Kody😱 Detained Over Coyote Pass Dispute with Meri & Janelle! Robyn Hires Lawyer for Legal Battle!😭

Sister Wives stars Kody Brown and Robyn Brown are determined to win the fight over their ill-fated property, Coyote Pass, even as it causes further estrangement from their former plural family. Robyn was Kody’s fourth wife, joining a family that already consisted of Meri Brown, Janelle Brown, Christine Brown, and their children. Robyn and Kody were married in Sister Wives season 1, and the series documented the tribulations of her addition to the family. Accusations of favoritism soon emerged as Kody began spending more time at Robyn’s house and giving her children special treatment, triggering resentment from his other wives.

The family sought a fresh start in Sister Wives season 13 with the purchase of Coyote Pass. They relocated from Las Vegas to Flagstaff , Arizona, with dreams of building homes on the lots overlooking the mountains. However, the fate of the family shifted, and their dreams turned into a nightmare. Coyote Pass sat vacant as Kody’s marriages to Meri, Janelle, and Christine all ended. Without legal recognition of their marriages, Kody’s exes had no claim to his property. Kody’s unwillingness to part with the land resulted in an ongoing legal battle as Meri and Janelle seek to recoup their investments.

Kody Won’t Make A Firm Decision About Coyote Pass

He May Be Intentionally Dragging Out The Process

Play Video

While Meri and Janelle are begging Kody to sell the property so they can receive their share of the proceeds, Kody isn’t budging. There’s currently no evidence that Kody is moving forward with the sale. He paid off the property in Sister Wives season 19 as required by the promissory note, but his lack of communication as the deadline neared was a prime example of his desire to irritate his ex-wives. Kody’s ego was bruised by the quick succession of his three divorces, and he seems to be using the property to further punish Meri and Janelle.

Kody’s anger at his ex-wives has been visible on Sister Wives following their splits. Christine was the first to leave Kody, putting her on the receiving end of the brunt of his wrath. In season 18, he said of Christine, “I think she’s Machiavellian. She plays nice while stabbing you in the back.” Kody is quick to assume the worst of his ex-wives, placing blame on them as if they intentionally set out to destroy his family. He refuses to take any responsibility and instead lashes out in anger, which he then projects onto his exes.

Kody shared a similar sentiment about Janelle as the legal battle over Coyote Pass was heating up in Sister Wives season 19. After Janelle reached out to Meri regarding her concerns about Coyote Pass, Kody accused Janelle of having the same ill intentions as him.

“She doesn’t trust me because she would screw me if she could,” Kody speculated before admitting, “I’ll be honest, I’ve thought about screwing her.”

Kody’s statements about Christine and Janelle prove his willingness to put them down any chance he gets, which only fosters more negativity.

Kody’s own words are evidence that he views interactions with his ex-wives as a power struggle rather than a necessity for the fair division of assets. This suggests he’s taking the Coyote Pass battle personally and weaponizing the property against Meri and Janelle. Kody’s position of power likely stirs up resentment in his exes, who want nothing more than to cut all ties with him. This arrangement leaves the family locked in a hopeless dogfight, in which all parties are engaged in close combat with none willing to surrender.

Kody May Be Waiting To Sell To Make More Money

Timing Is Everything In Real Estate

While Kody appears to enjoy the power his ownership of Coyote Pass gives him, his motives for holding onto the property may also be financial. Kody’s name is on all four plots of Coyote Pass, which gives him more decision-making power than Meri and Janelle, who each own a small portion. Kody’s disproportionate interest in the property may shape his perspective on the property as an asset.

Meri and Janelle simply want to free themselves from Kody and cut their losses, but Kody’s refusal to part with the property could be motivated by his desire for financial gain.

He may be weighing his options of either selling the undeveloped land or building on it before selling.

As Kody ponders his options, he may be considering the potential financial windfall, which would blind him to the sense of urgency felt by Meri and Janelle.

Even if Kody was ready to submit to Meri and Janelle’s demands and sell the property, the timing of the sale would be crucial to Kody’s financial benefit. It’s likely he would wait until market conditions are most favorable. This could mean a long delay in the process as Kody holds onto the property, trying to time the sale just right. While waiting may be financially sound, it would only prolong the legal battle and escalate tensions within the former family.

Kody May Have Trouble Letting Go Of The Property

Coyote Pass Represents The Failure Of His Plural Family

Custom image by Cesar García

Kody may be slowly accepting the end of his former relationships, but that doesn’t mean he’s healed from the heavy emotions surrounding his divorces. Coyote Pass represents the dream Kody and his family had, which likely contributes to his refusal to part with it. Even when Kody discussed selling the property with a realtor in Sister Wives season 19, he couldn’t help but reflect on the good times the family shared on the land. His memories of barbecues and swimming in the pond were symbolic of everything he’d lost.

Kody’s divorces have taken a toll on him, and he’s struggled emotionally since his wives left him. He told People in 2024 that “it destroys your confidence when you go through a divorce or a family breakup.” The end of any marriage is difficult, and Kody experienced three within two years, coupled with estrangement from most of his children. Kody’s divorces have also taken away his identity as a polygamist, which surely impacts both his sense of self and his last remaining marriage to Robyn.

The battle over Coyote Pass goes far deeper than a division of marital assets. The land allows Kody to retain the last bit of power he has over his ex-wives. Furthermore, it’s the last tangible connection he has to his life of polygamy. Letting go of Coyote Pass would force Kody to finally let go of the dreams he had for his family. Kody’s emotional investment in the property means his combat with his Sister Wives costars is unlikely to be over anytime soon.