinement, expressing her emotional strain.
The Duggars’ Public Image
Kendra Duggar, previously Kendra Caldwell, featured in 79 episodes of the reality show “Counting On.” The show was a spinoff of “19 Kids and Counting,” which was canceled following allegations against her brother-in-law, Josh Duggar. His legal issues included convictions related to child pornography, making the Duggar family’s public image increasingly complex.
As Joseph’s next court date is set for April 20, the Duggars must navigate this turbulent period while contemplating practical decisions about their home and finances. The situation continues to evolve, drawing significant media attention.
