The Unsettled Score: Will Janelle and Meri Ever See Their Money From Kody and Robyn?

As we settle in to watch the latest season of Sister Wives, many of us can’t help but wonder about the Brown family’s tangled finances. The big question on everyone’s mind: What’s going to happen with Coyote Pass, and what about those loans Janelle and Meri Brown gave to Robyn and Kody? Now that Janelle and Meri have left Kody, the even bigger question is: Will they ever get that money back?

Let’s break down what a legal expert has to say about this complicated mess.

When a Handshake Isn’t Enough: The Problem With Verbal Agreements

Even though the current season of Sister Wives is behind the times, it’s still stirring up plenty of opinions. A fan on Reddit, using the name TequilaMakesTheDrama, brought up a lawyer’s TikTok analysis of the Brown family’s internal lending. According to the legal expert, without legally binding contracts, the money Janelle and Meri loaned Kody and Robyn is considered a gift, no matter what promises were made or timelines discussed.

In other words, talk is cheap.

Reddit Weighs In: Is Kody Financially Abusive?

The Reddit thread exploded with opinions. Here’s a taste of what fans are saying:

• “Not communicating with Janelle on the repayment schedule for Coyote Pass because ‘he doesn’t trust her’ is financially abusive.”
• “It’s the LAST thing he has to try and control her.”
• “I thought this when Janelle said she may need to lawyer up. I really hope they get something from the land. But it’s similar in UK contract law – money moved between family and friends is often considered a gift with no strings attached unless there’s a formal contract signed.”

But not everyone agreed. One user pointed out:

• “That lawyer is incorrect. Verbal contracts are valid in Nevada as long as they are for less than $100,000… a verbal contract for less than $100,000 is valid (if you can prove it, like, say… a TV show caught you agreeing).”

The Million-Dollar Question: Will They Fight Back?

So, where does that leave Janelle and Meri? The situation is as clear as mud. While a signed agreement is always the safest bet when lending money, the fact that their agreements were televised might give them a leg to stand on. Will Janelle and Meri decide to take legal action to recoup their losses? We’ll just have to wait and see.

Catch Sister Wives on Sundays at 10 p.m. EST on TLC to keep up with the drama.