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Misfortune has struck Miami’s Heat star Chris Bosh’s 3-year-old daughter, Trinity.
Little Trinity lives with her mother Allison Matthis in Florida and due to her mother’s recent job loss at a construction company and her home being up to foreclosure, she’s been forced to apply for food stamps. Having a child with such a well known star, one would usually suspect there was no need to apply for food stamps; she should be getting enough from him in child support. In fact, according to the state guidelines, a person in Bosh’s status, whose yearly salary is around $18 million, should be paying around $30,000 monthly in child support. So what has happened?
Matthis’s lawyer, Jane Carey speaks out about her ordeal. “Believe it or not, Bosh pays her a mere $2,600-a-month in child support!” she exclaims. “My client just lost her job and applied for food stamps for her and Mr. Bosh’s daughter. She’s about to be foreclosed on, he won’t help her and all he wants to do is go to London with his daughter. Are (you) kidding?”
Like typically estranged parents, both Bosh and Matthis have been in and out of court for everything, from child support to time spent with the child. The recent debate has been about Bosh wanting to take 3-year-old Trinity with him to London in order to watch the Summer Olympics with her. Florida judge ruled against Bosh’s request however to take his child out of the country.
Carey has now returned back the courts and is asking an adjustment be made on the child support due to its ridiculously low amount for a man with his type of salary. A judgment has yet to be made for this adjustment so in the mean time, Matthis has taken the alternative route of asking for help while she awaits the judges decision.
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Lavan
July 31, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Her as a mother that had a job plus getting $2600 a month in child support shud’ve been able 2 maintain a roof..food..clothes 4 that child ..this tells me she’s living above her means n want more money so she don’t have 2 work at all..math he shud b paying more but y? He can’t even take his daughter 2 London with him but I bet they won’t stop her if age wanted 2 da child 2 another country..da court system needs 2 put alittle more stipulation on women 2 maintain a job n not solely depend on da man she laid with 2 take care of her n da child..its takes 2 2 tangle so it shud take 2 2 take care of da child..say she gets da $30k a yr she gonna fall on hard times again cuz she not gonna work n she gonna over spend..saying next month another $30k is coming so ill take care of it then ..most ppl don’t even make that with 2 incomes in da house n they got more than 1 child n makes it happen so y can’t she do da same…
bill w
June 29, 2012 at 8:02 am
All of this rhetoric and t*t for tat is not needed here. Bottom line: It would not hurt Chris to do the right thing. Help the lady out of this mess until she gets back to work and it won’t kill the guy to bring her mortgage payments up to date.
With his name, he could help her to land a job in minutes.
gt
June 27, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Airing this in the media cannot be good for the child, or are these people two childish or self centered to notice.
sheila forest scott
June 25, 2012 at 3:41 pm
well now he can p**n that ring and take care of his child.dead beat b*****d .talks about what his dad has taught him and his brother.but his daddy missed the boat about family and being a real man.man up and take care of your child.black men.bah humbug.who needs them.
Lillian
June 25, 2012 at 10:50 am
It never ceases to amaze me how these negative press releases seem to surface at the most inopportune times. Not only did this Bosh baby mama story,but the Wade’s ex-wife arrest story come up right at the Finals. Are these calculating women vying for media notoriety to make a statement? If so, its too late my dear sisters. Bosh got his new wife and child and D. Wade seems to be happy with Gabrielle Union. So whats the problem. If there was ever mutual love in your relationships, just remember: People fall in love and they fall out of love.
Karla
June 24, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Kai, I can’t agree MORE! I have an issue with my daughters father and it is solely on her support. He doesn’t pay anywhere NEAR what he should. $100 in 4 months is not satisfactory. I have asked him to pay the school, the sitter, send a gift card, or whatever for his daughter, not me! The bottom line is that we are all judging on something we have no facts, or business in. The system is unfair, broken and in desparate need of repairing. Let’s not make this a “if she was a white woman or black woman”, thing. What one person pays for support will never be the same amount for someone else, and it shouldn’t. Everyone makes different amounts of money, and that is the issue. NO, a father should not be obligated to take care of no one other than their own children. Period.
We have no idea what her monthly obligations are for her daughter. School, clothes, food, care, whatever. She should not have to READJUST her loving conditions that her daughter is used to because she is not with the father. Understand, I am not saying that she needs to be cared for too! People, we need to keep our negative comments to ourselves, and stop calling names on a situation you only know from an article that I am SURE is missing several ACTUAL FACTS. We need to clean our own houses and then you will have no time to be in someone else’. Let’s be better to others and for sure to ourselves. Peace!
Kai
June 23, 2012 at 2:21 pm
What is the cost of LIVING in FL, people, that is the relevant question as to whether $2600/month is a lot of money or not. $2600 in NY or certain areas of FL only pays for rent, let alone food, clothing etc…. Whereas in other areas of the country it buys much more! In terms of child support versus “all support”, yes, the support is for the child, but that includes things like rent and food, which the parent “shares” and other things that are specific to the child. All of this beating up of this women is crazy. She HAD a job which she lost, like many of us black folks in this economy and her house in under foreclosure, like many black folks in this economy. I agree that his salary should not be the determining factor for how much she gets. Use the state-mandated formula, which includes (or should include) cost-of-living and assign accordingly. She is hardly a hoochi mama!
Jon Griffith
June 23, 2012 at 1:53 am
Why whine when this girl resorts to what she has been taught from birth. h**l, for her, the food stamps come naturally. It is called “entitlement.” This poor girl has been on the public dole most of her life, so what is new. She is entitled to government support because she is black. Again, you are making he sister and the rest of us look bad. Can’t you find something else to publish?? Go girl, get your government handout.
eric
June 22, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Chris is a modern-day version of OJ Simpson. Like O.J, who fought his first wife tooth and nail on minimal child support, he doesn’t see anything wrong in taking care of his new wife – and probably her mother, siblings and other relatives!!! I say that this is a another color-struck brother who, if it weren’t for the money and fame, SHE, the new wife, wouldn’t give this giraffe-looking punk the time of day!
InFLA
May 14, 2013 at 12:07 am
Omg giraffe looking punk, hilarious!!!!
Eric Lowe
June 22, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Mz, I think its interesting that Halle Berry, a woman that really hasn’t worked in the last three years, has been ordered to pay $20,000 in support to a non-custodial parent; wherein, Chris, who’s one of the richest athletes in the HISTORY of the NBA, is only paying $2,600.00?!?! This says a lot about our judicial system.
Eric
Jezai
June 22, 2012 at 9:40 am
Chris needs his a*s kicked. $2600 a month? and he makes $18M a year? this is all because he doesn’t get alone with the child’s momma which is what it basically boils down to. but he has just had a newborn baby back in March by a white woman(i believe her race is white..someone correct me if im wrong about that) and is treating the first child like a step-child. that first child didn’t ask to be here in this world and sure as h**l didn’t ask to be caught up between his and the first baby-mama’s mess. get it together, Chris. this woman should not have to file for foodstamps when u know that you’re suppose to be paying WAY more than $2600 a month to that child, just because you hate the momma. take your a*s to court, have them re-modify that order and give that first baby what she deserves, $30K a month, regardless if you hate her mom. smdh at this. so uncaused for.
hotblacks
June 22, 2012 at 7:55 am
He could do better than that. He is living a certain lifestyle while your child lives another. I bet you any money now, he must be showering some chicks with gifts .
LaLa
June 22, 2012 at 5:08 am
Pay her what’s owed to her, $30,000+. If she was a white woman, this article would exist. Pay the woman and make her life and the baby’s life comfortable.
Look at Tiger’s ex-wife, she’s set for life and was only a babysitter when he met her.
Pay Her!
Bobby Martin
June 21, 2012 at 4:05 pm
I would like to say a successful man like that shouldn’t and wouldn’t mind taking care of a child that’s his. The mother that applied for the food stamps is trying to use the system to her advantage.
ALC
June 21, 2012 at 2:27 pm
I am just so embarrassed at the amount of people that feels like a CHILD is a piece of furniture. It took both these people to make this baby; Chris knew what he was doing and so did the Mother of the baby. He and she should sit down and come to an ammicable agreement of raising this child, whether they’re together or not. We need to stop labeling each other for our shortcomings and be some encouragement instead of the B word of the other words that we feel describes them or others. Anyway, the CHILD should be the primare concern for both of them. Both need to step up him as a FATHER & her as a MOTHER; then the child will grow up healthy in Mentality as well as knowing she was LOVED by both parents.
Another witch hunt
June 21, 2012 at 1:17 pm
It really amazes me how many women believe a man should take care of their “independent” behinds. You don’t understand how this system is setup, to break up black families. To alienate black children from their fathers, reducing them to nothing more than a paycheck that the gov gets a piece of. How dare anyone tell another man what’s right and wrong for his own child? Somebody here posted how he should be a real man and pay alimony – were they married? This whole deadbeat dad c**p has been blown way outta proportion. None of you bitter women and brainwashed men know what he does for his child on the day to day.
Ladies, if you don’t want to be a struggling “single mom” then take advantage of the many birth control options available to you,(and ALL of them don’t require drugs,they have female condoms). Case closed.
