Dwyane Wade is not thrilled with his ex-wife’s attempt to block their child’s name change. If you’ve been keeping up with the latest between the former basketball star, his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches, and their child Zaya, you’ll know that there has been a bit of a back-and-forth battle.
Funches first accused Wade of attempting to coerce their daughter into legally transitioning for financial gain, explaining in court filings at the time: Related: RHOC Star Alexis Bellino Reveals Trans Son In Heartwarming Instagram Post! Ultimately, she asked the court to deny the legal name change request until Zaya is 18.
However, the protective poppa hit back soon after, writing on his Instagram: Now, it would appear Dwyane is taking things a step further, with official court filings.
In documents acquired by multiple outlets, the Miami Heat alum explained Siohvaughn’s claims against him were “libelous at their core, and are, at best, nonsensical.” He noted the name change would help Zaya to “live more comfortably and honestly in all aspects of her life,” adding: The 40-year-old advocated that it’s in his daughter’s “best interest,” noting it would help her in all areas of life, “from simple introductions and food orders, to applying for a driver’s license and filling out college applications.” Related: Zaya Has FULL Support From Her Step Momma Gabrielle Union! The documents concluded: It should be noted that throughout all of Siohvaughn’s court filings, she used Zaya’s deadname, which backs up Dwyane’s claim that the mother has yet to accept the teen’s transition.
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