It was the wedding that felt like a car crash in slow motion. Remember that Teen Mom OG footage? Ryan Edwards, glazed-over and barely conscious behind the wheel, driving to his own wedding while Mackenzie Standifer sat beside him, nervously adjusting his bow tie. It wasn't just "good TV." It was terrifying. Honestly, most people watching at home knew that marriage was doomed before the "I dos" were even finished.
Fast forward to 2026. The dust hasn't just settled; the entire house has been remodeled, both literally and figuratively. If you’ve lost track of the chaos, you’re not alone. The saga of Ryan Edwards and Mackenzie has evolved from a messy reality TV subplot into a heavy, years-long legal battle that finally reached a breaking point.
The Divorce That Took Forever
They say some things are worth waiting for. This divorce wasn't one of them. After years of toxic back-and-forth, the marriage between Ryan Edwards and Mackenzie officially ended on August 15, 2025. Yeah, it took nearly three years of court dates, restraining orders, and social media wars to get those papers finalized.
The split wasn't quiet. It was a scorched-earth campaign. Mackenzie initially filed back in February 2023, citing abuse. Things got incredibly dark. We’re talking about allegations of Ryan destroying their home, smearing things on the walls, and even a terrifying incident involving a knife. For a while, Mackenzie and the kids—Jagger and Stella—couldn't even live in their own house because of the damage and the fear.
But as of now? Mackenzie is back in that home. She’s spent a fortune repairing the physical damage Ryan allegedly caused. She told fans on social media that she wanted to keep the one consistent thing her kids had left.
Where Ryan Stands Now (And Who He's With)
Ryan didn't waste any time. Seriously. Just two weeks after the divorce from Mackenzie was finalized in August 2025, he turned around and married Amanda Conner.
If that name sounds familiar, it's because she’s been the "other woman" in the headlines for a couple of years. They reportedly met in rehab—which is usually a big red flag in the recovery world—and their relationship has been a lightning rod for drama. They even welcomed a daughter together, Presley Sage Elianna, in February 2025, months before Ryan was even legally a single man.
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The relationship between Ryan and Amanda is... complicated. Amanda has her own history with the law, and Mackenzie hasn't been shy about her distaste for the situation. For a long time, Mackenzie flat-out refused to let Amanda near her children.
The Custody Reality
The court finally hammered out a plan. It’s not a 50/50 split.
- Mackenzie is the primary parent, having the kids for 225 days a year.
- Ryan gets 140 days, mostly weekends.
- Child Support: Ryan was ordered to pay $613 a month.
Interestingly, Ryan actually fought to pay less. He claimed in court that since Teen Mom was essentially over for him, his income had tanked. He’s no longer pulling in those massive MTV checks, and his new wife, Amanda, recently hinted on TikTok that money is a bit tight these days.
The Maci Factor
The biggest plot twist in the Ryan Edwards and Mackenzie story? Ryan’s relationship with his first baby mama, Maci Bookout.
In a move that surprised absolutely everyone, Maci has become Ryan’s biggest supporter. While Mackenzie was dealing with the fallout of a broken home, Maci was the one helping Ryan navigate his sobriety and his relationship with their teenage son, Bentley.
In early 2025, we saw a rare moment of growth. Ryan actually apologized to Bentley on camera for being absent for the last 16 years. It felt real. It felt like maybe, just maybe, the cycle was breaking. Maci even said she’s "on board" with babysitting Ryan’s new baby with Amanda. It’s a bizarre, "it takes a village" vibe that nobody saw coming five years ago.
Why Does It Still Matter?
People still search for updates on these two because they represent the extreme highs and lows of early-fame reality TV. You've got Mackenzie, who entered the picture as the "savior" and left as a woman trying to reclaim her peace. Then you've got Ryan, a man whose struggles with addiction played out in high definition for over a decade.
The reality is that Ryan Edwards and Mackenzie are no longer a unit. They don't even speak. Mackenzie recently admitted they have zero communication because Ryan and Amanda feel it’s "disrespectful" to their new marriage. It’s a clean—if bitter—break.
Real-World Takeaways
If there’s any lesson to be pulled from this wreckage, it’s about the reality of recovery and boundaries.
- Rehab Romances are Risky: Meeting a partner in treatment often leads to a "trauma bond" that struggles to survive in the real world.
- Document Everything: Mackenzie’s ability to secure her home and her kids came down to legal protection and documented evidence of the volatility.
- Peace is the Goal: Mackenzie’s mantra lately has been "Peace is a priority." Sometimes, "winning" a divorce just means getting out with your sanity intact.
The saga is basically closed. Ryan is starting over with a new wife and a new baby, far away from the MTV cameras that documented his spiral. Mackenzie is focusing on being a solo mom and staying out of the "Teen Mom" whirlpool. It's not the fairytale ending the cameras were looking for, but for the kids involved, it’s probably the safest one.
To stay updated on the legal side of things, checking Hamilton County court records is usually more reliable than Instagram rumors. If you're following the parenting aspect, focusing on Maci's updates often gives the most grounded view of how Ryan is actually doing as a father today.