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Bethenny Frankel’s Mom Is Ready To Side With Her Ex Amid Bitter Custody Battle

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Dec. 20 2017, Published 6:04 p.m. ET

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It's been an upward battle for Bethenny Frankel, who’s been trying to win sole custody of her 7-year-old daughter Bryn as her ex continues to challenge her every minute of the way. Now Bethenny may face a new obstacle in the endless drama—her own mother! Click through for all the details!

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The drama has been never-ending between Bethenny and her ex Jason Hoppy. Just when their four-year divorce was finalized, the reality TV star reopened the case to sue the 47-year-old businessman for sole custody of their daughter.

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She might have made a little headway in this latest chapter in the drama, but now her mom Bernadette Birk has thrown a wrench the whole thing, revealing exclusively to Life & Style that she might actually help Jason in his custody action!

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“I am going to reach out to Jason,” she told the magazine. “I want to see what has really gone on with the accusations Bethenny has made against him. If I believe him, I will offer to help him in his custody action.”

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Some of those accusations include stalking and harassing the Skinnygirl mogul, which resulted in his arrest in January this year.

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And in October, a judge awarded Bethenny, also 47, a 6-month stay-away order, mandating that Jason not contact her or arrive at Bryn’s school when she’s there.

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But despite all that, Bernadette still wants to hear out Jason. “I feel very sorry for Jason,” she said. “He seems like a good man.”

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What do you think of Bernadette’s feelings toward Jason? Sound off in the comment section! 

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