Tonia
June 21, 2012 at 1:12 pm
BigC only one comment.. child care is very expensive.. I pay nearly 600 a month for 4 month old.. so yes its expensive.. we pay way to much and the workers are under paid… You have no idea.. he should want to make sure his daughter has a wonderful live he does.. screw him and I hope she rakes him over the coals.. I usually don’t support women who try to get over a man on. Child support… But in this case he makes well enough to provide
Peaches
June 21, 2012 at 3:09 am
As a man he shouldn t want his daughter or her mother to be in this situation. In the end is still looks bad and is truely wrong. He should be paying her much more than $2600.00 a month. A real man would do more especially sice he has the money to help
earl green
June 20, 2012 at 6:25 pm
She wanted child support so she gets wuts granted it aint his fault she lost her job i think she quit so she cn get him to take care of her 2600 is enough to take care of trinity
Mnyama
June 20, 2012 at 5:54 pm
She can take the $2600 and the stamps and live off that until she gets another job. CASE CLOSED. I wish someone would give me $2600 per month. She ain’t bounced nary a basketball nor blocked one shot and wants to live on the same level as him? Im a female and feels that’s stupid. She should have been out getting an education and some sort of skills while she was gold digging and being a chicken head.
LAE
June 20, 2012 at 5:41 pm
Listen people maybe laws are unfair, maybe things arent as they should be….whatever! These are the facts. The Law of the land(Friend of the Court) is that when you make this kind of money, your child cannot live the life of a median income household. Her dad is a multi-millionaire. You have to look at it. I promise you if it was reverse his friends and family would be saying that that women should be paying more child support. Also she would have to pay more through the Friend of the Court. Why is everyone sooo worried about how much he has to pay he’s making more than most people will ever make in a whole lifetime. The other issue is we really need to teach our young men to take care in who they are sleeping with, and how young they are having babies all over the place. These women are not going to go away after you’ve had babies. they’re coming after your sons!! Please wait until you are ready. Use contraception, better still celibacy until you are married. I realize all of this won’t necessarily make the problem go away, but it may not be as large a problem as it is. I’m referring to women that you know your not going to have a longterm relationship or marriage. People are feuding and killing over this issue so right know it is a major issue…..RELATIONSHIPS!!!
Lelia Lindsey
June 20, 2012 at 4:04 pm
I usually don’t make comments on issues such as this, but I was so angry when I heard this woman and her Lawyer on the Tom Joyner Morning show. I wished I could have reached through the radio and slapped both of them. This woman is receiving $2600. If she knew how to manage money she would not be applying for food stamps. Futhermore if she had been managing her money when she was working, she would not be applying for food stamps. This lawyer is just trying to make a profit for herself and does not care about embarrassing Chris or the Baby’s mother. When you lose your job, you should be able to manage for at least a year or more if you had been managing the child support money and your money from your job. Futhermore her unemployment and her child support should have been enough to keep her out of foreclosure. How much money does a 3 year old need to use to eat and live? When a relationship end, the man or woman is only responsible for taking care of the child not the ex-partner. If she cannot learn to downsize her expenses, I think she should let the child’s father have custody. I have several friends in this situation but the only difference is that they know how to manage money better than this woman. If she was getting a million a month she probally would still have financial problems.
Ronald B. Saunders
June 20, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Warren Johnson: Please refrain from calling any Black women a b***h. Would you call your own mother a b***h?
Chris Bosh you need quit acting poor white trash and handle your business of paying alimony and support to the mother of your child like a real Black man.
This is what happens to Negroes like Chris Bosch and Dwayne Wade who get caught up in the treachery of the dominant white culture.
It is low and middle income whites who have a pattern and practice of not paying child support.
cricket
June 20, 2012 at 1:08 pm
I remember this case all to well. Chris has been in and out of court trying to do well by his baby. now her mother want people to feel sorry for her by applying for food stamps. get over it! sign up for your unemployment take the 2600 dollars and buy some food.stop trying to live off of your daughter’s money. you choose to have this baby for Chris and now he had to live in h**l because you didn’t plan by saving. If life is so tough give him custody. no because you want his money.
ay
June 20, 2012 at 3:33 am
I’m a black man and went to every doctors visit for all of mine. Just because Bosh doesn’t want to be taken advantage of by this women, who obviously can’t manage money, does not make him a bad person. She might be giving him h**l to see that girl. He also might not know how to behave with a 3 year old daughter. He’s trying to start a relationship though, and the mom should let her go to London. She’s upset because he doesn’t want to take her.
ruth
June 20, 2012 at 2:59 am
Get a new job, move to a place you can afford or maybe Chris should just get custody of the child & you can support your da** self. But then you would probably just have a baby by someone else you can mooch off of. You women know exactly what you are doing, and yes it takes two to tango, but………
The child should be taken care of fairly but within the realm of common sense.
Mike
June 20, 2012 at 2:05 am
You sorry a*s black men are the reason the black community so f*cked up! Always making excuses! If that was my child I for one would actually be in their life, and no court paper would tell me how much to pay because I would just do it!
sandra
June 20, 2012 at 12:43 am
Bottom line is HE is the child’s father and HE should want the best for HIS daughter. The best education and life’s experieces etc. She’s 3 years old…our white counterparts start gymnastics,differnt languages reading writing etc by the time they’re 3. It can be set up thru attorneys etc. The best thing he should want for HIS daughter is a healthy relationship with HIS daughter’s mother and yes she needs to get herself together also,after all she is raising HIS daughter to be a “woman”. We all know what happened with the court system ….money talks!!! He can afford it and she didn’t make the baby by herself. Either way when you have s*x there’s a 50-50 chance of conception. She wanted to get paid and he wanted s*x (she didn’t rape him). Pay up Bosh and stop being cheap and remember what goes around comes around. He’s hoping for the same outcome as Wade EXCEPT Wade was married to his kids mother and trust me if Wade got a career ending injury and lsot all his money,do u think Gabby will stay?
Elaine
June 19, 2012 at 11:20 pm
Sorry to hear; well we are forgetting Day Care Is very expensive; Hopefully the judge can give her more:). She got to learn how to budget, $2,600 is not bad for a toddler; I wish her the best also finding a job:)
K.J.
June 19, 2012 at 9:30 pm
You people out there talking smack about how he should pay this, pay that. Don’t get it twisted. He did not marry this woman. Therefore the ONLY thing she is owed is Child Support for the “Child”, not her grown rear end. If she cannot maintain a home then why can’t the child live with her “father” until she gets her ish together. Oh, I know why because you think “he” should pay for her house, just because she has the child, and besides, she won’t get her $2,600.00 per month if the Child is not with “her”. And you have the gall to look at Chris with the crokked eye. I am sick and tired of these people that make Babies for profit. And she won’t let him take the Child to London this Summer to the Olympics? Why not, he is the child’s father? Oh, because if the child is nmot with her, she gets NOTHING. Sounds like the typical one-way nonsense. You want his money, but don’t want him to show the child some love with some one on one time with the Child. Bet if he were to foot the bill for her b**t to go too, she’d be all for it.
K.J.
June 19, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Yoyu people out there talking smack about how he should pay this, pay that. Don’t get it twisted. He did not marry this woman. Therefore the ONLY thing she is owed is Child Support for the “Child”, not her grown a*s. If she cannot maintain a home then why can’t the child live with her “father” until she gets her s**t together. Oh, I know why because you think “he” should pay for her house, just because she has the child, and besides, she won’t get her $2,600.00 per month if the Child is not with “her”. And you have the gall to look at Chris with the crokked eye. I am sick and tired of these people that make Babies for profit. And she won’t let him take the Child to London this Summer to the Olympics? Why not, he is the child’s father? Oh, because if the child is nmot with her, she gets NOTHING. Sounds like the typical one-way nonsense. You want his money, but don’t want him to show the child some love with some one on one time with the Child.
G P Sebree
June 19, 2012 at 9:18 pm
a 3 y/o going to london to the olympics. dudes head ain’t screwed on tight!
How can you not help the both of them, daughter and momma?
Man! I hope you get a notion or something, if you believe in God you’d do better specially for your 3 y/o
alchemist
June 19, 2012 at 8:33 pm
He should do this… He needs to do that…. blah blah blah. There is no way to know what he has “already done” for his child or what he does for her besides child support.
Everyone one is looking in from the outside with “media dispersed information.” The truth is that “a court decided” that Bosh should pay $2,600 per month. I’m quite sure that a court of law had all of the necessary papers and training to make a well informed decision. So if you want to be mad, be mad at the state of Florida. I have yet to see any mouths running about a guy having to pay too much.
He has been covering his responsibilities according to the state. How on earth is it “his fault” because a lady that he is no longer with loses her job? So, let me get this straight, because she loses her job, the state needs to go an re-open his case and make him pay her more just because she lost her job… something that has NOTHING to do with him.
What kind of logic is that?
Chimmie
June 19, 2012 at 7:46 pm
I think it’s a stunt. My children have a drastically different lifestyle when they’re with they’re dad vs. when they’re with me. It bothers me, but it makes me want to work harder. I want my children to know that I worked my a*s off to make sure they had decent lives. Children will always see what is going on in their own time, nobody has to make them see. It sux that she has to apply for f.s., but my SALARY was less than $2600 a month, but because I had 3 paychecks 3 months out of the year I made $100 too much to qualify. I don’t feel bad for her, because we are MOTHERS and mommies have to always pick up the slack. That’s what we do. Buck up sister and make sure that baby is being taken care of BY YOU!!! God will fix it to be exactly the way it should be. And just because he makes $18 mil on paper, doesn’t mean that’s what he takes home
Butch
June 19, 2012 at 7:29 pm
All I can say to Chris Bosh is: K A R M A comes full circle! No matter what goes on between u and the mother of ur child, u always set aside differences for the child’s sake! Do what’s right and step up ur game!
