Ariel Winter's Mom Says There Is No Reason Why Her Father Can't Take Care Of Her

May 28 2018, Updated 10:07 a.m. ET
By Jen Heger - Breaking Celebrity News Assistant Managing Editor
Modern Family star Ariel Winter's mom, Chrisoula Workman told Breaking Celebrity News exclusively that the 14-year-old's father, Glenn Workman, who is also married to the actress' mother, is capable of caring for their daughter despite allegations in court documents that he isn't.
"There are absolutely no grounds to say that Ariel's father, and my husband, Glenn, is incapable of caring for our daughter. There are no issues that would render him incapable of being Ariel's father," Chris told Breaking Celebrity News in an exclusive interview.
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"As for why there are claims otherwise, well, all I can say is that Ariel is a rebellious 14-year-old teenager. I love my daughter and want her back. I'm very concerned for her safety and well-being."
In Ariel's older sister, Shanelle Gray's petition for temporary guardianship of the actress, she states, "Glenn Workman, father of the minor is estranged and incapable of properly caring for minor."
Shanelle was subsequently granted temporary guardianship of Ariel on October 3, amid claims that her mom physically and emotionally abused her.
As Breaking Celebrity News previously reported, Chris filed a police report on October 6, 2012, alleging that she had found her daughter in bed with her 18-year-old boyfriend on September 24.
Ariel's older boyfriend "is the main cause of all this, period. I have serious concerns about my 14-year-old daughter d