Usher, the famous singer, has come to showcase his talent in Wisconsin. Wisconsin residents may have also read about his divorce and child custody case in the papers, as well as the recent tragedy that struck a near relation of his.

His ex-wife had a son who was recently involved in a fatal jet-ski accident. Tragically, the 11-year-old boy did not survive his injuries. Apparently, Usher who regarded this boy as a stepson during his marriage to the boy’s mother, was unable to attend the funeral.

Usher recently requested that an approaching court date concerning the custody of the couple’s children be postponed. In that request, it appeared that his motives involved a genuine desire to avoid stress and strain for his ex-wife, himself and their children in light of the recent tragedy.

Usher also admittedly is concerned that a court would be sympathetic to a mother who has just lost one son, and could be loath to take her other children away from her during this vulnerable time.

On the other hand, Usher’s ex-wife does not believe that Usher requested the delay out of concern for her, or that Usher is suffering from her son’s death. She seems particularly hurt by Usher’s lack of visible concern during the final days of the boy’s life. Losing one child also seems to have heightened her need for closure of the child custody proceeding concerning her other children.

As a result, she requested that the court date not be moved. The case is expected to move forward on schedule.

Source: TMZ, “Usher’s Ex-wife His Sympathy for My Dead Son is ‘BOGUS’,” Aug. 2, 2012