What happens when a divorce gets messy and money gets involved

United States, USASat May 16 2026
A woman once married to a wealthy NBA player is now asking a court for temporary money support while their divorce moves forward. She says she gave up her own career to take care of the family and now has no income. Her filing claims her ex still pays all the bills and she needs help covering her living costs and legal fees. She argues that without this money, she won’t be able to keep a roof over her head or pay for basic needs. She also wants twenty thousand dollars to hire a lawyer, saying she can’t afford one on her own. The documents state that her husband earns far more than she does, making it possible for him to cover these expenses.
The couple first tried to end their marriage twice before, but both attempts failed. Now they’re going through it a third time, with no kids involved. Meanwhile, the NBA player has shared concerns about safety, saying he worried his ex might access a gun in his home and cause harm. A judge stepped in earlier, ordering her to stay away from him completely. She denies any wrongdoing and calls the claims false, saying her ex is trying to use the legal system against her. He later decided to drop the safety order, hoping it would make the divorce process smoother.
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