Keith Walker
June 19, 2012 at 6:33 pm
its a shame that a man has to get permission from another man to take his own child out of the country and be a father to his children. i highly suggest you read my book “FathersDey” it can be found at “FathersDey.com”
Paytoplay
June 19, 2012 at 6:07 pm
So his child must live with the bare necessities while he and his wife (and children if there are any that were produced from the marriage) live high off the hog? BS! Give me a break. His child support payments ($31,200.00) are less than 1% of his income! The child should be afforded the same opportunities to live comfortably.
MW
June 19, 2012 at 5:55 pm
There is some really insightful dialogue going on here. Many of you write passionately about this issue. I agree that the taxpayers should not pay for a millionaire’s child to eat; however, the mom deserves foodstamps to eat. She has paid into the tax system over time. It is almost evident, based on the limited information that the mom probably did not want to seem like a gold digger and sold her child short with the amount of child support he/she was to receive. Hopefully, the mom thought about the current and future education of the child and has a substantial amount of money being put into a trust fund for the kid, for high school and college are expensive; not to mention the kid will need excellent medical coverage, transportation, boarding recreation and clothing through the years. If the kid is still young, baby sitting and/or nanny services are not cheap and should be used accordingly. The mom should also rightfully go back to court only on the kid’s behalf to set him/her up for current and future needs. Chris should set up a lot of this now while he is making some cash for his future may not be so lucrative some day. He should also set up a 529 for his kid also with the help of some good financial advisors. “Hopefully all will work out for them.”
Jamie
June 19, 2012 at 5:09 pm
There’s a few ways to look at it. 1, I think that as a rich man’s kid, that baby deserves that $31K/yr. BUT, I think it’s also incumbent upon the mother to manage that her child support monies a little better than that… AND she needs a job. He made that baby; not the baby-momma & not the baby-momma’s momma. The lawyer is assuming that Bosh must remit adjusted payments that’ll cover everyone in that house & that’s gouging.
BigWill
June 19, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Here’s a prime example of why women should make sure they’re married ‘BEFORE’ giving birth. if a man decides he won’t or can’t marry a woman, then don’t get pregnant. Most of the time it’s the same ignorant excuse “it was an accident” But, being stoopit, women continue to get pregnant by men that won’t or can’t marry them. If these two ppl were married imagine how different this scenario would be!! I realize I’m talking into the wind because millions of ‘DUMB’ women will continue this negative pattern and be left with crocodile tears, foreclosures and dry pockets.
Invisible Man
June 19, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Shelly Curtis is an idiot, the same type of female that sees a child as a meal ticket, and the same type of broad that I’m teaching my son to stay away from. It doesn’t matter how much the man makes as long as his kid is well-cared for, healthy and safe; which right now, I’m sure she is.
Too many of you beeyotches want to live the high life, and are using the kid to do it. It’s called “child support”, not “ex-broad support”. And y’all wonder why you don’t get respect in the Black Community? GTFOH!
sasha
June 20, 2012 at 1:54 am
Invisible man let me guess you’re some bitter douche bag who doesn’t take care of his children either???
Invisible Man
June 20, 2012 at 11:50 am
No SASHA, just the opposite. I’ve been a single father for almost 10 years, since my son was 1.5 years old. But I see a lot of good Brothers get jacked by these slick broads that are backed up by the crooked justice system.
So, if it’s all about the child, let her go and live with the father so that she can live the super-duper lifestyle that many on this board feels that she deserves.
Any other ideology would suggest that you believe that the broad deserves to be paid for getting boned by a guy with huge earning potential; and essentially making her a de facto prostitute.
Beef Bacon
June 19, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Has he EVER petition the court to get custody? If so, why wasn’t he awarded it. If not, why would he do it now? If he were to get custody, would he have adequate time with the child or would she become the child of a nanny?
How often does he see his daughter? Often or sparingly?
It APPEARS that prior to her falling on hard times, she was doing okay with that amount. If Bosh was FAIR, he would buy a house which guarantees the child decent shelter. If he was worried about anything, of course the house would be in his or the child’s name.
He had s*x with her, knowing it was possible he could get her pregnant. He is the one with the millions at stake, he could have thought of that. I am not sure what’s an appropriate amount per month. My thing is this: If he has children living with him, does that daughter live the same lifestyle as those in the house with him? The child should not be penalized because he wanted some carefree s.e.x.
No one is a bad person in this equations. Just sounds like some bad choices are being made. I pray that both parties come to a better arrangement for Trinity’s sake. She deserves what Chris would give his other children.
If Chris felt Matthis was a jump-off/groupie…why did he sleep with her? Regardless, she is the mother of his precious daughter and he should treat her like he would expect HIS mother to be treated. With 18 Million, he can do WAYYYYYY better.
Roeskee
June 19, 2012 at 4:05 pm
$2600 is not ridiculous especially when its extra income. she should have been stacking that most women get $25 a child if lucky. just because u F*** a millionaire dont mean u deserve millions. Bosh is triffling for only paying $2600 and allowing this to go on without helping out. I hope Miami lose!
bkjoy
June 19, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Has anyone stopped to ask if she is indeed getting the 2600 in child support? Awarded and receiving are two very different things. Plus if she was working a construction job which has now ended and she is in foreclosure there is something very wrong here. People that have automatically jumped to the conclusion that she is an unfit parent may need some additional information. With this guy being in the financial position that he is in and the courts have not immediately jumped to award him custody or he has not asked for custody speaks volumes to me. Add that to the fact that this young lady went to apply for food stamps and was not immediately dismissed from the office *read laughed out or the office* may mean that her income is not where one would believe. Sad affair for this baby that her parents dislike each other more than they love her and will not work together to ensure that her needs are met.
Another witch hunt
June 19, 2012 at 2:53 pm
I wonder if she actually talked to Chris about what was going on BEFORE this publicity stunt? Who’s to say he even knew what was going on. And the money he makes is irrelevant. Everybody wants a handout. It’s her job as a parent to provide their child as much as it is his. He’s paying $2600 which is not a “mere” amount. Now if she talked to him and simply asked for a little additional help temporarily, that’d be different. I’m really sick of this anti black man madness going on and being perpetuated by a bunch of misguided women who can’t keep from popping out kids they can’t afford to take care of until they find a husband.
cordell spruill
June 19, 2012 at 2:40 pm
She will be the next Black female for Basketball Wives season 6!
Bahati Sobukwe
June 19, 2012 at 2:35 pm
I don’t understand in this age of promiscuity that black women haven’t realized they don’t have to have a child because they slept with someone. I Don’t understand why black men haven’t realized since slavery is over they are not studs anymore. Both have a responsibility not to have children until they have a committed relationship say, maybe, marriage. Not that marriage guaranteed that you will have suggest with your partner. But, you owe it to the children to be there for them. Blacks ignorance has gone on much to long.! The pitiful situation where black children are growing up in single parent households is past pitiful–it’s irresponsible.
Other people are readying their children to compete in the world. How do we think our children are going to compete left alone with single parents who are trying to work and do a hundred other things with no time for reflective thinking? It is near impossible for a single parent to do all the things that they have to do for a child (ren). It is so unfair to the children. And, it retards the growth of our people.
solebrotha
June 19, 2012 at 2:28 pm
As a father that has been through similar hearings and personal issues with the mother of my daughter I’m slightly offended by the slant of this story. It is a travesty that the mother of his daughter would have to apply for foodstamps but $2600/month is not a paltry sum. It’s more than I make and I’m supporting 2 teen daughters. I don’t think she can expect to live the same lifestyle as she did with Chris unless she is starts to make that type of money. I believe Chris loves his daughter but I don’t believe he’s willing to support the lifestyle she’s trying to live.
lacey
June 19, 2012 at 2:06 pm
I don’t want to be totally heartless, so dead-beat wreckless sperm producers who don’t support that 1st child, shall be ‘fix’ and NOT produce further life for WE THE PEOPLE to support! If by chance the ‘fix’ process fails, total amputation of said p***s shall be forthwith. Female abusers shall be equally subjected via due process by federal laws only.
motherpen
June 19, 2012 at 1:57 pm
I believe that children are like the most expensive jewel. You protect and love them and also render the best care. Security and love is top priority. Come on Bosh man up and make sure you don’t have in jewels in your jewelry box that cost more than your daughters well being
Queen
June 19, 2012 at 1:52 pm
As I read this article, it makes me again wonder why does women that have a child/children by a athlete believe that they are entitled to thousands of dollars a month for support. The amount of $2600.00 a month is more than sufficient to provide for a 3 year old child. He is not taking care of mother so that she can live a lavish lifestyle on him. Women get married first and you won’t have these problems.
Just my thought on the article.
Faye
June 19, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Whatever the case I know in order to raise a child it takes more that just one parent. It doesn’t matter what the mother is going through he needs to realize that his daughter is there with her and he need to do whatever it takes to provide for her since clearly he is the one that has money to do so. Sure she gets child support but is it enough to take care of the rent, utilities, medical insurance, transportation, you know the necessities of life, he should be willing to handle that since his daughter lives with her mother. My point is it’s his child too and she should not have to suffer at no point in her life when her DAD is a millionaire. Clearly the mother was trying to make her own living b/c she got a job, People fall on hard times and I’m a mother of three so no one has to tell me what it takes to raise a child I know very well. Bottom line it wouldn’t put a dent in his pocket to give a little extra at least until mom can get another job.
