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NBA Star Ordered To Pay Ohio Woman $20,000 A Month
POSTED: 11:30 a.m. EST January 10, 2002
UPDATED: 4:59 p.m. EST January 10, 2002
CLEVELAND -- As NBA star Shawn Kemp's salary has skyrocketed, so have his child-support bills.
NewsChannel5 reported that a judge ordered the former Cavalier to increase his monthly payment to Jackson Township, Ohio, resident Nikki Giavasis (pictured, below) from $2,500 to $20,000 for a child she had in May 2000.
A judge agreed to increase Kemp's child support to after tax records revealed that he makes $1 million a month as an NBA star.
"I just want Shawn to (take) care of his responsibilities, because he's not going to be there emotionally," Giavasis said. "He's not fulfilling his role as a father."
A support revaluation hearing will be held in June.
Giavasis said that she has every intention of supporting herself and the baby boy she had with Kemp. She's studying to become a sports agent for professional athletes.
Kemp has reportedly fathered 12 or 13 children out of wedlock.
NewsChannel5 reported that a judge ordered the former Cavalier to increase his monthly payment to Jackson Township, Ohio, resident Nikki Giavasis (pictured, below) from $2,500 to $20,000 for a child she had in May 2000.
A judge agreed to increase Kemp's child support to after tax records revealed that he makes $1 million a month as an NBA star.
"I just want Shawn to (take) care of his responsibilities, because he's not going to be there emotionally," Giavasis said. "He's not fulfilling his role as a father."
A support revaluation hearing will be held in June.
Giavasis said that she has every intention of supporting herself and the baby boy she had with Kemp. She's studying to become a sports agent for professional athletes.
Kemp has reportedly fathered 12 or 13 children out of wedlock.
Previous Stories:
- September 7, 2001: Test Shows Shawn Kemp Fathered Local Boy
- September 22, 2000: Former Cavs Forward Opens Mouth, Inserts Shoe
- August 31, 2000: Kemp Sent Packing To Portland
- August 4, 2000: Cavs Trade For Much Needed Toughness
- March 1, 2000: Kemp Vents His Frustrations
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