Tyler Wayne Hutchins is the son of Rachel Hutchins and the nephew of Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar.
Early life
Tyler Wayne was born on February 10, 2008, to Rachel Hutchins and an unknown father. There is no father listed on his birth certificate.
Custody changes
Grandmother
In August of 2015, when Tyler was six years old, he was placed into the custody of his grandmother, Carolyn Hutchins, as his mother was unfit to care for him.
Duggars
In July of 2016, Tyler's grandmother suffered a stroke, making her unable to continue caring for him. His great-aunt, Michelle Duggar, and her husband Jim Bob, were granted temporary custody of him on August 31, 2016.
On November 14, 2016, Tyler was placed into permanent custody of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. His mother, who is currently on probation for felony breaking and entering charges, is allowed supervised visits with him.
New life
Since moving in with the Duggar family, Tyler has often been pictured alongside the younger Duggar children, including appearances on the TLC show Counting On. He often travels with the family, with his most noteworthy destination being to Australia. In early 2018, followers of the family have noticed Tyler's grandma appears to be living in the home as well, although this is unconfirmed.
Homeschooling
As seen on Counting On, Tyler is now homeschooled alongside the Duggar children. This education includes learning instruments such as the violin, which all of the Duggar children study when young.