Kim
June 19, 2012 at 1:38 pm
But, at the end of the day the fact still remains she’s Bosh’s daughter. No matter what has went on in the previous relationship with the child’s mother. He should be concerned with her well-being. Even if he care for her until the mother could do better is a better option than nothing. This lady seems to be a far cry from a w***e as I previouly read because 1. Whores and Groupies don’t work. 2. They wait on the millionares money. Bosh, is less of a man if all this is true!
acbamanofgod
June 19, 2012 at 1:38 pm
We just celebrated FATHER’S DAY and what a shame to read about a financially stable father not being able to work out an arrangement whereby his daughter is taken care of. I can not believe there is no document in place that mutually satisfies both parents, in all respects, relative to the taking care of the child in question. So often both of the parents are “greedy”, “playing needy”, “selfish” and have lost track of what is in the best interest of their child. I am a father/grandfather and proud of being so. I have not always done right but I have always had do right in my heart, intentions and actions.
lacey
June 19, 2012 at 1:33 pm
One more thing, adoption IS AN OPTION! Oh,Child support is for the child,regardless of the mother’s want-to-be life style. On a temporary basis,give the child up to the father for ‘bonding’ while mother gets back on her feet. She could go back to school to better herself( child support stops eventually) for she has to work until age 68 or older or should she be looking for another lottery ticket( blew it, should have married him!)?
JohnDavis0856@GMAIL.COM
June 19, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Such a vast array of oppinions, this touchy subject. Whats real as a Man and father that raise 2 daughters 1 son as single dad is this:
Before receiving my kids ages 11-7-1yr I despised my ex-wife but I had to reason with this anger everyday knowing my hate caused trouble for her and my kids and in reality this attitude was effecting both of us the ability to properly provide for our children.. This was deep and difficult, everyday I wrestled with revenge that clouded sensible thinking..Even though I appeared cooperative sane and COMPLIANT in court, I wanted her to dramatically suffer!!
CHRIS BOSH has no reason allowing his child and her mother to live edgy because he is not funded like you and me..He’s a darn millionare and Im sorry $2600 is not a lot of money when you earn $18,000,000. I earned $150,000 as a Wall St FX Broker, I paid $1700 plus other expenses..
Just provide decent adequate funds and stop the penny pinching policy ..and drop any and all resentment..focus exclusively on their happiness..If she’s a good mother reward her appropiately because your child will experience an abundance of happiness too… In the end what really matters is providing the best you can..My oldest child is now 33 yrs old and I’m still so proud of my decision and can review myself as a Father and grandfather that put my children first…So..Step Up Bosh this is a open court uncontested layup!!
Chris
June 19, 2012 at 1:23 pm
This is absurd. I agree with the first person who stated that she likely wouldn’t even qualify for food stamps. Secondly, we don’t know the circumstances of her unemployment, but if the unemployment was not a result of her own wrongdoing, then she should qualify for unemployment benefits. There is always another side to the story. It would make no sense why this man who makes millions would want to take his child to Europe, yet see her outdoors and hungry. We always think children should always be with their mothers at any cost, however, if her situation is this dire, perhaps she should consider allowing her daughter to reside with her father, even if temporary, until she can get back on her feet. Although I definitely believe men should be financially responsible for their children, I don’t agree that they all should have to shell out thousands of dollars a month in child support to these women. I’m sure all of this money is not usually being spent on the children. It is “child support”, not “mother and child support”. Some of these women get $26,000 a month or more in child support and we certainly know that you can provide a nice life for a child with less money than that. The average person does it everyday for less. Daddy’s money is above average, so should the child’s life be more than average? Probably so. However,if I were just so concerned about my child being able to live a posh life because her daddy had millions, then I would as I said earlier, send her to live with daddy for a while! Unless daddy is an abusive or otherwise horrible parent, I would say this might be the solution. After all it is supposedly about the child—right?
Shamako
June 19, 2012 at 1:19 pm
I have read, read , and in some cases re-read most of the comments and can only come to sevral conclusions , but willonly express one hear> If you dared to do da Deed, step up like a Person, and take care of da Seed!……………..Does it really matter who’s right , who’s wrong, its another obligation about to be passed on ..STOP the Madness!………Pleeze!.. for us ALL!
Precious
June 19, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Keep it simple:
She may want to consider moving to a smaller home. Evaulate her sytle of living, cost of living and step back some. Remember, he is to take care of the child.
coast cooker
June 19, 2012 at 1:10 pm
She should get the guy she’s sleeping with to give her something..
Elaine
June 19, 2012 at 11:11 pm
Okay! You Are So Wrong:(
lacey
June 19, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Humm, yes it took the two of them to make a child; both are to be RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHILD and if they were in a committed relationship–MARRIAGE– I’d bet she would not be applying for public assistance!
Did ANYONE TELL HER THAT YOU TAKE ALL KINDS OF CHANCES WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR LEGS AND ALLOW A MALE TO INSERT HIS p***s IN YOUR FEMALE v****a? Better yet, after the fact of becoming a mother is the worst time to be demanding ‘support’ from the other pro-creator, you’d think? This is not news or newsworthy! Neither is worthy of being allowed to be a parent, but money is not the problem in this situation. I’d be ashamed to ‘claim’ either one as my parent and if society really wants to help, provide and attorney( make parents paid the bills!) for the child to sue and protect their interest up to the age of 18 or completion of college!!!!!
Shelley Curtis
June 19, 2012 at 12:40 pm
I did proof my comment, but apparently not good enough. So, please forgive my typos and get the message.
I have several degrees so don’t go there…
I know how some of you tend to behave.
This is such an emotional issue for me…I was on 10!!!
Shelley Curtis
June 19, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Some of these comments are simply baffling!!!!
Number one its news because NBA players are role models..bottom line..this is what they signed up for when they made the decision to play professional basketball.
Secondly, no mother, who is taking care of her child or children should ever have to worry about feeding her family if the other parent has millions of dollars!!!! Its not fair!!! And its not right!!!! Plain and simple.
Get past your personal struggles or experiences and be realistic. This child deserves to live the same lifestyle has his other children whether in his household or not. Its awful how come of you think!!!!
Although, the parental relationship has desolved in the romantic sense this does not mean the mother should get less money. The problem I see everyday is that when a relationship is severed and there is divorce or what have you..the other parent usually a male (unfortunately) divorces the child.
Trying to take her to London for the Olympics was for whom??? not a 3 year old…it was for his ego, and his memories of what he has accomplished in his career. This child needs money not a trip to London. Because giving to the child means giving to the mother why is that such a problem for people. Get over it!!!! Because as long as you feel that way..the child SUFFERS!!! Please don’t be that way.
Whomever a woman has a child with that parent has to pay according to their income…plain & simple. It doesn’t matter if its $200 or $20,000. You have to pay the percentage established by the law. What is the problem???This young lady hasn’t even bad mouthed him which she could do..morally that would be wrong, but to gain media attention and to embarrass him she could have. She probably could have had more babies by him.
Let’s be real here…pay for your child in accordance to what you are obligated to pay. Don’t be evil and say that’s all the other person needs. Where are your standards? That person was ok when you laid down with them, people please!!!!
If nothing else respect the fact that this woman is the MOTHER of your daughter, if you hate everything else about her…just respect that aspect of who she is. Respect the position of “MOtherhood” if not the person. How would you react if this was your mother and your father treated you and/or your sibling this way? Or if it was your sister? My Lord the opinions and attitudes of people are amazing..not to mention cruel. It doesn’t matter what has happened in the past!!! PAY YOUR CHILD SUPPORT ACCORDING TO THE LAW! DANG!!!
nonizerrr
June 19, 2012 at 12:36 pm
People it’s called CHILD SUPPORT!!!!!! Where does it cost $30,000 per month to raise a CHILD I’ll wait ok people look at a salary and cha ching $$$$$$$$ is all that’s seen if $2600 was good enough when she was working was she not putting any away and one last thing STOP READING STORIES AND WITHOUT KNOWING THE FACTS ALREADY PASSING JUDGEMENT ABOUT THE MAN
Nasheed
June 19, 2012 at 12:12 pm
I find most of the comments on here repulsive. It seems that everyone is running to his defense and calling her every name in the book. Bosh should pay more and help her. Regardless of what happened with the two of them they have child. Man up Bosh, I payed d**n near what u are paying and I was enlisted military. 18 million a year and only 2600 a month. Man up!
One more thing, it’s truly sad to see the mental condition are people in. Willie Lynch is alive and well and as a people we are keeping this b*****d’s dream alive. Wake Up!
Stayou67
June 19, 2012 at 11:51 am
Please stop acting like these women having babies out of wedlock should be treated like wives. Chris Bosh doesn’t owe her anything except to take care of his child and $2600.00 a month is more than enough. Just because she lost her job does not mean he should take care of her. Let’s not forget guy’s that’s his money not hers. I don’t care what his income bracket is if she was smart she would have became his wife before having that kid, and then should would be entitled to more money. And for the record I don’t believe any woman should be able to get hella money from a man just because he has it and she has a baby, his only responsibility should be to provide for that child. Wake up ladies baby doesn’t mean meal ticket.
Shedrick Williams Sr.
