Kordell Stewart Settles Child Custody Battle Over Son

When people are going through a divorce, two major points of contention often tend to be property division and child custody. Former NFL football star Kordell Stewart recently finalized his divorce from Porsha Williams, a star on a popular reality television show. At the same time he was going through that divorce, he was also battling it out with his 9-year-old son’s mother over custody of the child. In the most recent event, the former football player was able to come to an agreement with the boy’s mother.

In 2011, Stewart filed papers to get custody of his son after he found out that the boy’s mother was planning a move to California. On January 28 of this year, a joint custody agreement was reached that gives Stewart primary physical custody of the child with the right to make final decisions about the child’s care. This is despite the fact that the boy’s mother claims that Stewart hardly ever saw the child.

As part of the child custody agreement, the boy and his mother can speak on the phone at reasonable times. Neither Stewart nor the boy’s mother will have to pay child support. The judge also forbade either parent from having non-prescription narcotics or illegal drugs around the child.

The football star also ended up with a favorable outcome in his divorce from Porsha Williams. He got to keep all the property that was in his name.

Going through family law battles is hard enough for people who aren’t in the public eye. For Stewart, having both cases come to a close is probably a huge relief. Anyone who has child custody issues should make sure to get their questions answered prior to signing documents or going to court to make sure that their interests are properly protected.

FAQs

Did Porsha Get a Settlement From Kordell?

Porsha Williams did not receive a large financial settlement in her divorce from Kordell Stewart. Reports indicate she was not awarded alimony, property, retirement accounts, or health insurance. Instead, she kept her engagement ring, personal belongings such as clothing and jewelry, and had her legal fees covered. Stewart maintained ownership of his homes, vehicles, land, and retirement assets.

What Happened With Porsha and Kordell?

Porsha Williams and Kordell Stewart divorced in 2013 after being married for two years, with reports indicating that Porsha was caught off guard by the filing. The settlement left her with limited assets, mainly her engagement ring, personal belongings, and a modest amount for attorney fees. After the split, Porsha shared that she had endured physical abuse during the marriage and initially felt responsible for the problems they faced.

What Percentage of Men Win Child Custody Battles?

Although it’s often believed that mothers are heavily favored in child custody disputes, data indicates that fathers can and do win custody, especially when they pursue it actively. Roughly 20% of custodial parents are fathers, a number that, although still less than that of mothers, has been steadily increasing over time. In cases where fathers challenge custody in court, they are successful approximately 60% of the time, even though these contested cases make up a relatively small portion of all custody proceedings.

Source: Radar, “Sweet Victory: Porsha’s Ex-Husband Kordell Stewart Wins Again — Settles Nasty Legal Battle With Baby Mama” No author given, Apr. 07, 2014