'Basketball Wives' star Gloria Govan reveals low $2,600 monthly income as she seeks $267k from Matt Barnes in child support
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In her ongoing legal battle with ex-husband Matt Barnes, former 'Basketball Wives' star Gloria Govan has revealed details of her financial situation in an attempt to secure over $267,000 in alleged back child support.
The income and expense declaration, obtained by RadarOnline.com, sheds light on Govan's self-employment and the challenges she faces.
Former 'Basketball Wives' star submits income declaration in divorce war
In the filing, Gloria Govan stated that she is currently self-employed, operating a cannabis company named Rlntss, a venture she started in 2021. While she believes Barnes earns over $200,000 per month, Govan noted that her average monthly income from the cannabis business is $2,600, reflecting the challenges of her entrepreneurial pursuit.
Govan resides with her current husband and ex-NBA star Derek Fisher, his two children, and the two sons she shares with Barnes.
While Fisher takes care of home expenses, Govan outlined her monthly financial commitments, including $2,500 on groceries, $150 on health-care costs, $1,100 on dining out, $200 on cell phone bills, $400 at the salon, $200 on laundry, $500 on clothes, $1,500 on entertainment, $350 on auto expenses, and $1,000 for her auto lease.
In addition to her monthly expenses, Govan mentioned owing her attorney $11,000 for assistance in the ongoing divorce battle. Earlier this month, she demanded $25,000 from Barnes for legal fees as she contends with him over alleged back child support.
Barnes and Govan settled their divorce in 2015, initially agreeing to $20,000 per month in child support, later reduced to $9,983 after he left the league.
Gloria Govan alleges Matt Barnes reduced child support
Govan alleged that Barnes, a former NBA player, has reduced the agreed-upon child support amount and is now seeking over $267,000 in back payments.
According to Govan, Barnes ceased paying the agreed-upon amount of nearly $10,000 in 2021, instead providing only $4,000. In response, Govan filed a motion demanding that the court orders Barnes to pay the accumulated back support.
She contended that despite attempts to settle the matter amicably, Barnes refused to adhere to court-ordered support, leading to ongoing litigation.
Govan raised concerns about Barnes' behavior, describing him as having a "volatile personality."
She asserted that when Barnes becomes angry, his conduct turns caustic, involving threats that she characterized as extortion. Govan expressed the belief that if Barnes was ordered to pay the arrearage of child support, his anger may escalate, necessitating additional court orders to address potential issues.
Govan voiced apprehension about Barnes potentially badmouthing her on his reality show, 'The Barnes Bunch'. She stated that she had initially agreed to limited inclusion of their children in the show but claimed that Barnes exceeded the agreed-upon terms.
She said, “I am especially concerned that if Matt gets angry, that some of this will be displayed on the reality show The Barnes Bunch that he has been filming for a season, and which is filming again now. I had originally only agreed to our boys being included only on a limited basis, but Matt went beyond our agreement.”