June 19, 2012 at 11:38 am
WHY WOULD IT BE HIS RESPONSIBILITY TO TREAT HER LIKE A QUEEN YOU’RE TALKING REAL STUPID. How many families do you know get an untaxed $2600 a month to raise their children? She worked for a construction company so obviously she was making money. SPEND SUPPORT ON THE CHILD NOT THE FAMILY. What average 3yr old requires $2600 a month to be taken care of. Bottom line STOP LIVING ABOVE YOUR MEANS.
Mac
June 19, 2012 at 11:14 am
Wow….I am amazed at some of you Black women thinking that is a sufficient amount of money for child support. Even some of you say that you don’t make that amount of money working. You all need to face reality that, one that is not enough money for one person to live own let alone a child and a mother, and two those that make that a month need to progress to a better job, maybe education is needed to improve yourself. The law in .illinois a minimum 28 percent, and then he is not even thinking about his child period. Other Black women be careful of Chris Boshth, if he won’t help his child now what do you think he will do later with you and the baby he will have with you. I am a professional black man with these views….think about it and wake up….Chris do what’s right
vickie
June 19, 2012 at 10:41 am
why is this news? its nobody business
Dr
June 19, 2012 at 8:28 am
The monetary amount given to he mother; is probably not all that Bosh provides. Health insurance, paying her daycare and a trust fund set up for his daughter would make more sense to me.
If Bosh is paying for those needs I described above and giving her 2600.00 monthly; His daughters mother has it made!! The cost of health insurance and day care alone should be a blessing! Not to mention providing trips for his daughter too.
Just my opinion
Invisible Man
June 19, 2012 at 8:09 am
Looks like Bosh’s lawyer was looking past his nose and into the future when Bosh’s earning potential diminishes because he isn’t playing ball any longer… because we all know that even when you retire from pro sports at 37, you’re still expected to come up with those crazy $30k/month amounts that they came up with when you were 27.
If it were me, before I gave up all of that cash, had no say in my kids life, AND faced arrest for being in arrears in child support because my earnings had decreased, I’d renounce my citizenship, take my loot, and leave this country. Contrary to popular belief, America is a small part of this huge world.
butchfuller
June 19, 2012 at 7:52 am
Dr., please don’t become one of those sites that jump in the cool aid without knowing what flavor it is. If you read what her attorney said, there are some underlying issues on her side. I would love to take my child to such places to expand her territory.
TT_CA
June 19, 2012 at 6:55 am
Bosh doesn’t need this negative light!.. 2600 maybe up it to 5000 a month but that it.. His money is not Ur money and you need to maintain off that and go ge another job go to school and better Urself.
Bosh do this:
Buy a 3brdrm 2bath home {250k is a very decent cost} it in Ur name sign over to Ur daughtet at age 18.
Buy the mom a Honda!<= its fuel efficient and paid for!
Set up a trust fund & college fund Ur daughter one the mother cant touch!
Continue with the 2600 a month!
If the mother can't live with in her means with the above take Ur kid. She unfit and using her to live like you!
Good Luck and Go HEAT!!!!!! :0)
fred
June 19, 2012 at 5:46 am
Chris give her $5,000 that totals to $60,000 and i bet she still can’t make it.
fred
June 19, 2012 at 5:42 am
Someone said that $2600 can’t take care of a child, I say show me a child that spends $2600, but i can show you a woman that can spend $2600. True he should give a little more, I don’t think that she would be homeless with $2600. Chris give her $5000, that’s a total of $60,000 for the year, give it to her in a lump-sum, I bet she still can’t make it.
Calexfo
June 19, 2012 at 5:26 am
Chris, take care of you child man. What you are doing id disgraceful. Get in your pocket and stop that foreclosure and set a real example, then be a real man in taking care of your daughter.
Ruth Walker
June 19, 2012 at 5:21 am
There might be more to this story, overall I think you all are missing the point. There is no indication that the young lady is asking him for money. As mentioned she was an employed individual who has fallen upon bad luck as many people throughout America are experiencing. As African Americans we are so quick to attack and assume the worse about each other. Why wouldn’t any father or mother for that matter not want to make sure a child has a roof over their head. I think many African American men and woman attach too many values to money and not each other. When you die you certainly can’t take it with you.
Let’s just try and show a bit of respect for the child’s mother, why does she have to be a b***h Warren Johnson?
Kathy
June 19, 2012 at 4:22 am
No sympathy here! She is not going to get food stamps because she exceeds the income requirement and rightfully so. No child needs $2600.00 a month to live on and the mother needs to get off her b**t and get unemployment if she is entitled and/ or go to a temp agency until she finds another stable job. There are other single mother out here making it with less than what Bosh pays her. Wonder if she puts any of that $2600.00 in the bank for college? If you can’t afford to support the child, don’t have the baby! If his support is increased, and it should be- hopefully his lawyer will have the additional funds set up to go into an account for the child’s future and not the mother’s wallet. Regarding the foreclosure- there’s all kinds of programs out there to help her keep her home or maybe she needs to downsize and move some place she can afford.
CB
June 19, 2012 at 3:57 am
ARE YOU KIDDING ME???
What child needs MORE than that per month? Food, clothing, and the basics. She needs to get off her can and act like she’s got some pride about her self.
HIS income has absolutely nothing to do with it! WHAT??? The more he makes the more she gets?????
Mom is looking for someone to take care of HER, and that’s the bottom line. Her, AND her attorney need a good ‘head soaking’.
Majid070
June 19, 2012 at 3:18 am
$30,000 a month isnt child support. That’s money for the Mom to live a certain lifestyle, which Chris is NOT responsible for. But $2600 is a bit low for a man like him that could do better. She could get along fine with about $7000. She wont be ballin out of control on that.. but her & the child wont be hungry or homeless either. Any woman could work with that…unless greed becomes an influence.
Lauren
June 19, 2012 at 3:11 am
I think that Chris and the courts are right. If this money is only for his child, then $2600 is great for a three year old. He’s probably also paying childcare. And, if allowed to freely see her, buying her clothes and other items. I just think this is ridiculous. She’s a grown woman that also made choices and she needs to care for herself. His responsibility is only to the child’s needs. Both men and women are responsible for children.
Roi Johnson
June 19, 2012 at 2:59 am
Hold on! This is clearly a publicity stunt on behalf of the mother. There is no report here of Bosh not paying his monthly obligation. One can only assume that he is current, and if he is, there is no need to apply for food stamps. This gold-digging mother is seeking to defame the father of her child, and continue the long saga of their semi-annual court appearances. I wonder if this has anything to do with his having a son born in the month of May? Chris Bosh may not be a paragon of virtue here, but he is not alone. It appears that the adage is true, “when you lay down with dogs, you wind up with fleas.”
dr bob
June 19, 2012 at 2:45 am
c’mon people forget his income, while it is a shame that he would not do more for his daughter lets look at the total $31,200 per year is what she received. That is not chump change that is more than a first year lawyer or teachers income. so while it is sad chris didnt give more; it is more than enough. now if the mom wants to party get her hair done and live the life at the daughter’s (and ultimatly chris’s) expense thats another story.
Chris
June 19, 2012 at 2:44 am
I never understood the premise that child support was based on an individual’s income. Ask TO if the support goes down when you don’t have the big bucks coming in anymore. Does this woman require $30k to take care of this 3 yr old? Heck no. $2,600 a month must have been fine when she had a job and I’m sure it was paying some part, if not all, of her mortgage. The child was never raised in a plush environment, so it’s not as though Bosh is paying $100 a month. $30K plus is real money. Can he pay more? Sure he can, but my guess is that presently he is paying exactly what he was told to pay and what she was happy with, when she had a job. I agree with the individual who stated the food stamp move was a ploy. Also, why wait until foreclosure (which takes several months)before stepping forward. Just ask Bosh for more, or ask the court to award you more.
Warren Johnson
June 19, 2012 at 2:41 am
h**l no Chris!!! Triple h**l no!!! Your daughter deserves much more than this despite the clear indication that the mother is a capital b***h. She wants your money, but can’t have any meaningful say in your child’s life. This is the way it is with these mongrel broads, who use the children to get back at their lost love. She should shape up, and what is the big deal about not letting the child come with you to the Olympics? Is it because she isn’t invited? d**n b***h, who is only spiting the child -robbing her of the opportunities of life! However, sort out the situation. Buy her a house, and make the b***h live in it. It must be in the child’s name, and stipulate that he isn’t allowed to bring any of her flings under the roof; and that when your daughter turns 18, she must have the full say and ownership of the house. Fill the refridgerator to the brim with food, and pile on the clothes and all that she wants. f**k the judge! Take care of your child by buying her all that she wants and fight for the right to spend time with her. You don’t have to give this b***h anymore of your money, but for God sake, take care of your child. If you don’t do this immediately, I hope, even though I want this for Dwayne and Lebron, that you don’t get to celebrate being NBA champion. It will hurt me too, but this is my verdict! You can do better than this, and do it now -right now. Your daughter on food stamps???? Never!!!!!!!!!!
