Last month in a Georgia courtroom, Usher Raymond’s ex-wife asked a judge for full custody of their two small children. Up until this point, Usher and Tameka shared joint custody of their sons, 4-year-old Usher V, and 3-year-old Naviyd.

Tameka has made several allegations against Usher, claiming that he is an unfit parent, and that he has not paid her for several months of child support. She also asked the court to drug-test Usher after believing he was abusing pills in front of their sons.

Usher told the court that the allegations hold no merit, and that he is interested in obtaining more time with his children. The judge in their case has ordered them to attend private mediation in order to hash out a temporary child custody arrangement.

Please contact the Raleigh child custody lawyers of Marshall & Taylor, P.C. by calling 919-833-1040 if you or someone you know has questions involving child custody or child support arrangements.

Dennis Rodman could spend up to 20 days in an Orange County jail if he does not have his contempt of court verdict reversed. Last November, his ex-wife filed a lawsuit against the former pro basketball player, claiming that he owed her roughly $860,000 in unpaid child support and spousal support.

Rodman’s lawyers have said that this amount is extremely too high, and that Rodman is currently paying his monthly support to the best of his ability. He has three children that he supports this way, and does not make as high of an income as when he was playing in the NBA.

In 2010, Rodman was ordered to pay $50,000 a month in child support, but that amount was largely reduced to $4,500. According to Rodman’s attorney, the contempt of court charge was based on the $50,000 monthly installment, and therefore is not accurate. The hearing for the contempt of court charge was delayed until May 29.

If you are dealing with a child support issue, please contact the Raleigh child support lawyers of Marshall & Taylor, P.C. by calling 919-833-1040 today.

Singer Katy Perry and actor/comedian Russell Brand have called it quits when Brand filed for divorce on Dec 30.

Fans were shocked when the couple decided to split after just 14 months.  According to Forbes magazine, Perry made $45 million during their marriage and Brand has claimed that there was no prenuptial agreement signed, which means Brand is entitled to half of that money.  Brand’s salary during their marriage was somewhere between $6-8 million.

If you are considering divorce, it is important to have experienced representation on your side to discuss your legal options.  Contact Raleigh divorce attorneys of  Marshall & Taylor Law Firm, P.C., by calling 919-833-1040.

This Monday, model Linda Evangelista requested $46,000 in monthly child support from her ex-husband in Manhattan Family Court.  Support Magistrate Matthew Troy said, “That would probably be the largest support order in the history of Family Court.”

In addition to the monthly child support, Evangelista requested $80,000 a year for 24-hour nanny care for her 4-year old son, Augustin James.  Augustin’s father is Francois-Henri Pinault — CEO of the French conglomerate which owns Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Yves St. Laurent.

The model also sought $7,500 for monthly vacation expenses for her and Augustin but the judge quickly turned this down.  According to court documents, the model requested the high amount of child support to cover nannies, drivers, and security details.

If you or someone you know needs assistance determining child support payments, contact the Raleigh child support lawyers of Marshall & Taylor, P.C. at 919-833-1040 to learn more about child support guidelines in North Carolina.