Tristan Thompson’s baby mama Maralee Nichols vows to be the ‘best mommy’ as NBA star ‘refuses to pay child support’
TRISTAN Thompson’s baby mama Maralee Nichols vowed to be the “best mommy” as the NBA star refuses to pay child support.
The 31-year-old welcomed her son with Tristan, 30, back in December.
Maralee opened up about raising her son while speaking to sharing: “I love caring for my son daily and tending to his needs.
“It is so rewarding. I never knew I could love someone so much. He brings such joy into my life and is my greatest blessing.”
However, the fitness model admitted she “face[s] difficulties” when it comes to raising her son on her own.
She told the outlet: “I am the sole caretaker for my son, and I will do everything in my power to make sure he is provided for.
“I will be the best mommy I can be. I love playing with him and making him laugh. He has the cutest smile and is always so happy. I also love reading to him and rocking him to sleep. He is so cuddly.”
Maralee added that the infant- who she has not revealed the name of yet- has a “sweet personality” and is a “ray of sunshine.”
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She gushed: “He is always smiling and laughing. He is very strong and big for his age and could hold his head up before he was one month. When I talk to him, he tries to say the words that I am saying.
"He loves being on FaceTime and will laugh and smile and really try and communicate. It is too cute.”
UNSUPPORTIVE TRISTAN
Maralee raved about her son shortly after she claimed that Tristan has not yet paid any child support.
Earlier this week, Maralee's representative claimed the NBA player has "done nothing" to support his son, despite reportedly being ordered to pay her $40,000 a month.
“Despite news reports stating otherwise, Tristan Thompson has done nothing to support his son,” Harvey Englander told .
“He has not made any attempt to meet their son nor has he provided any financial assistance.”
The claims come after New York marriage lawyer Morghan Leia Richardson told that Tristan will have to pay up until the infant turns 18.
"Reports show that his income is about $10million so based on that number, and the report that he’s paying $40k per month for his son [Prince] when I run the calculator, I get an estimate of $34k per month."
Tristan is already shelling out support to his first child, five-year-old son Prince with his ex Jordan Craig.
He also has a daughter True, three, with his on-off partner Khloe Kardashian, 37.
LOVE CHILD SCANDAL
Maralee gave birth to a baby boy on December 1 after months of her and Tristan battling in court.
She filed a lawsuit seeking financial support from the Canadian sports star and claimed that she and Tristan conceived the child on his birthday back in March.
At the time, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum was "exclusively" dating Tristan despite his past cheating scandals.
The basketball player initially claimed that his relationship with Maralee was a one-night hookup initially, though later admitted they met up several times for sex.
'BE A DAD!'
On Wednesday, Tristan shared photos of himself flying on a private jet.
The KUWTK alum quickly received backlash from fans, as many told him to focus on raising his three children instead of his glamorous life.
One upset fan wrote: "Be a man and take care of your offspring!!!!";
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Another person urged: “Bro love and take care of your child that’s your blood.”
A third chimed in: Get to work you got to pay for your new baby.”
