Custody Battle Over Late Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell's Daughter Intensifies

Ex-husband Michael Cardwell sues 'Mama June' Shannon, claiming he has taken a parental role in the child's life.

Michael Cardwell, the ex-husband of the late Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell, is suing June 'Mama June' Shannon for custody of Anna's eldest daughter, Kaitlyn.
Michael, who is the biological father of Anna's youngest daughter, Kylee, argues that he has taken a parental role in Kaitlyn's life, a relationship that was reportedly encouraged by Anna.
Mama June, who currently has custody of Kaitlyn, insists that a change in custody would go against Kaitlyn's wishes and that Anna wanted Kaitlyn to live with her.
Michael also alleges that Anna had a tense relationship with her mother, Mama June, and that her presence in Kaitlyn's life has been inconsistent.
The family is considering therapy for Anna's daughters, Kaitlyn and Kylee, who are struggling with their mother's recent death.