RELATED: Tristan Thompson Receives Temporary Guardianship Of 17-12 months-Old Brother
More Reported Details About Tristan Thompson’s Sole Conservatorship Request
In response to Entertainment Tonight, Thompson filed a motion to turn into the only legal guardian of his brother earlier this month. Court documents reportedly obtained by RadarOnline show that the NBA player appeared in court earlier this week.
The outlet reports that Thompson’s appearance was prompted after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge requested more details about his filing.
RadarOnline reports that Thompson’s filing asserts why appointing a legal guardian for Amari can be in his best interest.
“Amari is a minor and has medical conditions that render him unable to handle himself or seek gainful employment. Appointing a guardian for Amari can be in his best interest because it might be certain that someone can be accountable for providing and fulfilling his basic needs,” the filing reads, per RadarOnline.
Moreover, Thompson’s filing alleges that Amari is ready to inherit $114,000 from their late mother. The older brother would love to take a position the 17-year-old’s assets and enroll Amari in class.
Moreover, Thompson asserts that appointing him as his brother’s legal guardian will allow him to enroll Amari in class, obtain him proper healthcare, and permit them to travel together internationally.
“Tristan has been caring for Amari since their mother died in January of 2023. Tristan has ensured that Amari has manufactured from all his medical appointments, has had all of his basic needs met, and has provided him with a high quality of life that none of Amari’s other living relatives can meet,” the filing adds.
Entertainment Tonight adds that because Amari is a Canadian citizen, possibly requiring him to be sent back to the country will only add further detriment.
“If Amari is required to return to Canada there aren’t any relatives there which have the flexibility or means to support Amari, and he can’t be provided the extent of care and support he’s receiving in the US while in my custody,” Thompson’s filing reads, per Entertainment Tonight. “[I want] to be certain that Amari continues to have a joyful and fulfilling life and to supply him with one of the best care possible.”
NBA Baller Reportedly Shares Status Of Relationship With His & Amari’s Father
In response to RadarOnline, Thompson’s latest filing also provided an update on his and his brother’s relationship with their father, Trevor. Thompson alleged that he still is unaware of his father’s whereabouts however it can be “contrary to the interests of justice” if Trevor Thompson were informed of Amari’s guardianship hearings.
“Before Andrea Marie Brooks, the proposed ward’s biological mother, died on January 5, 2023, she obtained sole custody of [Amari] in July of 2014. Trevor Douglas Thompson was ordered to pay child support to Andrea Marie Brooks consequently of the identical proceeding which granted Andrea Brooks sole custody,” the petition reportedly reads, per RadarOnline. “Since then, Trevor Douglas Thompson has effectively abandoned the proposed ward; he did not pay any child support despite the court order and has not been involved with the [Amari] or Andrea Marie Brooks since July 2014.”
Moreover, Thompson alleged that the last time he saw his father was briefly at his mother’s funeral in January 2023.
“My only contact with Trevor Thompson up to now nine years was a temporary interaction when he appeared at my mother’s funeral. I even have no knowledge of his current or recent whereabouts,” he reportedly stated within the filing.
Thompson alleges that he hired an expert to locate his father. Nonetheless, the attempt was unsuccessful.
Details: Tristan Thompson’s Initial Filing Regarding His Brother
Amari reportedly has a severe type of epilepsy and relies on a wheelchair. The 17-year-old also requires around-the-clock care.
