- Nia Long achieves victory in custody battle with NBA coach Ime Udoka, granted majority of parenting time and monthly support.
- Court agreement settles child support at $32,500 per month, accounting for Ime’s significantly higher income.
- Joint legal custody maintained, but Nia awarded sole physical custody due to Ime’s frequent travel with the Houston Rockets. Settlement agreement reached and approved by the court.
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Actress Nia Long has achieved a victory in her custody battle with NBA coach Ime Udoka. A judge has granted monthly support for Nia and awarded her the majority of the parenting time for their child. The couple separated in 2022 following allegations of infidelity. They reached an agreement in court on Monday, which outlines financial responsibilities and custody arrangements.
According to documents obtained by TMZ, Nia will be receiving monthly child support from Ime. Although the court had initially suggested a potential amount of $56,000, the final agreement settled on $32,500 per month. The couple examined their financial situations, with Ime currently earning significantly more as the coach of the Houston Rockets compared to Nia’s income of about $20,000 per month.
In terms of custody, they will continue to have joint legal custody of their child. However, Nia will have sole physical custody, and Ime will have visitation rights as his schedule permits. This arrangement was deemed suitable due to Ime’s frequent travels with the team.
It is worth noting that Nia had filed for a similar custody situation in August. Earlier this month, she and Ime reached a settlement agreement, which has now been formalized and approved by the court.
Overall, it appears that both parties are content with the outcome of the custody battle.