Mister Reginald
June 19, 2012 at 2:30 am
Some facts. $2.600 per month equals about $31,200 per year. There are a lot of people in a lot of cities that live on that amount of money and do all the things good citizens are supposed to do. With that amount of money for child support, there should be a decent amount of money tucked away for that child. Now, if she made the same amount on her salary, that would be over $60K per year. So, there are a lot of questions that we don’t have answers to and we probably are not in a position to get answers (which is good). Both of the parents need to do some communicating. If they do, I guarantee it can get worked out. I am available to give them some decent advice on money and relationship management. Been there, done that and I have the wisdom to prove it.
r
June 19, 2012 at 2:29 am
Not excusing his ignorance of what a FATHER is, but SHE bought this on herself. She KNEW there was a possibility of getting pregnant. Chris didn’t force it on her did he?? Okay then miss thang. Get a job at McDonalds, car wash, city trash collections, Wendys, a cleaners, until you save enough to go to school and learn a trade to support the rest of what Mr. Bosh can’t. I’m female, so my opinion has nothing to do with males siding with males. BE responsible missy lady. I am just tired of my sisters depending on their DREAMS of hooking up with MONEY. Does these men have respect,integrity, kindness,visions beyond their millions, consideration, faith-based values, and a bit of swagger?? Oh, I see, they rich—-I will take other qualities any day, over their millions. Makes for a very peaceful heart ladies. Just my opinion.
Paul Latimore
June 19, 2012 at 2:25 am
If you read enough, you’ll see that this woman and Chris Bosh lived together, had a house together, and went to a fertility doctor together to have this child. Whatever went wrong with their relationship, he asked her to get pregnant, and he needs to take care of this responsibility. James has never had to pay child support, I can tell, because he thinks $2,600 is enough. But $2,600 is about 1/8th of ONE PERCENT of his income. I’m paying almost 28% of my income. Why does Chris Bosh with all his money get to pay less than me? h**l, I’m broke. If he paid her just ONE PERCENT, she’d be getting around $16,000 a month and she would have enough to take care of HIS child.
Money talks. Bulls—t walks.
Carolyn Askew
June 19, 2012 at 2:19 am
Father’s Day was just yesterday. Now you see this is the difference between a Father and a Daddy. It takes a man to be a Father. Anyman with a high enough sperm count can be Daddy.
BBW
June 19, 2012 at 2:18 am
I agree with all of the comments $2600 p/month on Bosh’s salary does not appear to be fair and $30,000 p/month appears excessive; as Greg c pointed out we don’t know all the details to this situation, so we should withhold judgment. We do not know what Bosh provided upfront when the child came into the world i.e., home, lump sum payment, etc. If he didn’t then of course I believe he should have.
There appears to be some serious error in judgment by the mother as well; I don’t believe any mother should use the child as a p**n; mothers should not interfere with the father/child relationship for any reason except if the child will not be safe! Why deny your child the experience of going to the Olympic Games, this is foolish! Bosh is a professional NBA player he is not leaving the country forever, nor is he plotting to kidnap the child and go to London.
It also appears that Ms. Mathis application for food stamps maybe ploy to bring attention to the situation and possibly to embarrass Bosh. Based on the federal poverty guidelines Ms. Mathis’ application for food stamps should have been denied, even if there is a total of 6 persons in her household. Of course we don’t know this, so if she does have a 6 person household, she should be awarded food stamps. Food stamps are awarded based on income and family size.
There appears to be a whole lot more to this story than we know. I am adamant that fathers support their children both financially and with their time. There are many low-income fathers that cannot support their children financially and some mothers will still use the child as a p**n even when they know the father can’t do, not that he won’t do! Let’s not forget that unfortunately children are used as pawns by mothers (parents), especially when the relationship deteriorates between mom and dad. If this is the case this is most unfortunate, especially for the child! We should not be so quick to condemn fathers. Bosh should take care of his child financially and Ms. Mathias should not interfere with the relationship between their daughters with her dad; let the child go to London with her father.
Andre Delmast
June 19, 2012 at 2:09 am
She is getting 2,600, who can’t survive off this. Yes it is far less than what other players give but it is still 2,600. That is more than I earn and I have three children.
Jest
June 19, 2012 at 2:06 am
Addendum, stop doling out outrageous sums of money to women who want to live large and be a part of the social elite because of their uterus work. Give them enough based on the contribution of both parents to raise their child to be a responsible citizen.
Jest
June 19, 2012 at 2:03 am
Where in this article does it say the mother of this child is working? The grandmother was working and lost her job, and whose home is up for foreclosure; not this baby mamma. This baby mamma need to supplement that $2,600 per month with a job of her own. If this mother works at minimum wage; which would highly be unlikely; she would make more, the total for her and baby would be $3,800 per month at a minimum. Additionally, I guarantee that when the father spends time with his child he gets her everything and more that his child needs. Other than an ex-wife who a person has children with, stop giving these women money who were just lucky and got pregnant due to no birth control and got pregnant by an athlete, entertainer or any other hard working guy.
Brian
June 19, 2012 at 6:35 am
You say that as if Mr. Bosh or any of these other men that have children have a choice to give or not give the mother of their children financial support commensurate to their income. It is court ordained!
theloneous
June 19, 2012 at 2:02 am
Most millionaire athletes, Chris Bosh included, don’t control their own bank accounts. Accountants, lawyers, agents, etc…, ie…a bunch of white guys, “handle” most of these uneducated athletes check books, and its best that they do since most of theses guys didn’t graduate college and skated through half a*s high schools. Chris Bosh probably can’t write a check from an account with his name on it for $30K a month and would have to get permission to buy his daughter and family air and hotel fare in London. I’m sure his lawyers arranged the low child support payments he gives his baby mamma, that same lawyer’s monthly retainer is much more than $2,600. Blame Chris Bosh for being an ignorant fool more than anything else.
Brian
June 19, 2012 at 6:29 am
Theloneous, thank you for being the wise one! $2600.00 and everyone is persecuting this woman. Sorry he is paying these white attorney’s through the nose. He has a child with this woman and an obligation as a man to his child. I have a nephew that plays and he is not a star and doesnt make a million dollars a year and he pay $4,000.00 a month based on his salary. So I can’t feel sorry for Mr. Bosh.
James
June 19, 2012 at 1:57 am
Chris Bosh shouldn’t have to foot the bill for this chick to have an extravagant lifestyle. There is a reason he isn’t married to her. Her applying for food stamps is just a ploy to embrass this man and get what she’s getting; sympathy. I’m all for him giving more to this child but it should be in the way of gifts, education,etc.. but not cash in the hands of the mama to squander on things for herself.
SHEA
June 19, 2012 at 1:56 am
If she can’t make it on an extra $2600 a month then I don’t know what to tell her. Applying for food stamps is a bad reflection on her not Bosh. That is all she deserve is $2600. You have to learn to work with a little before you can work with a lot. If she received more than that she would probably lose her mind. Couldn’t be me because I would take that $2600 and put mine with it and make it do what it do! He would have to take a second look and say “Do you need more because you are working it out? Let me invest!” This chick is clearly not a go getter.
Freedom!
June 19, 2012 at 1:50 am
Women who hold the children ransom deserve nothing. Let the man take his daughter wherever. Have a good relationship with him even though there is no longer a relationship between the two of you. That is where so many go wrong. Think of the child and the man will shower you with generosity. Win/Win baby. Stop listening to your parasite lawyer who never loses. The lawyer always gets paid. Just be a woman and eliminate the lawyer or you will lose your child completely. Then Chris won’t have to pay you anything and you’ll still have to pay your lawyer. You’ll never get food stamps getting
$2600/mo in child support. You may get attention, but you are in danger of losing your child if you don’t learn that your child needs both parents no matter what.
Michael Benjamin
June 19, 2012 at 1:49 am
I noticed that the story did say that Chris Bosh was delinquent in his child support payments. It’s exploitation and extortion by the attorney who’s trying to embarass a Florida judge into granting an exorbitant child hike. Ideally, Bosh and Ms. Matthis should be married. But since that’s not in the cards, Bosh and his attorney should set up a trust fund for the child with an independent executor who makes payments for the child’s welfare, well-being and comfort. That would protect Bosh from those who want to paint him as a deadbeat Dad, which as it appears he isn’t.
Edward Smikle
June 19, 2012 at 1:47 am
I do not know how the judge will rule, but a few thing jump out at me.
1. Why should tax payer feed a millionare child?.
Why was the child support so low , when the man can afford to pay a lot more. The child need shelter, food, amd clothing, where in America can one afford food shelter and clothing on $2,600 per month?.
And on the other hand maybe this should be a wake up call for these groupt (Whores),, who run around with sports figures laying on their backs, trying to get pregnant for these men, in hope of living off their children for the rest of their lives. They are unfit mothers, and should not be allowed to keep these children.
I cannot say I feel any pity for this woman, but I do not think the state should have to pick up the tab, Ehe tax payers wern’t the people smiling when she was stripping off her clothes,
Fig Newton
June 19, 2012 at 12:08 pm
I know that you are a Black male, less than a man. And ignorant to boot. What people do not understand is that a child is to live the same lifestyle as the parent. I have seen parents who live in the same house, eat steaks and give their children hotdogs. Why should this child not have provisions which would allow his mother to take her to London? Daddy got the funds and should share with the mother. She is the one that has had to get up three times during the night with the baby, miss sleep, have to provide for day care and get the child to and from day care, get groceries to feed the child and cook those groceries, bathe the child and make sure that the child sleeps in a clean and decent environment. There is a lot of time and effort put into raising a child. What she should do is make Bosh take the child on a regular basis so that he will realize how much time and effort is being put into raising his child. God does not like this ugliness. I hope this deadbeat does not make Lebron miss the opportunity to get his ring while the Lord is watching this FOOL.
bertha knighton
June 19, 2012 at 1:36 am
The mother lost her job which could happen to anyone.She is not above asking for help for her daughter.Now she needs help since she is down at the moment she needs more help from dad they are in my prayers!!!
