Nia Long She filed for legal and physical custody of her 11-year-old son Sunday Times Odoka After claiming that he is her ex-fiancé Udoka made “failed” to support their child.
According to the documents obtained Entertainment tonightthe You people The 52-year-old actress requested that Odoka, 46, be granted “reasonable visitation” that “is consistent with the best interests of the child” in papers she filed Aug. 14 with the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
at Reports indicate that Udoka has not responded to the petition and that the judge has yet to rule on Long’s request.
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Nia Long and Kies Sunday’s son Odoka
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The submission comes eight months after Long and Udoka filed I finish they 13 year relationship in December.
It was a couple linked since 2015 and welcomed son Keys in 2011. Wolong is also mom to son Masai Zhivago Dorsey II, 22, whom she shares with ex-fiancé, actor Masai Z. Dorsey.
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The split followed Ex-Boston Celtics coach suspended last september to Odoka’s alleged affair with one of her subordinates Inside the team organization that PEOPLE later confirmed.
long He issued an exclusive statement to the people At the time: “The outpouring of love and support from family, friends and the community during this difficult time means so much to me. I ask that my privacy be respected while I process recent events. Above all, I am a mother and I will continue to focus on my children.”
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while talking with mowing in february, Best man The actress said she feels like it’s more important than ever To be transparent with her childrenAnd she’s “still figuring it out.”
“I made a lot of mistakes as a mom. I learned about myself through my upbringing. Do I have any regrets? Of course,” Long shared.
She continued, “But it’s not regret that it’s life-changing and devastating. It’s like, ‘If I had thought about it before I got emotionally charged, maybe I could have handled this more delicately.'”
the fatal case The actress added, “I also know the world is tough. And if you prepare your boys for it, they can assert themselves in difficult situations without looking like spoiled children but like young men who aren’t afraid to lead the way and are masters and ‘I respect women.'” This is the most important thing for me right now.”
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