NBA Star Trevor Ariza Moves For Full Custody Of Son With Fresh Accusations Against His Ex-Wife

Trevor Ariza has asked that the terms and conditions of his and his ex-wife Bree Anderson's child custody agreement be adjusted.

The former NBA star noted that his estranged partner is not duly involved in raising their child and has maintained inconsistent contact with him over the years.

In January 2024, Trevor and Bree finalized a settlement following a contentious divorce battle that began when she filed for divorce in 2022, after four years of marriage and two children, Tristan and Taylor.

The former Laker star claimed his ex-wife, Bree, only texts and calls their 14-year-old son occasionally. According to court documents, Trevor has now requested that the current joint legal and physical custody agreement be modified to grant him full custody.

He stated that his son feels more comfortable around him, revealing that the "other parent has not complied with a court order and does not pick the child up on ordered days."

Trevor emphasized that he meets his child's needs, providing food, shelter, clothing, education, and medical care. He noted that the child has no relationship with his former wife. 

Per In Touch, Trevor mentioned that the child has been living with him for over a year, while the mother has maintained little contact.

In their divorce settlement, Trevor agreed to pay Bree $10,000 monthly in child support for their children. Notably, his recent motion did not request a reduction in these payments.

Additionally, Trevor made a one-time lump sum payment of $664,000 to Bree, which allowed her to waive any claims to future spousal support. As part of the agreement, Bree received a home in San Diego while Trevor retained a property in Los Angeles.

She was also awardeda portion of Trevor's retirement accounts, clothing collection, engagement and wedding rings, and luxury vehicles, including a 2021 Rolls-Royce and a 2022 Cadillac Escalade.

Trevor kept his car collection, which included a 1964 Chevy Impala, a 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and a 2020 Mercedes Maybach, along with his interests in several business ventures.

During their divorce proceedings, Trevor asserted that his income had significantly decreased since his time in the NBA. 

He mentioned that he was focused on reducing his overhead costs now that he no longer earns approximately $192,000 monthly. Following an 18-year career in professional basketball, he is no longer active as a player.

"The last team I played for was the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2021-2022 NBA season. I no longer earn any wages or endorsement income," Trevor said in 2023.

Trevor declared his financial portfolio in court documents, stating that he had approximately $438,278 in cash, $1.9 million invested in stocks and bonds, and an additional $6 million tied up in real estate. 

He also disclosed that he pays $13,000 monthly in child support for children from a previous relationship. His financial report outlined a range of monthly expenses, including $13,000 for rent, $8,900 for childcare, $1,500 for groceries, and $12,000 dedicated to entertainment and gifts.

The sportsman also has monthly installment payments amounting to $22,000, alongside $1,400 for maintenance and various bills.

In 2022, The Blast reported that Bree requested a massive sum of $250,000 from the athlete to settle her legal fees. Justifying her request for financial backing, she argued that a substantial fiscal difference exists between her and the basketballer.

In addition to this, Bree claimed she has also been a stay-at-home mother to their two young children while her estranged husband maintained control of their family assets and accounts.

She accused Trevor of refusing to disclose any information about their finances and weaponizing his position to control her during their marriage and after their split.

Bree explained that her former husband agreed she would not work and chose to be the sole provider, which explains her financial situation.

She disclosed that it has been difficult to keep up with her standard of living due to the crushing fees of upkeep and legal counsel. She accused the pro basketballer of deliberately refusing to cooperate in the process.

"I am struggling to make ends meet while Trevor has continued to live the lavish lifestyle and just purchased his new girlfriend a brand-new Mercedes Benz," Bree acknowledged.

Another highlight of the nasty divorce battle was when the former basketballer filed a request for a TRO against Bree. As shared by The Blast in 2023, Trevor claimed Bree became enraged after his new romantic partner had called him in 2020 and then proceeded to attack him.

"Bree grabbed me by my hair and violently ripped a dreadlock right out of my scalp. Bree almost entirely ripped a second dreadlock out of my scalp as well. This second dreadlock was left dangling from my scalp by a few hairs," Trevor disclosed.

He explained that the incident happened AFTER she nearly caused a road accident. Trevor noted that Bree, in a fit of jealousy, attempted to steer the car off the road.

As she leaned toward the driver's seat, she forcefully yanked the steering wheel with her right hand toward the passenger side. This reckless action nearly caused him to lose complete control of the vehicle, causing it to veer abruptly across two lanes of traffic to the right.

Will Trevor Ariza's new filing lead to another bitter exchange?