Country Singer Sara Evans Says Ex-Husband Used Anderson Cooper to Hurt Their Children
Country star Sara Evans has obtained a restraining order against her ex-husband -- claiming he irreparably harmed their children by badmouthing her on Anderson Cooper's new TV show.
Craig Schelske appeared on "Anderson" back on September 20 -- claiming he lost custody of his kids because Sara falsely accused him of being a porn-obsessed adulterer.
Sara claims the interview not only violated a temporary injunction she obtained against Craig back in 2010 -- blocking him from bashing Sara in public -- it also "caused and will continue to cause irreparable harm to the children."
On September 21 -- a day after the interview aired -- Sara filed a request for a restraining order to block Craig from making further statements about their divorce proceedings. A judge signed the order the same day.
A source close to Craig tells us, "This is a violation of his First Amendment rights, and he won't take it lying down."
It's the latest in a bitter custody dispute for the couple that has been going on for months.
According to the papers filed earlier this year, Schelske accused Evans of surrounding them with drugs and alcohol. He claims he's been on tour with his country singer ex before -- and "has first-hand knowledge that the children are exposed to inappropriate conduct, spend little time with Evans], and are placed in a party atmosphere with excessive drinking and drug use."
Schelske adds, in the past Evans has even "encouraged and condoned underage drinking."
The couple divorced in 2006 after 13 years of marriage.
Sara Evans' Ex: She Surrounds Our Kids with Drugs
Sara Evans' Ex: She Surrounds Our Kids with Drugs
Sara Evans' ex-husband wants shared custody of their children ASAP -- claiming Sara places their kids in party-crazed environments when she goes on tour ... and surrounds them with drugs and alcohol.
It's the latest in the ex-couple's ongoing custody dispute, filed Wednesday in Tennessee -- Craig Schelske is gunning for 50/50 custody of their three children ... in order to "protect the children from the likelihood of substantial harm" during Sara's upcoming tour.
According to the papers, Schelske's been on tour with his country singer ex before -- and "has first-hand knowledge that the children are exposed to inappropriate conduct, spend little time with [Sara], and are placed in a party atmosphere with excessive drinking and drug use."
Schelske adds, in the past Sara has even "encouraged and condoned underage drinking."
As of now, Sara has full custody of the kids -- and she's scheduled to leave on a brand new tour in less than a month ... so he's trying to move fast. Calls to Sara's camp weren't returned.
Sara Evans' Ex -- I'm Not Possessed by Satan!
Sara Evans' ex-hubby Craig Schelske is on the defensive after the country singer's new man accused him of being possessed by Satan -- claiming it's all part of a smear campaign to turn his own kids against him.
Schelske (left) filed legal docs in Tennessee recently ... asking a court to modify his 2007 child custody agreement with Evans, and it has a lot to do with the country singer's new dude Jay Barker (right).
In the docs, Schelske claims Barker -- a former NFL player -- has been sending harassing text messages, like: "Satan is controlling your thoughts and actions. You are what Jesus stood against ... The things I have seen with my own mind is a man possessed by Satan ... Away from us Satan!!!"
Schelske also claims in the papers that Evans and Barker have been berating and criticizing him in front of their 3 kids.
Schelske wants the court to give him physical custody of his kids for 6 months at a time -- and to stop Evans and Barker from trashing him in front of them. Evans' reps couldn't be reached for comment.
Sara Evans and Hubby Call Truce
After hurling wild allegations and slinging mud every which way, Sara Evans and her estranged husband Craig Schelske have agreed to play nice -- but there is still a chill in the air.
Both parties showed up in a Nashville court to hash out some of the terms of their nasty split. When asked if he still loved Evans, Schelske replied, "Yes, I do." When Evans was asked if she shared the same feeling, the country diva said nothing.
Inside the courtroom, Sara and Craig both agreed not to air their dirty laundry in the press. They also agreed to take psychological exams, which could become a factor in the custody case -- the couple has three children.
They also agreed not to physically or verbally abuse each other. And, in a blow to Johnnie Walker, they agreed not to use "excessive" alcohol. Schelske also agreed to find a new place to live. For now, Sara will have primary custody of their kids and Craig will have visitation rights.
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