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Lakers star Christian Wood gets sole custody of his 10-month-old son and a three-year restraining order against ex-Yasmine
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled this week.
May 2, 2024, published at 11:50 am ET
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Christian was given sole custody of his son this week.
As we previously reported, the Lakers star was signed to a temporary contract restraining order against Lopez in March. In court documents, he claimed that his ex showed up at his LA home on February 23, 2024, with a group of her friends.
He claimed that his ex climbed over the fence and gained access to his Mercedes-Benz.
Wood claimed that Lopez vandalized his car by leaving deep scratches all over it. In his filing, he said Lopez opened the door of another door and was seen walking through his property.
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Lopez did not appear at the hearing.
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A neighbor called the police about a possible intruder. Officers arrived at on scene and arrested Lopez.
Wood said he was ordered by police to pick up his son from Lopez’s friend’s home. The NBA star said he went to the house but was met with aggression.
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He claimed the friend refused to give him his son Kobe. He said the friend had made “allegations against” him and “misrepresented the facts to the media to curry favor.”
In court documents, Wood said the vandalized car was not the first time Lopez damaged his property. He claimed she broke into his home and destroyed items in August 2023.
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Lopez was accused of destroying Wood’s property.
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Wood asked the court to award him primary physical custody of Kobe, but agreed to share joint legal custody.
The court granted Wood a temporary restraining order. Lopez was ordered to remain 100 yards away from the NBA star until the next hearing.
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This week, Lopez did not appear in court despite being notified of the hearing.
“The responding party was given notice and an opportunity to be heard as provided by the laws of the State of California. There are no phone calls, check-ins, or appearances by or on behalf of the defendant,” the order said.
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Wood appeared with his legal team. The NBA star testified in court and presented evidence to support his claims.
Because Lopez did not oppose Wood’s petition, the court granted Wood’s request for a permanent restraining order and sole custody.
The court said the restraining order will remain in effect until April 30, 2027.
