November 28th 2023.
NBA veteran Tristan Thompson is facing a new legal hurdle in his quest to become the permanent guardian of his 17-year-old brother, Amari Thompson. Last week, a hearing was held to address Tristan's petition for permanent guardianship, with the judge ruling that additional evidence and documentation must be provided.
The court granted Tristan temporary guardianship powers until December 2023, and has extended these powers until the next hearing on February 1, in order to give Tristan time to gather the required information. As Amari has epilepsy and other medical conditions, he needs constant care, and Tristan has been fulfilling this role since their mother, Andrea, passed away.
Tristan's lawyer argued that Amari's father, Trevor Thompson, had been absent from Amari's life for years and had not fulfilled any support obligations. Tristan's petition explained that he wanted to protect the $114,000 that Amari is set to receive, and ensured the court that he was committed to providing for Amari's well-being. It also highlighted that Tristan had been Amari's primary caregiver since Andrea's death.
However, Tristan's petition is facing further legal challenges with his ex, Jordan Craig, seeking wage garnishment over unpaid child support. With additional evidence now required, Tristan will have to wait until February to learn if he will be able to secure permanent guardianship of Amari.
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