Jenelle Evans has filed to separate from her husband David Eason … TMZ has confirmed.

Sources with direct information inform us the previous ‘Teen Mother’ star lately submitted courtroom docs in North Carolina signaling her intent to formally separate — though, it would not like divorce is on the desk simply but … however, from the sounds of it, that is the following pure step right here.

The courtroom submitting, as reported by The Solar, makes a number of allegation in opposition to David by way of reasoning for wanting to separate — together with reported claims of erratic habits, substance abuse and refusal to work … amongst different issues Jenelle cites, together with different disturbing issues.

The Solar notes Jenelle factors out DE taking out their pet canine in 2019 … and extra lately, she says he is presently dealing with legal fees for allegedly abusing her teenage son, Jace.

We broke the story … Jenelle and David have been suspected of kid neglect after her 14-year-old son Jace ran away a number of instances final summer time. After the third time he’d finished so, Jace apparently instructed cops David assaulted him.

Our sources instructed us Jace had seen markings on his arms and neck when he was picked up, main native police to analyze and ultimately arrest David. Eason’s presently dealing with two fees — misdemeanor youngster abuse and felony assault by strangulation.

Simply final week … Jenelle was detailing a latest tried break-in at her house there in NC — however David’s title was noticeably absent from her description of the horrifying incident.

Now, we all know why … The Solar reviews that Jenelle is citing their separation date as Feb. 16 — and this doc was apparently filed someday towards the tip of final month, Feb. 23.

Jenelle reportedly goes on to make extra allegations in opposition to David — together with the declare that he hasn’t checked in on her since they formally separated … and that he is residing on their boat. She cites the actual fact they’ve youngsters collectively … and that he is allegedly gone off the radar.

Whereas these aren’t divorce docs, per se, Jenelle is seemingly already asking for major bodily custody of their daughter, in addition to youngster help. David and Jenelle share 7-year-old Ensley. She additionally reportedly indicators she needs management of the household house, and a majority of their marital property for herself. In different phrases, it is shaping as much as a messy uncoupling.

We have reached out to Jenelle for remark … to this point no phrase again.