Our Milwaukee readers will remember Dwyane Wade’s success on the basketball court with Marquette Univeristy. Earlier this month, Wade had success in a court of law and he won his child custody case. Wade was granted sole custody and control of his two sons.
The boys arrived in Miami, where Wade lives and plays professional basketball, shortly after the custody ruling was officially filed. According to the Associated Press, Wade said that the ruling lifted a huge weight off his back. Wade said that he had been mentally preparing himself for the court’s ruling for more than a year.
Wade did not announce the court’s decision immediately in order to make sure his sons were both fully aware of how their lives would be affected. Wade’s teammates were notified of the custody ruling after a team win and they gave their point guard a lively ovation after hearing the news.
Although Wade contributed to the win with five blocked shots, five rebounds, nine assists and 28 points during that day’s game, winning custody of his two children was the greatest news he could hear and he decided to play hard and just enjoy the game.
Wade’s success in his child custody case demonstrates how parents who fight to be a part of their children’s lives can be successful. Wade stated that he fought until he could not fight any more so that he could be a father to his two sons.
The courts have allowed Wade’s ex-wife to have bi-monthly visitations with the children in addition to Mother’s Day and other select holidays. Wade has previously said that he hopes his sons can maintain a healthy relationship with their mother despite the divorce.
Source: Associated Press, “Dwyane Wade wins custody fight for sons,” 3/13/2011
