NBA star Anthony Edwards is making headlines, but not for his game on the court. A judge has ordered the Minnesota Timberwolves guard to pay $14,000 a month in child support to Alexandria Desroches for their young son, Amir. The case has drawn attention because Edwards admitted in court that he has never met the child in person and is not seeking parenting time.
The ruling was based on Edwards’income of nearly $4.8 million a year, as well as his spending habits. Court documents show he spends about $31,000 monthly on food and $70,000 on entertainment. The judge also ordered Edwards to maintain a $2.6 million life insurance policy with Desroches as the primary beneficiary and to pay over $21,000 in legal fees. Desroches reportedly earns about $1,016 a month and hopes to finish college.
This is the second child support case for Edwards, who was previously ordered to pay $3,222 a month for his daughter. It’s a story that has folks weighing in on wealth, responsibility, and what it means to be a parent. For everyone following along, it’s a reminder that these decisions have real impact on real kids. What do you think about how the court handled this one?
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