Rosie O’Donnell’s Daughter Chelsea Faces Custody Battle After Child Neglect Arrest

The saga surrounding Rosie O’Donnell’s family takes a troubling turn as her daughter Chelsea’s tumultuous relationship with the law escalates. Following Chelsea Belle’s recent arrest for child neglect, her children’s father, Jacob Bourassa, swiftly moved to petition the court for a custody modification. Bourassa, who secured custody of their three daughters back in 2019, is now pushing for a decisive shift in their custody arrangement.

The unfolding drama centers around Chelsea’s three daughters—Skylar Rose, Riley, and Avery Lynn—and her infant son, Atlas, from her current partner, Jacob Nelund. In his court filing, Bourassa expressed concern over the evolving circumstances, stating that the environment Chelsea provides for their children has deteriorated significantly. His attorney emphasized the need for immediate change, claiming that unsupervised visits with Chelsea could pose a risk to the children’s emotional and physical well-being.

Just weeks after her initial arrest, Chelsea found herself in more legal trouble, arrested again during a traffic stop where police discovered methamphetamine. This latest incident follows disturbing reports that revealed a chaotic living situation at Chelsea’s home, which was described as being filled with trash, human waste, and drug paraphernalia. Authorities were alerted when a call regarding a domestic disturbance led them to discover her son in alarming conditions.

Chelsea faces serious legal repercussions, having been charged with multiple felonies, including maintaining a drug trafficking location and child neglect, alongside various misdemeanors. In the aftermath of these events, O’Donnell has publicly addressed the crisis on Instagram, expressing her concerns for her daughter’s prolonged battle with addiction.

O’Donnell, who adopted Chelsea, has previously opened up about her daughter’s mental health struggles and complex history, stating that Chelsea has endured significant challenges throughout her life. As the situation develops, Chelsea remains in custody, her future uncertain as a hearing to discuss Bourassa’s custody request looms in November.