What is Michael Cardwell's net worth? Anna Cardwell's ex-husband is paying tuition of her eldest daughter

Michael Cardwell explained that he was a father figure to Kaityln even after his divorce from Anna in 2020.
PUBLISHED FEB 9, 2024
Michael Cardwell, the ex-husband of Anna Cardwell, hails from Rockford, Georgia (Facebook/MichaelCardwell)
Michael Cardwell, the ex-husband of Anna Cardwell, hails from Rockford, Georgia (Facebook/MichaelCardwell)

MCINTYRE, GEORGIA: Micahel Cardwell is the ex-husband of Anna Cardwell, the stepfather of Kaitlyn Elizabeth Shannon, and the biological father of Kylee Madison Cardwell. According to Gossip Next Door, his net worth is around $350,000. 

Born on March 12, 1993, Micahel Cardwell is currently 30 years old. His parents are William Micahel Mike Cardwell and Tonya Byrum Cardwell. According to his Facebook profile, Michael works at an auto recycling shop. He often posts about cars on his social media. He has a humble and simple lifestyle. He does not believe in flaunting wealth. However, he does not shy away from taking responsibility whether as a father or even a stepfather. Kaitlyn Elizabeth Shannon is not his biological daughter, she is Anna's firstborn. Her biological father, Caleb Clark does not want to take any responsibility for his daughter. 

Michael Cardwell with his biological daughter Kylee Madison Cardwell and step daughter Kaityln Elizabeth Shannon (Facebook/@MichaelCardwell)
Michael Cardwell with his biological daughter Kylee Madison Cardwell and stepdaughter Kaityln Elizabeth Shannon (Facebook/@MichaelCardwell)

In the court documents that were obtained by RadarOnline.com, Michael Cardwell explained that he was a father figure to Kaityln even after his divorce from Anna in 2020. He also funds her tuition fees at a Christian Academy in Irvington, Georgia. The tuition rate sheet for the academy (2023-2024) is around $325 per student and registration and yearly tuition fees are $3,870 which comes at $90 per week. 

Michael Cardwell (Instagram/@cardwellmichael)
Michael Cardwell shares a close bond with Anna Cardwell's daughters (Instagram/@cardwellmichael)

What does Micahel Cardwell do for a living?

According to his Facebook profile, Michael works at Felming's Auto Recycling. He completed his graduation from Central Technical Georgia College and schooling from Pierce County High School. He is passionate about fishing and has won several competitions. In July 2022 he competed in an event held at Lake Juliette won the first position and bought home $175. 

Eldridge Toney started dating Anna Cardwell (Facebook/@AnnaCardwell)
Eldridge Toney got engaged to Anna Cardwell on December 19, 2013 (Facebook/@AnnaCardwell)

Why did 'Mama June: Family Crisis' Season 7 star late Anna Cardwell and ex-husband Michael Cardwell separate? 

Michael Cardwell and Anna Cardwell married in May 2014 after their engagement on December 19, 2013. They separated in April 2017. In a Facebook post, Anna Cardwell stated as per Life & Style

'For those who haven't seen my and Michael's status we are separated it's just a lot on both of us and we have a lot to think about but this is only temporary right now I love him and always will no matter where he goes so people I ask don't be blowing up my inbox (please) and thank (you).'

They both moved on and Anna Cardwell started dating Elderidge Toney in 2017. Michael Cardwell got engaged to London Smith in 2022. Anna Cardwell married Elderidge Toney on March 4, 2023, in a hurried manner after she was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal cancer. She passed away a few months after on December 9, 2023. 

Michael Cardwell and Anna Cardwell (Facebook/@AnnaCardwell)
Michael Cardwell and Anna Cardwell married in May 2014 and separated on April 2017 (Facebook/@AnnaCardwell)

Did Michael Cardwell sue Mama June for the custody of Anna Cardwell's eldest daughter? 

Michael Cardwell did sue Mama June Shannon for the custody of Anna Cardwell's eldest daughter Kaitlyn. In the court documents, it is mentioned that Micahel has 'fully and completely undertaken a permanent, unequivocal, committed, and responsible parental role'. Even if Micahel is not the biological father of Kaitlyn, he fostered a fatherly bond with her even after the divorce. The petitioner also stated that if Micahel gets custody, the sisters Kaitlyn and Kylee would be reunited. The petitioner also mentioned that the 'only living person who has shown a constant and continued interest in the minor child's well-being' is Micahel. Michael also pointed out that Anna did not share a good bond with Mama June Shannon. She stayed in her maternal grandmother's house and June's presence in Kaityln's life has been 'inconsistent'. Mama June stated to TMZ that she was not served with any legal notice and stated that 'she can see him in court'.

Tune in to WEtv to watch 'Mama June: Family Crisis' Season 7 on February 9, 2024 at 9 pm ET. The episodes will be available to stream on ALLBLK every Tuesday after. 

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