J Killion
June 19, 2012 at 1:26 am
I DON’T KNOW EITHER OF THESE INDIVIDUALS PERSONALLY, SO I HAVE NO CLUE AS TO WHAT HAS CAUSED MR. BOSH TO EXHIBIT SUCH INSENSITIVITY TOWARD THE WOMAN AND THE CHILD. HOWEVER, FOR THE CHILD’S SAKE I WOULD HOPE THAT MR. BOSH WOULD STEP FORWARD AND HELP KEEP THE WOMAN AND HER CHILD OFF THE STREET OR SOME HOMELESS SHELTER. AFTER ALL, I HAVE NOT READ ANYTHING WHERE HE HAS CONTESTED OR DENIED BEING THE CHILD’S FATHER.
bertha knighton
June 19, 2012 at 1:24 am
Thank you!!!
greg c hamblet
June 19, 2012 at 1:23 am
There appears to be alot of grey areas connected to this story. We should all reserve judgement on this matter until all the facts are out.
Emmauel
June 19, 2012 at 2:36 am
well said. assumptions leave us feeling like we know better.
2600/m= 31200
30,000 = 360000
should he give her money while she looks for another job? or keep it at that rate?
If he got all the money, why not stay with him? Can’t make any conclusions, but don’t give my man Bosh all the negativity. he don’t need that during the FINALS
Sherry
June 19, 2012 at 1:19 am
I’m not a one sided person,
So I’m not going to bash Bosh!!!!!
You don’t know his side of this situation!!!!!!
J. D. Hill
June 19, 2012 at 1:16 am
If Bosh had good sense, he’d see to it that his child and her caregiver mother had everything that they needed: house, car, food, clothing, money for education and recreation. He should be paying cash for little Trinity a house in his and her name and with mom living there with Trinity. He doesn’t have sense enough to know that if he treats Matthis like a queen, she’ll treat him like a king in return. A trip to London with Trinity would not have been a problem! If he gives her what she wants, he’ll get what he wants.
anthonyymills
June 19, 2012 at 3:18 am
JD your so correct it seams that chris got his shorts up his a*s due to past experiences with his daughter moms to Chris wise up handle your bizz sour a*s.
Joseph L. Williams
June 19, 2012 at 1:15 am
WHAT AGENCY DETERMINED THIS REDICULOUS LOW MONTHLY AMOUNT BASED UPON BOSH’s CURRENT EARNINGS?
PERHAPS $30000/MONTH IS TOO MUCH, BUT AN ADJUSTMENT NEEDS TO BE MADE ASAP ABOVE THE $2600/MONTH CURRENT CHILD SUPPORT AMOUNT.
James
June 19, 2012 at 1:43 am
Would you like an extra $2600 a month to raise your daughter? How many parents have $2600 a month just to spend on raising a child? The fact that he makes a good living isn’t relevant. Child support is based on a lifestyle at the time of conception. $2600 a month is more than enough to raise this child. The money is for the child, not her. If she can’t provide a decent stable life with $2600 she shouldn’t have the child.
Carolyn Askew
June 19, 2012 at 2:15 am
You wouldn’t be saying that if this was you. just like any other man when he no longer sticking it to you he doesn’t care. This woman should not have to give up her child because her million Daddy does not want to help support her. This is shameful. He is not even paying 1% of his yearly salary in child support.
Charles McGee
June 19, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Carolyn: I say that a decision by this young lady was made several years ago. In countries where there is a children’s allowance the issue of paternity is not relevant. Only in a backward country like America do you have is type issue taking up public time. Sent her the regular state check and let her get on with her sordid life. Her daughter will be just like her 15 years from now.
Nopityhere
June 19, 2012 at 2:18 am
If she didn’t work at all and that was her only income that would be equivalent to $15 and hour which is ok to live in Florida. She probably will be denied benefits based off her child support alone. For a two-person family the income limit is: $14,710, she gets $31,200 a year in child support. Was she living beyond her means? Because she should have been able to maintain her home when she was working, even if she was at McDonalds. His child shouldn’t have to suffer. Maybe Bosh should get her until baby momma gets her ish together.
Nita
June 19, 2012 at 2:27 am
$2600 is more than most people make in a month. It’s not his responsibility to provide for the mother, only the child and that is more than sufficient. If she can’t manage with that amount, then he needs to look at taking custody from her.
Mz
June 20, 2012 at 6:01 am
Typical Black woman haterism!
Dwight
June 19, 2012 at 3:42 am
Thanks for your comment man. I don’t understand why this is even a topic. The amount of money this ball player already provides for the care of his child alone makes that household ineligible for food stamps. Child support of $2,600, a month works out to $650. a week, $16.25 per hour,or $31,200 a year, based on a 40 hour work week. There are millions of adults in our country alone that would give their eyeteeth to have that amount of money coming in on a regular. Right now I am one of them.
Court Officer
June 19, 2012 at 3:43 am
Child support is not based off of lifestyle. Support guidelines take into consideration, income, number of children and costs necessary to maintain children. For example, if both parents make a $1000.00 a month their total combined income is $2000.00. Each parent will have to pay 50% (because they make the same amount of money) to the predetermined state guideline. Her child support will be adjusted if and only if he has more children. We can all argue how much money is necessary to raise a child but you would not expect a child who lives in Bevelry Hills to have the same lifestyle as a child in Compton.
On a personal note: the statistics show that black fathers are less likely to be involved or pay child support so when you have a baby from one you are playing with a loaded gun. I see it every day-fathers who will not pay 20.00 or a 1000.00. I can say after 15 years in this profession, I am seeing more fathers step up to the plate but for whatever reason it is socially acceptable for black men to not take care of their children or have many children. Leaders, the church and black culture in general continue to blame women as opposed to placing pressure on men as well.
calmspace
June 21, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Thank you for being the voice of reason in this otherwise senseless conversation.
Another witch hunt
June 21, 2012 at 4:10 pm
So it’s acceptable for women to not get any backlash for having children out of wedlock, that they can’t afford to take care of, by a guy who was a loser when they met? And when you have a baby by ANY man regardless of race color or creed, that’s not (say it with me) YOUR HUSBAND you’re playing with a loaded gun.
The blame is being placed on women for a reason; too many women keep crying victim for their stupid choices and it’s about d**n time.
One more question, where do you think most of the so called deadbeats came from? Go head I’ll wait…..
Single parent homes! So you’d think by now, women would smarten up and choose better mate in their own best interest.
Since you’re a court officer, I wonder if you are single mother “victim”. You obvious bitterness toward black men, explains the treatment I and many other good father’s are forced to endure whenever we walk into a child support office. Many of us willingly provide financial support along with putting in the time it takes to raise a child only to have some greedy a*s woman decide to put us in the system. Sorry but many of us are taking care of our children and fighting for them despite the lies being told in the media.
Meesh
June 19, 2012 at 1:28 pm
WHAT??? Child support is based off of the income of both individuals at the time conception??? If that were true Diddy would be paying $500 a month to his first kids mom. Support is based on when the actual case is opened, children’s needs change as they get older as does the cost of living. And I am sure Bosh has been in the NBA longer than 3 years. (I don’t feel like looking it up) I agree that $2600 is great for regular people, but Bosh makes 7 figures and his child should be receiving more than 4 figures.
And why should she lose her child? Maybe Bosh bought the house and then turned the variable mortgage over to her? Or maybe she got a bad mortgage period like many minorities do. She still has options…she may have to let her house go, but it does not mean she’s not a fit mother. Bosh could be said to be an unfit father for paying so little to support his child, I doubt of his children with his wife will only get $2600 worth of support.
Another witch hunt
June 21, 2012 at 4:31 pm
First of all we know all too well all that “child should be receiving” is a cover up. That child can’t spend that money. It goes to mom who is obviously having some issue with a budget. I say child support should work like this, you provide for your own child the time they are with you. Period. Nobody pays another grown person nothing. Maybe then women would be wiser about who they pop babies out by if there wasn’t a big fat check waiting for them.
And yeah I bet his wife and their family do enjoy a better lifestyle. Baby momma shoulda thought about becoming a wife instead.
TJ
June 19, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Alimony is a legal remedy!!!
It’s not just a random thing they give when two people split up. The fact that she has a job is irrelevant. The fact that he’s a multi-millionaire IS NOT irrelevant. The courts look at the quality of life he gave his family when they were together and the purpose of alimony is to keep the dependent spouse on the same level he/she would have had if the two had remained together.
Child support does the EXACT SAME THING! It’s not about how much money the mom could earn to support her child or how much the child could live on. The point is that if the child lived with both parents or lived only with Chris Bosh then the child would more than likely have more than $2600/month spent on her upbringing. She would probably be in a school that cost more than $2600/month.
So, no the amount the mother was awarded is not a fair and equitable amount. Is $2600/month more than some people make in their own jobs, absolutely. The fact is that his salary and his visitation rights are the two things that matter the most when determining how much he should be paying.
When a person making $100k/year is paying nearly $3000/month in child support because a court thinks that’s fair there is absolutely no reason why a court shouldn’t have awarded Chris’s daughter that much. And let’s not forget this award is going to the daughter!! You wouldn’t want your kid slighted an amount she was legally entitled to…don’t slight Chris’s daughter because you think the mother should be “doing better.”
