Maralee Nichols took the next step in her court battle against Tristan Thompson, requesting a hefty amount of monthly child support for their 3-month-old son, Theo.
21.02.2022 - 20:43 / usmagazine.com
From fit model to mom! Maralee Nichols has been documenting her postpartum progress since giving birth to her and Tristan Thompson’s son in December 2021.
News broke that same month that the Texas native sued the NBA player for child support in June 2021. (The athlete is also the father of son Prince and daughter True with exes Jordan Craig and Khloé Kardashian, respectively.)
“Despite the challenges that I know I would have as a single mother and Tristan’s reaction to my pregnancy, I told Tristan I would be having the baby,” Nichols exclusively told Us Weekly in a December 2021 statement. “Instead of focusing on any negativity, I am choosing to embrace being a mother and doing the best I can for my son. I do not want … a romantic relationship with Tristan. My goal is to raise our son in a safe, healthy, loving and private environment.”
The following month, the Canada native confirmed that he is the father of Nichols’ baby boy.
“Today, paternity test results reveal that I fathered a child with Maralee Nichols,” the power forward captioned a January 2022 Instagram Story post. “I take full responsibility for my actions. Now that paternity has been established, I look forward to amicably raising our son.”
Nichols, however, told Us in a statement that Thompson has “done nothing” to support their newborn.
“He has not made any attempt to meet their son nor has he provided any financial assistance,” the former personal trainer’s rep alleged in February 2022.
While Nichols has faced “difficulties” while raising her son as a single mom, she exclusively told Us later that same month that being a mother is “rewarding.”
The California resident gushed, “I am the sole caretaker for my son, and I will do everything in my power to make sure he
Maralee Nichols took the next step in her court battle against Tristan Thompson, requesting a hefty amount of monthly child support for their 3-month-old son, Theo.
There are some bombshell new details regarding the paternity legal battle between Maralee Nichols and Tristan Thompson.
Did they make it official? Tristan Thompson‘s paternity drama with Maralee Nichols has been messy from the start — and a new filing reveals he dropped a major bombshell about his alleged relationship status with now-ex Khloé Kardashian.
Reaching her limit? Khloé Kardashian shared more details about how Tristan Thompson‘s paternity scandal will be featured on The Kardashians — and she hinted that his presence won’t loom large.
Coming soon. Two months after Tristan Thompson confirmed he fathered a child while still with Khloé Kardashian, the reality star revealed whether the drama will play out on her family’s upcoming Hulu series.
Boys’ night out. Kanye West and Tristan Thompson had dinner together — and they weren’t by themselves.
Off his game? Tristan Thompson was trolled by NBA fans while playing against the Miami Heat amid his ups and downs with Khloé Kardashian.
Tristan Thompson’s third child being born set the internet ablaze, and now, the little one in question finally (publicly) has a name.The mother of the NBA player’s youngest child, Maralee Nichols, took to Instagram on Wednesday, February 23 to reveal the name of her 2-month-old: Theo Thompson.According to the birth certificate obtained by PEOPLE, Theo was born on December 1 in Santa Monica, California. Tristan is not listed on the document since the birth was registered while Thompson was still disputing the child’s paternity.
Tristan Thompson's son’s mother has revealed her baby boy’s name and the meaning behind it. Maralee Nichols has confirmed she has named her son Theo as the moniker has the meaning of “Gift from God”. Personal trainer Maralee gave birth in December and the basketball player, 30, initially denied that he was the father, but he later took a DNA test which confirmed the news.
Second place. After sharing her and Tristan Thompon’s son Theo’s name, Maralee Nichols revealed which moniker she came close to picking.
Stating the facts. After Maralee Nichols and Tristan Thompson’s son’s birth certificate surfaced, the fitness model is clearing up why the NBA player’s name is noticeably missing from the legal document.
Tristan Thompson on December 1, told ET she named their son Theo.«Theo, my little angel baby. I named you Theo because it means, 'Gift from God.' I had never been pregnant and had been told I might not be able to have children.
Mom’s chosen moniker! Maralee Nichols and Tristan Thompson’s son’s name has been revealed.
Out to eat! Tristan Thompson adorably took his 3-year-old daughter, True, to dinner.
Highs and lows. Maralee Nichols is getting real about being a single parent two months after welcoming her and Tristan Thompson’s baby boy.
A sudden switch. One week after Tristan Thompson joined the Indiana Pacers, coach Rick Carlisle claimed that the athlete is heading to the Chicago Bulls.
Fitness progress! Eleven weeks after welcoming her baby boy with Tristan Thompson, Maralee Nichols is proud of her body.