The legal battle between Ayesha Howard and NBA star Anthony Edwards over the custody of their two-year-old daughter, Aubri, has taken a dramatic turn. Howard has recently leveled serious accusations against the Minnesota Timberwolves guard, alleging that he has deliberately hidden assets and misrepresented his connections to California to avoid his child support obligations.
Allegations of Concealed Assets
According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Howard filed a request for order in child support at the Los Angeles Superior Court on April 9th. She claims to have uncovered evidence showing Edwards maintains a “substantial and ongoing business and financial presence” in California. This alleged evidence includes a business LLC and trademarks registered in the state, along with business infrastructure and operational activities.
Furthermore, Howard alleges that Edwards has a bank account in Beverly Hills and has had past and present sports agency contracts with California-based representatives. Her filing asserts that Edwards has maintained this presence for approximately six years, which she argues fulfills the “minimum contact and purposeful availment doctrine” required for child support proceedings in California.
Challenging Edwards’ Claims
These claims directly contradict Edwards’ previous assertion that California “lacked personal jurisdiction over him” and that he had no ties to the state. Howard’s filing aims to update the existing child support order, seeking an increase in payments from the 24-year-old All-Star.
The custody dispute has been contentious, with Edwards reportedly showing little interest in raising their daughter. He previously accused Howard of turning the case into “public entertainment” and using their child as a “revenue-generating asset.” Howard fired back, defending her social media posts and calling his accusations “sick,” given his alleged lack of involvement.
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