Janelle Expresses Concerns Over Kody’s Financial Management

In a candid discussion about the family’s financial struggles, Janelle voiced her frustration regarding the inability to settle the debts associated with Coyote Pass. She recounted Kody’s claims of having “all these other debts,” which left her perplexed, especially when he seemed to acquire various assets, including trailers and home décor. “I see all the art on their walls,” she noted, referring to the possessions in Robyn and Kody’s residence. “I see all these things. And that’s fine; I have money and I’ve spent it on things, too.” Kody, on his part, justified his spending by stating that a significant portion of his finances was directed towards purchasing cars—”Basically had a fleet”—and ensuring adequate insurance for the children.

Despite Janelle’s repeated observations, she admitted that the intricacies of Kody and Robyn’s financial practices remained unclear to her. “I used to always be surprised at how nice her backyard was. It was completely finished,” she remarked, noting the abundance of items consistently present at Robyn’s place. “And there was always, like, stuff at her house. And I was like, ‘Wow. Huh.’” This disparity in their financial priorities seemed to create an ongoing tension within the family, as Janelle felt that her needs were consistently overlooked.

Ultimately, she conveyed a sense of dissatisfaction, stating, “He doesn’t prioritize what I need or what I want.” This ongoing issue gradually took its toll on her emotional well-being. “I think after a while, I began to see it, and my kids were getting very angry about it, like my adult children. Like, ‘What the hell, Mom?’” This insight from her children further illuminated the impact of Kody’s financial decisions on their family dynamics, intensifying Janelle’s concerns.

In contrast, Robyn offered a different perspective, emphasizing her cautious approach to budgeting, particularly following the dissolution of her first marriage. “I used to be not so great with money,” she admitted during the episode aired on September 22. “When I was young, I had hard knocks, and then I learned during my divorce really how to budget myself very, very well.” She suggested that differing financial priorities might explain the discrepancies between her spending habits and those of her fellow sister wives. “You just must have had a different priority of where your money was going to go than I did, that’s all,” she concluded, highlighting the complexity of their shared financial landscape.