On Tuesday (10-3-17), Keyshia Cole and Daniel “Booby” Gibson made headlines after her estranged husband, Daniel “Booby” Gibson’s alleged divorce demands were made public. The former NBA baller is reportedly requesting spousal support and full custody of their son, Daniel, Jr., 7. As expected, the seemingly steep demands sparked outrage among Love & Hip Hop fans, because after seeing their lives unfold on camera, many fans argue he doesn’t deserve to make those types of demands. However, since the Mr. and Mrs. are still technically married, there actually are a few things he may be entitled to. Regardless of the law, Booby has now released an official statement in response to the reports and he wants to set the record straight.
Details About His Demands:
According to The Jasmine Brand, the ex-NBA star-turned-aspiring-rapper’s legal team has offered a detailed explanation for the filing in the wake of all the controversy it has caused. In an effort to offer clarity, Gibson and his lawyers explained how he is not “actively” seeking child support and full custody, but he did submit a previous settlement proposal, including those requests. So, the situation still seems a bit odd, but they’ve made an attempt to address address it.
Damage Control?
Here’s how Booby and his legal team have responded:
“Mr. Gibson wishes to clarify that he is not actively seeking spousal support and full custody. Mr. Gibson submitted a full settlement proposal to Ms. Cole some time ago, which excludes spousal support and includes a shared custodial plan for their son. The document in question (i.e. Mr. Gibson’s Response to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage) is what we in the family law sector call inclusive,” the statement read.
The statement continues:
“This means that a party will always file or respond in a way that gives them the best possible outcome in the event the case goes to trial, as it is much more difficult, time-consuming, and costly for the client to go back and amend a filing to ask for something that was not originally requested. Attorneys who are well-versed in Family Law are aware of this and almost always counsel their clients to file as such with the full understanding that a resolution is typically reached that is acceptable to both parties, particularly in a case like this, where the parties are on amicable terms. It is regretful that this document has been publicized and is now subject to scrutiny by individuals unfamiliar with standard family law practices. Mr. Gibson hopes to resolve this matter with Ms. Cole as soon as possible in a way that will allow them to move forward amicably and continue their cooperative co-parenting efforts.”
Booby’s Intent & Regret
As you can see, the statement attempted to thoroughly explain the reasoning behind Booby’s filing in question. Apparently, it was a relatively common tactic used in divorce court, but it still raises questions about Gibson’s intent. Of course, there are regrets about the information being made public, but unfortunately, it is what it is.
Hopefully, Keyshia and Daniel can figure things out soon, so they can both move on with their lives. Since the estranged couple had been living under the same roof for years, despite being separated, it will probably be good for both of them to move forward. In the meantime, Keyshia Cole wants everyone to know that her new album is droppin’ on Friday (10-6)…
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