Kehlani Files Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend During Custody Battle

Kehlani‘s battle for custody has taken a surprising turn. The singer decided to file a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, Javaughn Young-White, on August 13. The order was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, and will prohibit Young-White from contacting Kehlani or their daughter. It’s not a coincidence that the order was filed two weeks after Kehlani filed to obtain full custody of their daughter. Young-White will not only be restricted from contacting his family members, but will be forced to keep a 100 yard distance from their home as well.

TMZ reported that Kehlani will maintain full custody of her daughter Adeya while the restraining order is in effect. Commissioner Jeffrey W. Korn stated that order was processed quickly because there Young-White has a history of abuse against Kehlani. Korn also cited a lack of cooperation with regards to co-parenting, and fear of possible child abduction during the custody case. “He’s not emotionally well and appears to suffer from periods of despair,” Kehlani claimed in court documents. “When he’s agitated, he cannot stop moving and throws his arms in the air while yelling and screaming at me.”

The tables have turned in this highly publicized custody battle. Young-White was the first one to level accusations, as he claimed Kehlani was a member of a cult. On July 24, Young-White filed a complaint stating that the cult “controls her actions and her behavior, including when it comes to the upbringing of our daughter.” He also accused the singer of leaving Adeya in the care of so-called cult members when she’s on tour. “The environment that she has created for herself is not the type of environment that a child should be living,” he asserted.

Kehlani took to social media to deny these claims. She denied every being part of a cult, or putting her daughter at risk. “Strongly den(ies) any claims that I have put my child in harm’s way,” she wrote on IG. “Or left my child alone with anyone deemed dangerous or unsafe… My child and my commitment to motherhood have always been my sole driving forces in this life and will always remain so.” Both the singer and her ex-boyfriend are seeking sole custody of Adeya. The hearing for Young-White’s restraining order has been set for September 3.