Deon and Karen Derrico Will Split Custody of 13 Children in Divorce Settlement
The TLC reality show couple, who share 14 children, were married for nearly 20 years.
The stars of TLC reality show Doubling Down with the Derricos are divorcing.
Deon and Karen Derrico, the show’s leads and parents of 14 children, have reportedly decided to end their marriage in a June 4 filing, per TMZ. The legal document was signed off on just two days later.
Doubling Down has been on air since 2020, following the Las Vegas-based Derrico family and their large family. The parents also have an 18-year-old daughter, Darian, who was not named in the split custody agreement. The former couple, who got married in 2005, also share Derrick, 13, 12-year-old twins Dallas and Denver, quintuplets Deonee, Daician, Daiten, Deniko, and Dariz, 10, Irish twins Diez and Dior, 6, and triplets Dawsyn, De’Aren and Dyver, 4.
While Deon will reportedly shell out $1,166 in child support, Karen, who will keep her ex-husband’s last name, will handle the responsibility of the family’s health insurance.
The decision may come as no shock to viewers, as the couple consistently argued over their children in recent Doubling Down episodes. The video below shows the now-exes disagreeing over their children’s education, specifically their oldest daughter’s post-graduation plans.
Will The TLC Show Go On?
Doubling Down With The Derricos might not be renewed due to poor ratings, but TLC hasn’t confirmed anything yet. Ending the show could cause some financial strain. However, it’s unlikely that the kids’ dad will let his children grow up with too much hardship. Evan Karen agreed that he wouldn’t hurt the kids. This comment came to light when they fought about mold in the new house.
What are your thoughts about the custody arrangements? Do you think that $1,166 is enough to split between 14 children? Sound off in the comments below, and come back here for all your Doubling Down With the Derricos news.
