Singer Tyrese Gibson is a hot topic these days, especially because of his ongoing divorce case with soon-to-be ex-wife Samantha Lee. With the dissolution of the marriage also comes issues regarding child support for their three-year-old daughter Soraya.
Just recently, the court ordered Tyrese to pay nearly $250,000 in child support to Samantha Lee and over $400,000 to her attorneys. This ruling comes after his failure to pay her $10,000 a month in child support from August of 2022, merely depositing 20% of the ordered amount monthly.
The Biggest Mistake Tyrese Made with His Child Support Order
After the recent ruling, Tyrese made a big mistake. He took to his social media accounts and posted a video ranting about the judge who made the order. He accused him of being racist, revealed that he tried to get the judge removed from the case in the past, and made other defamatory statements.
He took his case to the court of public opinion. And while this should not affect or influence an impartial judge, Tyrese didn't take into account that the judge was human too. And it absolutely didn't make sense or him to make disparaging statements about someone who is in the position to make important decisions about his life.
It's never a good idea to take the facts of a case, whether civil or criminal, to social media, much less to make negative remarks about a judge in public. This can affect how the judge perceives and approaches the case.
Tyrese's biggest issue was that he could not afford to pay the child support order, especially with the large amount and the strict deadline that came with the judge's ruling. But there are better ways to dispute the order or have it modified.
What if You Can't Afford the Child Support Order?
When people cannot afford a child support order, they usually do one of two things. They either make the mistake of not paying at all or they pay a portion of it. Tyrese did the latter.
He could not afford the child support order of August 2022, requiring him to pay $10,000 in child support per month. He was only able to pay $2,000, which led to the court ordering him to settle the deficit in April 2023.
But he should have taken action in August when he knew he would not be able to afford the child support order. He should have consulted with an attorney about a possible modification of child support and put in a motion with the court.
There is a legal process that allows a person to ask the judge to take a second look at the amount and consider lowering it. This opportunity should be taken to guarantee that they will be able to pay the child support order without falling into a hole in their finances.
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