‘How Christine Brown Used Coyote Pass as an Escape in ‘Sister Wives”

Recently, it has become clear how Sister Wives star Christine Brown used Coyote Pass as her way out of plural marriage. Her exit strategy, which involved the family property, has now been laid bare.

Since Sister Wives began documenting the Brown family’s move to Flagstaff and their purchase of Coyote Pass, fans have been questioning the reasons behind these decisions, especially considering the family’s deteriorating dynamic. Viewers have speculated whether Kody Brown orchestrated these storylines simply to maintain interest in the show. Many fans are puzzled as to why Christine Brown would agree to the Coyote Pass plan if she no longer wished to participate in a plural family unit.

On Reddit, one fan tried to dissect the reasoning behind the Browns’ decision to invest in Coyote Pass. The conversation began with a viewer asking, “Why did they buy Coyote Pass?” They continued, “I know the Browns aren’t known for their financial wizardry, but this decision really baffles me. Did they really intend to build multiple houses on Coyote Pass? Did they assume they’d turn a profit? Or was Kody simply obsessed with buying land to stand on with his four wives?”

Opinions were varied. Some speculated it was all a ploy to create a storyline for the show, while others bluntly suggested, “Kody is an idiot.” Many echo this sentiment, attributing the family’s complications to Kody’s poor decisions. Another viewer pointed out the paradox of Christine’s involvement, noting, “So is Christine! She was constantly expressing dissatisfaction with Kody and the marriage. Why did she buy into this if she didn’t want to be a part of a plural family anymore? While Christine is a great mom, her decision here is baffling. Fortunately, she had the house to maneuver around.”

While the move to Flagstaff and the subsequent purchase of Coyote Pass bewildered many, Christine’s motive became clearer over time. One Reddit user suggested that Kody’s plan was to financially trap his wives, making it so one would have to buy out the others to leave. Another pointed out, “They are all at fault in their own ways. They agreed to polygamy, endured Kody’s chaotic desires, handed over their finances to him, and even welcomed a fourth wife.”

Eventually, as Christine’s exit strategy unfolded, it became evident that her involvement in purchasing Coyote Pass was a tactical move. According to an estimate based on data from the Coconino County Court website, Christine’s share of the property was valued at around $300,000. However, when she decided to leave, she transferred her portion to Kody for just $10. Though this appeared to be a bad deal, Christine retained ownership of her house, which had significant equity.

When Christine sold her Arizona home, she fetched approximately $700,000, having initially purchased it for $520,000 in September 2018. Essentially, the investment in Coyote Pass provided Christine the financial leverage to exit the plural marriage comfortably. In a Season 17 confessional interview, Christine candidly admitted, “If I am going to sell my house, I won’t be giving him any of the money.”

Newsweek reported that Matthew Taylor, a partner at Stowe Family Law, elaborated on the legal implications of the Browns’ situation. Without a legal marriage or civil partnership, there is no automatic entitlement to financial claims arising from the relationship. Any property disputes would be subject to complex trust and land laws rather than marital entitlements. Taylor indicated that Christine likely used Coyote Pass as collateral to secure an agreement with Kody, allowing her to keep the profits from her Arizona home’s sale and move on.

Despite widespread criticism of the Browns’ decision to move to Flagstaff, some people see value in their actions. One fan argued that sitting on the land and paying minimal taxes was a smart move, especially given the skyrocketing building costs post-COVID. They noted that the value of all four plots had appreciated significantly, with a rough estimate of their total worth now being around $400,000.

What do you think? Was Christine Brown’s involvement in Coyote Pass a strategic move to secure her financial independence? Did she foresee this as her leverage to exit the marriage? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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