Why are Pumpkin and Josh Efird divorcing? ‘Mama June’ star pulls the plug on 6-year marriage
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird, the daughter of reality TV star Mama June Shannon, has decided to file for divorce from her husband, Josh Efird, bringing their six-year marriage to an end.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Pumpkin has officially filed for divorce from her spouse Josh Efird in Wilkinson County, Georgia. The couple, who share four children—Ella, Bentley, and twins Sylus and Stella—currently live in the same county.
The 'Mama June: Family Crisis' star decided to officially file for divorce on August 1, citing irreparable damage and a point where reconciliation is no longer possible. In the court documents, she described the marriage as "irretrievably broken."
Since July 2024, Pumpkin and Josh have been living in separate households, having mutually agreed to co-parent their children through joint custody. This decision was made with their children’s well-being in mind, as both acknowledge that their marriage has reached a point where reconciliation is no longer possible.
Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird and Josh Efird to share joint custody of their four kids
Pumpkin and Josh, who married in June 2018, share four children: Ella, 6 years old; Bentley, 3 years old; and twins Sylus and Stella, 2 years old. They have agreed to share both legal and physical custody of their children.
They have a detailed parenting plan in place, which they both agreed upon, outlining how they will divide time with their children. Additionally, they have agreed to waive their right to request child support from each other.
The settlement agreement also covers how they will divide the children’s expenses, including medical costs and extracurricular activities. They currently lease a home together but are working on removing Josh from the lease, indicating that he will be moving out soon.
Josh has 60 days to remove his belongings from the house, signaling that he will no longer be living there. According to the settlement agreement, neither party will receive alimony from the other.
What is Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird's net worth?
As per Tvshowsace, Pumpkin has an estimated net worth of around $200,000, which is believed to have been earned through her participation in TLC reality television programs. She first gained fame through her appearances on 'Toddlers and Tiaras' and 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,' and subsequently continued to be featured on Mama June's numerous spinoff series such as 'From Not to Hot,' Road to Redemption', and 'Family Crisis.'
In addition to her social media collaborations, including with Boston Market, Pumpkin co-owns a boutique called The Sisters Closet with Alana. They established the boutique in March 2023. Furthermore, Pumpkin has a presence on Cameo and likely generates income from appearances at meet-and-greets.
Josh Efird feels worried about Pumpkin's mental health after his sister Anna's death
In a recent episode of 'Mama June: Family Crisis' that aired in July 2024, it was revealed that Josh had concerns about Lauryn's emotional well-being following her sister Anna's death. The episode highlighted the impact of the tragedy on Lauryn's mental health, prompting Josh to express his concerns about how she was coping with the loss.
"I've been with Pumpkin for almost 10 years and I've seen some damage been dealt over the years but losing Anna has been the worst that I've seen," Josh explained during the episode. The reality TV star went on to say, "I keep thinking tomorrow she's going to get up, she's going to want to do something, she's going to want to eat [and] then it doesn't come."
