Don’t Make the Child Support Mistakes That Singer Tyrese Made!!

Posted by Corey L. Scott | Nov 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

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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Corey L. Scott

Corey L. Scott, was born and raised in East Chicago, Indiana. Upon graduation from East Chicago Central High School, Corey attended Indiana State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology.  Upon graduation, Corey accepted a position with the Marion County Superior Court, Juvenile Division where he served with distinction for the next nine years, eventually being promoted to Director of the Youth Counseling Department. Pursuing his dream of becoming an attorney, Corey attended the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis.  While in law school, Corey was an Indiana Council on Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) fellow and participated in Moot Court competitions.  He also worked in the Marion Superior Court, Criminal Division as a bailiff and research assistant to the Honorable Tanya Walton Pratt, who serves as a Judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Corey also served as an internship law clerk to the Honorable Judge, Margret G. Robb, at the Indiana Court of Appeals. Finally, upon graduation from law school, Corey had the distinct honor and privilege to serve as a law clerk to the Honorable Justice, Robert D. Rucker, who sits on the Indiana Supreme Court. Corey then became an associate with Mike Norris Law Office, where he specialized in bankruptcy law with a main concentration on working to assist families obtain a fresh start through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  Still a young attorney, Corey then served as a public defender at the Marion County Public Defender Agency.  In this position, Corey gained invaluable trial experience by defending clients in a wide range of matters from misdemeanors to serious felonies on a daily basis.  It was also during this time that Corey discovered his passion for representing and serving "everyday people." An entrepreneur at heart, Corey established the Law Office of Corey L. Scott, P.C.  Since then, he and his staff have served the greater Indianapolis community and surrounding counties in several legal disciplines including: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Family Law.  In keeping with his vision, Corey L. Scott, P.C., is a client focused, results oriented general law practice that endeavors to provide legal solutions for "everyday people" charged with a crime, dealing with financial crisis or going through a difficult divorce. Corey has also been active serving the greater Indianapolis community by participating in pro bono programs such as "Ask a Lawyer," the "Modest Means" panel program which allows individuals to afford legal counsel at a fraction of normal rates, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic and the Heartland Pro Bono Council program. Corey is a proud member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, American Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

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