Tristan Thompson, the renowned NFL star, is now at the center of a legal battle as Jordan Briani Craig, the mother of his six-year-old son, Prince, alleges that he has fallen considerably behind on his monthly child-support obligations.
The court documents provide a detailed breakdown of Thompson’s payments, revealing a pattern of inconsistent support. In November, he remitted only half of the required amount, while the following month saw him making a full payment. From February to July, he issued payments of $14,500, with the largest recorded sum being $29,000 in August.
According to records cited in court documents, Jordan Briani Craig claims that Thompson is in arrears for a substantial sum of $224,000 in child support payments, as reported by DailyMail.com.
It’s worth noting that there was a prior child support settlement in place, where Thompson was obligated to pay $40,000 per month, dating back to April 2019. However, Craig now asserts that he has been irregularly making partial payments or, in some instances, failing to make any payments since November 2022.
In response to these allegations, Jordan Briani Craig is seeking legal intervention to garnish Tristan Thompson’s earnings derived from his association with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thompson rejoined the team earlier this year, reportedly under a $2.7 million annual contract.
Craig’s request to the court is straightforward: she is asking for an order to withhold $80,000 each month from Thompson’s earnings until the accumulated arrears are fully settled. This move underlines the seriousness of the situation and the necessity for a resolution that ensures consistent financial support for their child.
As this legal battle unfolds, it highlights the importance of addressing child support obligations promptly and in full, emphasizing the significance of financial stability for the child’s well-being. The case serves as a reminder that even high-profile individuals like Tristan Thompson are not exempt from their responsibilities when it comes to supporting their children.
