NBA star (TMAC) in court over child support from Herald Tribune (Florida)

Tmac, you the man...............

just joking.

"..... the child, who was born out of wedlock in November 2005."

I do not understand legislation of America, if they are never married, why should Tmac pay her alimony?

 

Hoes using kids as leverage.....

You would think that the NBA players would figure it out, and wrap that rascal.

DD

 

1 word - Durex.

$2 only.

 

How bout being monogomous? He was with his current wife for the past 10 years supposedly.

 

It's not alimony, its Child Support.

 

It's not alimony. It's child support. And it is his share of the expenses of raising the child.

 

No doubt !

My guess is that:

This is why they want to seal the court room.

And anything more than about 2k a month is no longer child support but rather lifestyle for the mom.......

DD

 

Biological father is responsible for child support. And that's asumed to be the proportional to the father's income unless there is a court ruling or agreement in both parties.

 

When did Tmac and Clerenda get married? Wasn't that in 2005 too?

Me thinks maybe the "baby mama" is the reason why just "being together" wasn't enough at that point!

It's sad how this stuff gets so much media attention, but they (general public) seem to love to see people in miserable situations.

I hope they do keep the records sealed. After so much good basketball news for the team during this summer, I would hate to see that spoiled with something like this becoming the big news.

 

The child's mom is going to tell the court: My baby needs some bling bling.

 

I think the lawMakers should figure this out
NO PARENT SHOULD PAY MORE THAN 50% OF THE CHILD'S SUPPORT

If the mom making 50K a year. . that should be the limit on what the Father pay
NO ONE should pay more into a household. . than anyone else in the household
hell . .in some cases folx pay more into the household than EVERYONE IN THE HOUSE hold MAKES COMBINES

Does that seem right to you?

Rocket River

 

Now we know why McGrady had all those problems...The rumor of he and his wife were fighting probably was true. She found out he had another woman, she yelled and screamed her head off. He decided to marry her after 10 years to show her he wasn't about to leave her for that woman. The next thing you know, alcohol is the answer and he drinks and drinks. Not even allowed to leave the house after work. Not even allowed to visit Clutchfans b****

 

Dude, that's exactly what I thought as soon as I read this article. Not about the other stuff you wrote about but about the problems he was having around the all star game in '06. Sucks for him.......

 

Yes. As someone who willingly paid child support at 20% of my gross salary for nearly 15 years the thought that my son's welfare was taken care of was very reassuring and worth every penny.

It's your own flesh and blood that you are supporting, NOT the mother.

 

I should know better, but I can't help but feel just a bit saddened by this...say it ain't so T-Mac!

 

Yes, but there are some women that do not use it strictly for their child but for themselves as well. I say all money you receive from child support should go directly to the kid and if it is enough for the child to live a healthy normal life then save the rest in a college fund or something in the child's name.

Unfortunately that is not how it is sometimes but your outlook is a very good one. As long as the child is healthy and your money is helping that child live a good life then who cares where the leftover money goes(if any).

 

I wonder if the back spasms got worse with that scenario

 

Tmac I am with you. I am about to start paying 25% of my salary (2 kids) monthly for the next 18 years..............

 

Its sad for everyone involved that this was made public.

A father has responsibilities to his child, whether he's married or not. Often in this type situation, the mother is dependent on the good graces of the father, which gets sticky with the wife. Having a clear legal document in place to define what that child support is going to be will empower the mother and child, so she doesn't have to constantly beg the father for this or that, and allow father and child to enjoy each other, rather than stay in constant conflict over child support. I agree that a mother can often use it as a method of her own support, but a father should not resent his child from being well taken care of, just as any of his children.

There are consequences of carelessness, but the consequence is not the child, who should be cherished, it's the responsibilities that come with it. If you don't want those responsibilities, you have no business being irresponsible in your sexual habits.

I'm sad for TMac on this, though. I'm sure he's hurting that this is already public, not only for himself, but for his wife, family, and child ... and that doesn't say much good about the mother ... willing to humiliate herself and her child to get what she wants. She could have kept this private. Making it public may help her in the short run, but it will hurt her and her child in so many ways in the long term.