The Duggar Son No One Talks About š§ Who IS Tyler Hutchins? His Complicated Family Story Is Inside š

Counting OnĀ alums Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have shared their journey raising 19 kids over the years. But aside from raising their own children, the two were also granted custody of a child named Tyler Hutchins. Heās Michelleās great-nephew and has appeared in some episodes of the show. Jim Bob and Michelle eventually gave up custody of Tyler. Since then, many fans have been curiousĀ about what happenedĀ to him after parting ways with the Duggar family. Keep reading to see the latest updates about Tyler today.
Counting On: When Did Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar Gain Custody Of Tyler?
In November 2016,Ā it was revealedĀ that Jim Bob and Michelle became guardians of Tyler. TheĀ Counting OnĀ alums were so happy after being granted custody. Tyler lived a great life under Jim Bob and Michelleās care. Heās treated like a family member and a sibling to all 19 kids. Tylerās mother was still allowed to visit her son under Jim Bob and Michelleās care. However, Tylerās life made another major shift after Jim Bob and Michelle gave upĀ custody of him.

Why Did Jim Bob & Michelle Give Up Custody Of Tyler?
In 2023, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar gave up custody of Tyler. According to reports, theĀ Counting OnĀ alums sent Tyler to his grandparents, John Martin Hutchins and Carolyn Jeanette Hutchins. There were no issues regarding Jim Bob and Michelleās decision. They also remained in touch after Tyler got backĀ with his grandparents.

In February 2021, Jim Bob brought his family out along with Tyler to celebrate his 13th birthday. He has also hung out with James and the other Duggar boys, driving ATVs and playing different games on the property. Unfortunately, Michelle and Jim Bob no longer share updates about Tyler after stepping away from social media following Joshās CSAMĀ arrest in April 2021. Tyler also appeared later in November 2021 looking all grown up, and many fans were surprised.
- āTyler grew up! š±ā
- āwow you guys are awesome.ā
- āHappy Thanksgiving to You & Your Familyā¦.So nice to see your Faces againā¦Miss you Allā¦.šššā
- āI love seeing boys cooking in the kitchen.ā
Counting On: Tyler Hutchins Living His Best Life Today
A new sourceĀ recently surfaced, giving updates about Tyler Hutchinsās life today. According to the insider, Tyler is now living happily as a 16-year-old teen. It was also revealed that heās been healthy. But his grandparents also said that he needs continued guardianship because heās still an āincapacitated personā at his age.

Regardless, itās clear that Tyler is still under the loving care of his grandparents. It was also reported that the reason why Tylerās mother gave him up was due to her inability to support him financially. There havenāt been any updates about Tylerās mom, but manyĀ Counting OnĀ fans are glad that heās been taken good care of by the Duggars and his grandparents.