Another witch hunt
June 21, 2012 at 4:37 pm
The problem is that money is blindly being given to women under the guise of “for the child” when the child has no say so in where it goes and nobody keep account of it.
How about instead of women getting a big fat check, instead, they get half of food and clothing, and percentage of utility bills all paid DIRECTLY to the utility company and the rest of the amount goes to an interest bearing account for the child that no on else can touch.
J2
June 19, 2012 at 1:08 am
I’m amazed. If this is true, that’s sickening. $2600?! I’m happy she’s not like most exes that just wanna live off the child support. She had a job and lost it. Bosh, do better. It’s like these baby daddies don’t want to cough up the cash to you but they’ll take the child on lavish trips. I wish them well.
michael young
June 19, 2012 at 1:07 am
It’s a shame that adults can’t get along for the child.
MaxRain
June 19, 2012 at 4:46 pm
This is a tragedy, why didn’t the relationship work in the first place? The courts should make them stay together and then get married if this is not in place already. Then they should be mandated to go to a supportive family structured Church and learn how to behave as a family. Then stay out of the headlines, grow up and take real responsibility for teir actions and raise this beautiful and innocent child together.
MadPoet
June 23, 2012 at 3:44 am
I’ve read all these comments up to this point but had to respond to this ignorance right here! Are you serious MaxRain? If this was the case, do you know how many unhappy people would be eliminated because of b/s like what your saying? You might as well give Big Brotha permission to tell you how many kids to have, what to eat, where to live and what type of job you & your generations following you will have (caste system)! You see where I’m going with this? Mixing Religion & Ignorance doesn’t make you smarter, Please wake Up!
Shay
June 19, 2012 at 12:46 am
Did they say a mere $2600 per month? Do you know what a blessing that would be to most mothers to get that much in just child support? And I seriously doubt she would even qualify for food stamps getting that much child support. Most people on food stamps don’t even come close to making that much a month income. Plus she’ll be eligible for unemployment. Sorry, don’t feel sorry for this chick.
face down
June 19, 2012 at 4:07 am
DIDI THEY SAY SHE LOST HER JOB,AND OUT ON FORCLOSURE.THE PROBLEM
IS THAT SHE IS A UNFIT PARENT NOW,AND HE IS A MILLIONAIRE THAT CAN
TAKE THE CHILD IN HER POSITION,AND THEN SHE WONT HAVE ANY INCOME
AT ALL.SHE BETTER WATCH HER STEP.
Mz
June 19, 2012 at 5:46 am
Don’t be foolish. He’s a freakn millionaire! Most white women who have babies with these clowns have them paying out of the azz and wouldn’t bother to get a job! $2600 a month isn’t a terrible amount because he has the money!You stupid women go in hard on Black women and offer no support! She deserves the money-he should be ashamed and with your comment so should you-SMH
BigC
June 20, 2012 at 12:43 am
MZ, you have got to be kidding. The fact that he is successful should have nothing to do with how she maintains her life. Too many of you women think child support means ALL SUPPORT. He is not obligated to support her lifestyle. She wants to live a high lifestyle and thinks he is supposed to support it with child support. She needs to get a job and spend the child support on the child, not her. You women want to be treated equal, but when it becomes inconvenient then you want someone to carry you along and ride some other mans money. If you had any type of pride, you would earn your own living and not depend on child support as your sole source of income. Day care is not that expensive. She probably will get more money because of our screwed up legal system, but any person with a brain can see that she is just another groupie who got pregnant in order to squeeze money out of someone so she doesn’t have to work. If she is having such a hard time, then give Bosh custody… Nooooo, she won’t do that because that means she doesn’t get any more $$$. All that kid is to her is a means to get money to spend on herself and not the kid. I guarantee you that $2600 she is getting, she hasn’t started a college trust or anything like that for the kid. She spends it on herself.
LarryJ
June 20, 2012 at 4:14 am
BigC, you are right 100%……..! LarryJ
Ekanem
June 21, 2012 at 12:59 am
Did you read the article at all?
Hellrell
June 21, 2012 at 1:15 am
BigC I agree whole heartedly. Women get so caught up in getting all this money a month from men that they forget what it is intended for. It is called child support for a reason, so we as women can care for our children. Not to live a lavish lifestyle with the money that we recieve monthly for our children. What would be wrong with that man taking his child away for a month or two (whether it’s out of the country or not) to see the olympics. That would give mom a chance to regroup, find a job and a new home. I garauntee that it does not take $30,000 to take care of a 4 year old girl. It’s rediculous that the court system even allows it. I think that even 10,000 is too much per month for one child but there should be some type of limit on these child support payments. I mean after a while he will go broke, what does she do then???
kissit
June 22, 2012 at 11:44 pm
U must be another stupid and ignaorant Male, not a man because your comments tell how ignorant u are.
How many months are u behind?
All u Black males out there not paying what u should or not paying at all , GROW up and handle your business and maybe u can become a man. It takes a man to raise a child not a d**k!!
Dallas Gentleman
June 19, 2012 at 6:12 am
lol, so $2600/month is a “ridiculously low amount.” This is exactly what’s wrong with the screwed up legal system today. Had it not been Chris Bosh, but some average dude working at McDonalds, then $2600 would be way too high, but when it comes to a NBA star player, all of a sudden, its magically too low. Shut up! A child born to a celebrity is the same flesh and bones as a child born to any other human. This lady willingly laid down with Chris, so she should also be prepared to take care of the child. I thought this was the 21st century where women wanted to be treated equal. Do they only want to be treated equal when its convenient? Shouldn’t she have to pay him child support for the child, too? $2600 is more than enough. Get out and get to work. Otherwise, don’t have kids you can’t afford.
sasha
June 20, 2012 at 1:46 am
You sound stupid! Child support is based off of how much the person makes. If he is making millions then why is she only getting 2600 a month?? Not saying it’s not a livable amount because it is in my opinion but c’mon!
Drama
June 19, 2012 at 2:07 pm
You’ll are the reason why these athletes want a prenup right now,Did you help him get where he’s @ or did you meet him while he was somewhat famous cause if you were their thru the bad times what makes it okay for you to benefit from the good times& YOU’RE CHILDREN are NOT AN PAYCHECK OK. YOU lOSE YOURE JOB& ABOUT TO lOSE YOU’RE HOUSE BEEN THERE(Woman up)Handle that if he help be grateful but honey he doesn’t have to stop trying to live above you’re means.Get something you can afford. Just in case God forbid something happens to his career than where would you be.Can’t get money where there ISN’T NONE,its a lot of SINGLE MOTHER’s DOING there thing,without support&their children or doctors,lawyers& athletes so think about that instead of a lifestyle And Yes I’m living the life Was nurse,raised my daughter by MYSELF with family support not Child Support or death benefits didn’t apply an we did just fine.
sandra king
June 20, 2012 at 6:25 am
This information should have never been published. Bosh ex girlfriend should not have aired her dirty laundry. This is not about Bosh and his ex this is about a child that will one day grow up and have this put in her face. Let’s thank about the children instead of ourselves because they are the future of the world and did not ask to come into this world but while we do have them please for God sake show them love, your support and teach them the word take them to church so they can be educated about the Blessing of God and how He gave his only son to die for our sins. It is never too early, And as for her parents do the same thing because we all in a need of prayer May God bless all of them.
Not Kiddin
June 19, 2012 at 6:43 pm
People have to show they are capable of driving so they take a test. We test to make sure we can do the job. We need to have a test to see if we can be good parents. Believe me there are schools that are not public running between 1K, and 1,500. Think about it, you got mortgage, tax, insurance, food, gas, personal expense…Believe it or not living cost. So What the h**l does it mean she should be grateful for the money. Just remember to reap what you sow.
ladyofwealth
June 21, 2012 at 3:43 pm
True.
kissit
June 22, 2012 at 11:37 pm
When are u ignorant young females are going to wake up? Evidentially u haven’t. The mother of Bosh’s child was working and trying to live right, she lost her job and any man with any b***s would want to help his child’s mother and especially one making $80m, she SHOULD go back to court and he should pay more that is her right and all this c**p would not be in the news if he paid his fair share. Stop defending thESE tired low-life n—-rs like Bosh, who when theY start making money they start feeling like they don’t have to pay their fair share in life what ever it make!! With his STAR WARS looking a*s she probably was his first girlfriend!!
Monique
June 24, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Ummm 2600 is not a livable wage. I am a mother who does not get he correct amount of support. Get a life. Why would this child and her mother not be permitted to live a decent life style. CAN YOU SPELL HATER!!!! He needs to pay by guide lines period… What does he want to take her out of the country for … to kill her?? Your thought process is off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Donya
August 13, 2012 at 4:17 pm
$2600 is a nice supplement to someones income. Given the fact she no longer has a job, it’s pennies. Take the rent, car note, car insurance, food and etc from that and you have nothing. I’m not really saying she should have the moon however he CAN and SHOULD do BETTER towards his child. Why not purchase a home in his name and the name of his child for them to live in? The home would go to this child on her 18th birthday. Why not offer her a loan to keep her and the child off the streets and the lights on? If he can throw a balling party for his friends, why not invest in his child? I think it’s time for Chris to “manup” and do the right thing by the ex-girl and child. Why make your child suffer for a relationship that didnt work out? the kid is going to remember going to visit daddy and have wealth un-told and then going home to mommy and live like c**p. Say what you like but T.I could teach Chris a thing or too about keeping your kids