A central question in the story of Nathen Barton is the role of his ex-wife, Kerrie Barton (now Kerrie Lynn Maddox). Was she a willing participant in his schemes, or another victim of his deception?
We conducted a direct investigation and reached out to her for comment. Her response was unequivocal: “I want nothing to do with my ex. I want nothing to do with him. Please leave me alone.”
But is this a genuine plea for distance, or a carefully constructed smoke screen?
The documented facts suggest she has been a source of truth, not a co-conspirator:
Primary Custody: Public records from their divorce decree confirm that Kerrie has primary custody of their three children. Barton’s claims of being a “stay-at-home dad” are directly contradicted by the legal arrangement he agreed to.
Key Deposition Testimony: In a past legal deposition, Kerrie Barton corroborated a critical fact: their children do not have cell phones. This testimony directly undermines Nathen Barton’s potential ability to file lawsuits on his children’s behalf, a tactic we suspect he may be considering.
A Pattern of Isolation: Barton’s own actions have led to sanctions and being labeled a liar by the courts. Kerrie’s desire for distance aligns with the pattern of someone separating themselves from a destructive individual.
We also reached out to the attorney involved in that deposition, Miss Gibson, for further details. The evidence points to Kerrie Barton being a responsible parent caught in the wake of her ex-husband’s fraudulent activities, not a participant in them.
