{"id":233318,"date":"2026-04-08T13:33:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/kendra-duggar-prepares-to-take-over-josephs-business-if-when-he-goes-to-prison\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:33:56","slug":"kendra-duggar-prepares-to-take-over-josephs-business-if-when-he-goes-to-prison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/kendra-duggar-prepares-to-take-over-josephs-business-if-when-he-goes-to-prison\/","title":{"rendered":"Kendra Duggar Prepares to Take Over Joseph&#8217;s Business If\/When He Goes to Prison"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Kendra Duggar is preparing to take over the family business.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, just days after her husband, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/04\/jessa-duggar-grieved-by-joseph-duggar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joseph Duggar, was released from jail on bond<\/a>, Kendra is reportedly being trained on how to run the family business in the event that he should wind up going to prison.<\/p>\n<p>As you\u2019ve likely heard by now, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/04\/joseph-duggar-released-from-jail-after-pleading-not-guilty-on-molestation-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joseph was arrested on child molestation charges<\/a> last month, and he\u2019s due back in court on April 20.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-1024x540.png\" alt=\"Joseph Duggar, Kendra Caldwell Image\" class=\"wp-image-273406 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-1536x810.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-2048x1080.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-735x388.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-335x177.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-347x183.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-520x274.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-640x338.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-960x506.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-1080x570.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joseph and Kendra discuss their first date on an episode of TLC\u2019s \u2018Counting On.\u2019<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (TLC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>His trial will take place in Panama City Beach, Florida, so Kendra might wind up running the family business sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p>According to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kendra-duggar-taking-over-business-dealings-for-husband-joseph-duggar-11943718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">People<\/a><\/em>, Kendra has begun handling many of the day-to-day business matters as her family navigates the ongoing situation.<\/p>\n<p>Joseph owns and manages several rental properties \u2014 other than reality TV, real estate has always been the Duggars\u2019 biggest hustle \u2014 and Kendra is preparing to take the reins.<\/p>\n<p>Insiders say Kendra has assumed a larger role in managing their household finances and business dealings. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"523\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon.png\" alt=\"Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell on Their Honeymoon\" class=\"wp-image-294472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon.png 523w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-262x335.png 262w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-272x347.png 272w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-407x520.png 407w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-501x640.png 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"523\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon.png\" alt=\"Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell on Their Honeymoon\" class=\"wp-image-294472 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon.png 523w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-262x335.png 262w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-272x347.png 272w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-407x520.png 407w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-501x640.png 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Counting On\u2019s new trailer shows Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell on their honeymoon, and Kendra looks delighted.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (TLC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>People who know the family say this shift hasn\u2019t just been practical \u2014 it has been necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Kendra and Joseph are not allowed to see their four children.<\/p>\n<p>But they\u2019re hoping that will change soon. And Kendra will need some way of supporting her large family.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the gravity of the charges her husband is facing, Kendra\u2019s focus \u2014 according to those close to the family \u2014 remains on maintaining stability for her kids and household during a difficult time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-1024x674.png\" alt=\"Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell, Honeymoon Interview\" class=\"wp-image-294473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-1024x674.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-735x484.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-335x221.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-347x228.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-520x342.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-640x421.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-960x632.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-1080x711.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview.png 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-1024x674.png\" alt=\"Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell, Honeymoon Interview\" class=\"wp-image-294473 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-1024x674.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-735x484.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-335x221.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-347x228.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-520x342.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-640x421.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-960x632.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview-1080x711.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview.png 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-honeymoon-interview.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell were followed by TLC producers on their honeymoon after they married in 2017.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Image Credit: TLC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And Kendra and Joseph\u2019s real estate holdings may soon be a new source of drama.<\/p>\n<p>As we previously reported, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/04\/kendra-duggars-parents-launch-gofundme-for-legal-fees-safe-place-to-live-amid-feud-with-duggar-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kendra\u2019s parents are living in a house owned by Joseph<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The situation was all well and good until about a year ago, when Kendra began feuding with her parents for unknown reasons.<\/p>\n<p>In phone conversations that took place while Joseph was in prison, Kendra discussed the possibility of kicking her parents out of their home. <\/p>\n<p>Her folks launched a GoFundMe to help them secure new housing, but they later took the fundraiser down.<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t know what their current situation is, but no matter what happens, it\u2019s clear that Kendra is ruthless enough to be a landlord.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/04\/kendra-duggar-prepares-to-take-over-josephs-business-if-when-he-goes-to-prison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 2 minutes Kendra Duggar is preparing to take over the family business. Yes, just days after her husband, Joseph Duggar, was released from jail on bond, Kendra is reportedly being trained on how to run the family business in the event that he should wind up going to prison. As you\u2019ve likely heard [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":233319,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-233318","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hollywood"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=233318"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233318\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/233319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=233318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=233318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=233318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}