NBA legend Dwayne Wade I filed a legal challenge to my ex-wife’s petition to stop her from legally changing the gender and name of her teenage child.
In August, Wade filed a petition Los Angeles Superior Court To be able to rename a 15 year old girl from Zion Malachi Airamis Wade to Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade. Wade was authorized to make decisions on behalf of her child, and her mother was notified of the petition as a “courtesy,” according to court documents.
Siohvaughn Funches-Wade filed a petition to block the move, claiming: Former Miami Heat star In violation of the 2011 custody order, “is in a position to profit from the name and gender changes of minor children with various companies through contact and marketing opportunities, including but not limited to dealings with Disney.” ”.
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Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade poses for a picture with wife Siohvaughn during the Heat’s NBA Championship Parade June 23, 2006 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.
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They are parents to two children, including 15-year-old Zayah, who identifies as a transgender girl.
According to documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Wade called his ex-wife’s allegations about the possibility of profiting from the child’s name change “essentially defamatory and, at best, nonsensical.” The document claims that Wade has the final say on the child.
Wade objected that the court that granted the petition was in his child’s “best interests.” From ordering to applying for a driver’s license to completing college applications, you’ll be able to live more comfortably and honestly in every aspect of your life.”
The documents also allege that Wade contacted his ex-wife in April 2022 and that Zaya wants to make changes.
“On May 3, 2022, Siohvaughn responded to Dwyane’s attorneys by email, in which she said she would “opt out” until her relationship and bond with her child were “completely healed and restored.” He said he would not get involved in the discussion about the issue. the document says. “Dwayne has fulfilled his duty under the FCJ[Final Custody Judgment]to seek Theoborn’s opinion on this matter. However, Theoborn refused to participate in any substantive discussion.”
Zayah Wade, Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade attend the World Premiere of ‘Cheaper By the Dozen’ at El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, CA on March 16, 2022.
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A public hearing on the matter is scheduled for December in Los Angeles.
The split between Dwayne and Theoborn was not friendly. According to ESPN Milwaukee, Wade was given sole custody of his two children.
Siohvaughn states that “[t]he embarked on an unstoppable and obsessive pattern of behavior over two years to keep the children away from their fathers, with no ability or willingness to encourage, let alone encourage, a close and continued relationship between the children.” It’s missing,” said Judge Lenny of Chicago. According to ESPN Milwaukee, G. Goldfurd said in the ruling:
Wade opened up about his child in February 2020.
“Our (then) 12-year-old came home and… ‘Hey, I want to talk to you guys. I think I’m ready to live my truth from now on.'” She,” and I want you all to call me Zaya,” Wade said at the time.
“We are trying to capture as much information as possible to ensure that your child has the best chance to be their best self.”
Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat during a game against the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on April 13, 2015.
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Wade is now married To actress Gabrielle Union.
