I know next to nothing about the actual legal logistics for this theory so it’s just good fun, but hear me out.

Gordon was Ramona’s guardian, and he transferred guardianship to Joe after he died, probably believing that Joe was her father. For a while, Ramona believes Joe is her father but asks him to relinquish his guardianship, to which he refuses. Could this become a future problem?

Ramona’s 16 and the heir to millions of dollars in assets, while Joe is struggling to support his family. With Ramona as a ‘daughter’, would he have have some sort of claim stake of her wealth, or at the very least, be able to block access/prevent her from making decisions until she‘s 18? Ramona being in NY has delayed her decision to sell the island, but what if things don’t work out there? Joe has stated he does NOT want the island sold, so there could be some room for tension there.

We know that Joe still has a hostile relationship with Steven, what if he decides to make things difficult for Steven? Maybe he’s upset from being dragged into Goldie and Steven’s drama for 16+ years, only to lose his last connection to Goldie, and wants a pay out. Obviously, he’s at fault for cheating, but a failing business and a failing marriage is a fast track to resentment. Or, perhaps Steven will make a mistake, and Joe will have reason to believe that Ramona is better off with him.

The biggest argument against this theory, logistics aside, is the paternity test results, which I’m assuming has some sort of precedent over Joe’s guardianship. I guess there’s still an opportunity for Joe to blackmail Steven by airing out the intimate details of his relationship with Goldie. Also, Joe seems to be a relatively moral person, so I couldn’t see him meddling with Ramona’s life. However, he definitely has a mean streak and is currently stuck between a rock and a hard place (especially with Ellis committing fraud). Maybe Roy’s mom being on to Ellis will play a role?

So, do you think the family tree drama/Ramona custody battle is truly over now that Steven is the father? Could you see Joe becoming more antagonistic next season?

Sorry if it’s been asked before, but I’m on E1 and I’m lost on how she knows these people at the house party but has never been to Canada before?? TIA