Nia Long and her ex-fiance have reached a settlement over custody in their divorce proceedings. People Magazine reported on January 23 that Nia and NBA coach Ime Udoka have finalized their agreement regarding custody and child support for their son, Kez.
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Court documents obtained by People have reportedly shown that Nia will have sole physical custody of the twelve-year-old. However, it was also reported that both parents will continue to share joint legal custody, with Ime being afforded reasonable visitation with their son.
People reported that the reason given in the documents for this decision was Ime’s need to travel with the Houston Rockets during and around the NBA season. The documents read, “Udoka shall have reasonable visitation with Kes, which may take into consideration Kez’s schedule and concerns.” “But,” it continued, “shall not prevent or interfere with Kez’s visitation with Udoka.”
People also reported that Ime will be responsible for Kez’s travel expenses during visitation around the NBA season. In addition, Ime will pay for his son’s nanny to transport him.
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The document went on to assert that “if the parties are unable to agree upon Udoka’s visitation,” they would have to consult Kez’s “treating therapist.” The therapist would then “encourage the visits with Udoka” and inform both parents of what was best for Kez.
People reported that Nia and Ime would share or alternate holidays with their son. Ime will be allowed “up to three non-consecutive weeks of vacation time with Kez each year.” Nia will also reportedly receive $32,000 per month in child support from her ex.
Nia Continues to Focus on Her Children
The settlement has come at the end of a long, drawn-out breakup between the former couple.
Nia filed for legal and physical custody of their son last August. The filing came eight months after the couple ended their 13-year relationship in December 2022. Documents related to Nia’s filing were later obtained by Entertainment Tonight.
In the documents, Nia reportedly requested that Ime have “reasonable visitation” as long it was “consistent with the child’s best interests.” However, People reported that Nia had alleged in her filing for custody that her former partner had “failed” to support their child, who they welcomed in 2011.
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The former couple got engaged in 2015 but called things off seven years later. Their split followed Ime’s suspension as head coach of the Boston Celtics for an alleged affair with a co-worker.
When news of their breakup became public, Nia issued a statement to People. She said, “The outpouring of love and support” she had received meant so much to her. She went on to say, “Above all, I am a mother and will continue to focus on my children.”
Following the settlement of her custody battle, Nia appears to be able to focus on raising her youngest son. Ime, meanwhile, stated last April that he was taking part in counseling with his son “to help him improve the situation that I put him in.”
