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PJ Washington, Jr. is a pro basketball player in the NBA. P.J.'s relationship with his ex-wife, Brittany Renner, became public in 2020, and by 2021 the two welcomed a son, Paul. Their romance, however, ended not long after his birth.
In October, 2023, Washington remarried, and with his new wife, Alisah Chanel, had two children. Chanel has a son from a previous marriage which Washington is also taking care of. So in his household, there are three young children. Also, recently, Washington signed a 4-year, $90 million extension with NBA's Dallas Mavericks which will keep him on contract until 2030.
Renner has openly addressed the rumors surrounding her financial arrangement with Washington, noting that she receives $2,500 a month in child support. But public court records prove that he is, in fact, paying $5,500 a month in child support, and she received a lump sum of $130,000.
Despite their breakup, Renner says she is committed to making co-parenting with Washinton work, but after Washington got remarried, had two children, and then signed his new contract with the Mavericks, Renner has filed to increase support to “at least” $35,000/month because she said with a new wife and a new car, he can afford more.
Then, things got messy. A custody exchange between Renner and P.J. went viral. The child cried, tensions escalated, Renner's mother was pissed that Washington's wife came with him to pick up her grandson and called her a derogatory name in front of her grandson. Washington was also accused of saying something derogatory to Renner's mother, also in front of he and Renner's son. The mother in-law-commented that she probably would do
Washington's wife remained quiet until she was called a derogatory name by Washington's fomer mother-in-law, who also hit Washington's car. See? Ugly.
Renner claims that Washington doesn’t "do" anything with the child when he picks him up and suggested that he come to her home to spend time with and "do things" with their child.
This entire situation is a window into bigger issues around family, money, and co-parenting in the public eye.
In October, 2023, Washington remarried, and with his new wife, Alisah Chanel, had two children. Chanel has a son from a previous marriage which Washington is also taking care of. So in his household, there are three young children. Also, recently, Washington signed a 4-year, $90 million extension with NBA's Dallas Mavericks which will keep him on contract until 2030.
Renner has openly addressed the rumors surrounding her financial arrangement with Washington, noting that she receives $2,500 a month in child support. But public court records prove that he is, in fact, paying $5,500 a month in child support, and she received a lump sum of $130,000.
Despite their breakup, Renner says she is committed to making co-parenting with Washinton work, but after Washington got remarried, had two children, and then signed his new contract with the Mavericks, Renner has filed to increase support to “at least” $35,000/month because she said with a new wife and a new car, he can afford more.
Then, things got messy. A custody exchange between Renner and P.J. went viral. The child cried, tensions escalated, Renner's mother was pissed that Washington's wife came with him to pick up her grandson and called her a derogatory name in front of her grandson. Washington was also accused of saying something derogatory to Renner's mother, also in front of he and Renner's son. The mother in-law-commented that she probably would do
Washington's wife remained quiet until she was called a derogatory name by Washington's fomer mother-in-law, who also hit Washington's car. See? Ugly.
Renner claims that Washington doesn’t "do" anything with the child when he picks him up and suggested that he come to her home to spend time with and "do things" with their child.
This entire situation is a window into bigger issues around family, money, and co-parenting in the public eye.
Let's Write! Should child support increase just because one parent comes into more money? And, was PJ Washington wrong for bringing his new wife along to pick up his son he had with his ex-wife?
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1. INCLUDE: Last Name, First Initial, AND Class Block. You do not have to include an email address or a website.
2. Respond to the post. Read the entire post, including watching any videos or reading any articles attached. Do not post vague or ambiguous commentary. Your post should have depth, be thoughtful, and provide specific, meaningful insight. Make sure it addresses the topic and encourages reflection, discussion, or a connection.
3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
4. Language. Do NOT use profanity. Vague or repeated responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.
5. Disrespectful comments will not be accepted and will result in a zero whether you do the assignment or not.
REMINDERS
**Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.
**Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.
**How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.
CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you use profanity, you will not receive credit for the work. It's all or nothing.
WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.
Due Fri., October 10, 9:00 p.m. CST
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