It was recently reported that NBA star Dwayne Wade asked a court to grant him sole custody of his two young sons, adding to the contentious divorce and child custody proceedings with his estranged wife, Siohvaughn. The Miami Heat guard also asked that Siohvaughn undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
The couple have two boys, ages 8 and 2. They married in 2005 and separated in 2007. In divorce proceedings, Siohvaughn alleged Wade had extramarital affairs, abandoned his children, and gave her herpes (which she later recanted). Wade countered by filing more than 300 pages worth of documents with the court, alleging his ex-wife exhibited threatening behavior, had extramarital affairs, uses abusive parenting methods, and is unwilling to let the him see his children.
Wade is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world. In addition to a $16 million annual salary with the Miami Heat, he also makes millions more with endorsement contracts with Gatorade, Lincoln, Staples, Sean John, T-Mobile, Topps Trading Cards, and Nike. Siohvaughn was Wade’s high school sweetheart. It is unknown whether the two signed a prenuptial agreement before they wed.
The divorce and family law attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have many years of experience handling cases for clients facing the challenges of divorce, division of property, child support enforcement, child custody, visitation, paternity, annulment, domestic violence, and restraining orders. Given our long history of operating in the area, we have a long-standing familiarity with local courts, district attorneys, and judges that afford our clients in the Southern California area family law representation and counsel they need to assure a positive outcome in their case.
At Wallin & Klarich, we’ve seen just how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. If you or someone you love is facing divorce or family law matters in Southern California, you need to call Wallin & Klarich today for an evaluation of your case. Call (888) 749-7428 and we will be there when you call.
