Joseline Hernandez Family Timeline: from Bonnie Bella's Birth to Her Second Baby Announcement
By James H. Sterling
The arrival of Bonnie Bella did not immediately quell the friction between her parents. Instead, it shifted their disputes from cable television confessionals directly into family courtrooms. In 2017, the parents initially reached a settlement that granted Hernandez primary physical custody while Stevie J paid monthly child support. That truce, however, quickly dissolved as their communication broke down.
Between 2018 and 2019, the custody battle escalated into an all-out legal clash. Stevie J petitioned for primary custody, arguing that Hernandez had intentionally interfered with his visitation rights and relocated between Atlanta and Miami without adequate notice. The Georgia court system stepped in aggressively. In August 2019, a judge temporarily awarded primary physical custody to Stevie J, sparking intense public scrutiny and speculation across entertainment blogs.
Hernandez did not surrender. She complied with court mandates, secured dedicated family law counsel, and demonstrated parental stability. By November 2019, the parties reached an amended, confidential settlement restoring joint custody. Rather than continuing to air grievances online, both parents agreed to minimize public commentary about their legal arrangements, shifting their focus toward stabilizing Bonnie Bella’s upbringing.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
