Dennis Byron of Hiphopenquirer.com has the full details of Judge Bensonetta Tipton-Lane‘s explosive final decision in the hotly contested Raymond vs Raymond child custody case.
The 33-year-old singer and his ex-wife Tameka Foster-Raymond were locked in a bitter public battle for their 2 boys. Each side accused the other of being negligent parents. Usher accused Foster-Raymond of being unfit and mentally unstable. While Foster-Raymond accused Usher Raymond of abusing drugs around their children.
In the end the judge decided Usher Raymond was the better unfit parent — but parents would continue to share joint custody.
Tameka Foster-Raymond plans to appeal the judge’s custody decision, according to gossip website TMZ.com. Tameka tells TMZ the ruling was “unfair” and she thinks the judge’s connection with Usher’s attorneys may have influenced the judge’s decision.
In court documents obtained by HipHopEnquirer.com, the judge determined that Tameka and Usher would continue to share joint custody.
The judge set forth the visitation schedule as follows: “The mother shall have the children every First, Third, and Fifth weekend…” The judge gave Usher control of “all matters concerning the children, including but not limited to education, religion, extracurricular activities, health and mental well-being, but but he shall first discuss any major decisions” with Foster-Raymond.
The only difference in the child custody arrangements set forth in 2009 is that the tables have turned and Raymond is now in control of the boys. Although Foster-Raymond gets liberal time with her sons, she must arrange those times with her ex-husband. The judge’s order states that Foster-Raymond will not be forced to travel to visit her sons (since her funds are limited).
According to court documents, Raymond and Foster-Raymond must provide each other with full contact information, including any alias that they may use when checking into hotels. Usher Raymond retains possession of the children’s passports. But if Foster-Raymond needs to travel out of the country with the boys, Raymond must turn over the passports to her “7 days prior to her departure date.”
The judges order stipulates that Usher Raymond and Foster-Raymond meet monthly with a “co-parenting coordinator” whose purpose will be to help plot an educational plan for the children. In addition, USher Raymond must pay Foster-Raymond a “lump sum” for nanny costs (since Tameka’s funds are limited).
Another hearing is scheduled for September 11 in the Fulton County Courthouse.
READ THE FULL COVERAGE ON THE CASE
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I just reading about this
So sad. Everybody want control. I am not saying either party is innocent, but I’on like Usher. Notice how his video came out Saturday.
Are Tameka’s funds limited?
Good Morning Jenie and Love
lovezoe says:
So sad. Everybody want control. I am not saying either party is innocent, but I’on like Usher. Notice how his video came out Saturday.
I pray for these kids, because both parents are a damn mess smh 
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Hmph you noticed that too
Morning Trend
Trend
Jenie- Hmph indeed. Like I said, I don’t Tameka an angel, but to ME Usher is bout as clear as mud.
Good Morning All. They should have kept this out of the public eye and agreed on joint custody. Neither one of them come out looking good in this situation at all.
I really don’t get why two grown people need the direction of a court to help them decide on what’s best for THEIR children… Just a hot, nasty and sad mess. These two need to do better for the kids.
Good Morning Roses
Jenie/Trend
Good Morning Roses
Jenie/Trend
I really dont see the big changes in the agreement except that now he can take them out of state to live, he dont have to ask her permission to take them anywhere and he dont have to deal with her to see them. Honestly if anyone read the original agreement, it was as though Meka was a paid nanny because all final decision making originally went to Ush, which is the same as now. The man now just has the standard agreement that all men in GA who get physical custody of their kids have
lovezoe says:
Trend
Jenie- Hmph indeed. Like I said, I don’t Tameka an angel, but to ME Usher is bout as clear as mud.
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Usher yep
Tameka a damn hot azz mess too, but Karma gets ya every time
Usher day coming too 
Good Morning Luvn
Milky says:
Good Morning All. They should have kept this out of the public eye and agreed on joint custody. Neither one of them come out looking good in this situation at all.
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Keep telling people about family court – child support and custody arrangements. Jeez Meka was better off having me to represent her at least I got what the courts look at and now she stuck with a huge lagal bill.
lovezoe says:
So sad. Everybody want control. I am not saying either party is innocent, but I’on like Usher. Notice how his video came out Saturday
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I understand what you are saying, but he has manager and “we” know that in showbusiness publicity good or bad sells.
He’s always gonna be frowned upon, because people feel it’s unnatural for a dad to have full custody of their children. In my opionion I really don’t think it’s about money for HIM. He’s been working since he was like 12, he’s PAID. If you have EVER been a custody issue, it can get nasty and yes, money does and will play in how folks act. Especially if you are on the end that will loose money. I respect the fact he fought for his kids, it’s easier to walk away and send a check. That’s what most dads that don’t give two shiats do….
On another note morning all
countdown to vacay – three more days :yahoo:. I need to get outta here asap
Morning EVERYBODY!
Am I the ONLY ONE that has given THIS custody case any type of concern? Custody cases come a dime a dozen. I don’t know who’s wrong and who’s right. So I don’t feel one way or the other about Usher (n)OR Tameka. And as far as the new video being released…what video, for what song?
this stuff is just stupid, i will be embarrassed if yt folks got to tell me how to raise my kids, who and when i got to report to somebody, send me a so call “in the middle man”, cause im to dumb and stupid to handle my own affairs, just dumb as hell. I can’t with this raymond / plus raymond they digust me as humans
Morning Folks
ready to put this issue at rest…anything exciting over the weekend?
:wave: @ cali
. I respect the fact he fought for his kids, it’s easier to walk away and send a check <—- I agree"
Morning Luvn, Cali, Creamy, pryn, Sassy
Naija
mama’s crazy and daddy likes nose candy. Just enough family dysfunction to make the boys normal
Luvnlife – Morn bew
Who is that in the photo?
PRYNN – your thoughts on the latest episode of Awkward
JENIE
NaijaGal says
StoopidO media!
Morning Folks
ready to put this issue at rest…anything exciting over the weekend?
:wave: Naija . . . ^ ^^ ^ ^^ ^^
Agree
The most excitement i Had was watching Tropical Storm Isacc DO NOThing Other than get my hopes up for a Monday off
NaijaGal says:
Morning Folks
ready to put this issue at rest…anything exciting over the weekend?
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Sandra was going off on some chick on Twitter yesterday but it had me scratching my head because I couldnt figure out why. Other than that just waiting for the reunion tonight
Creamy says:
, i will be embarrassed if yt folks got to tell me how to raise my kids,
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I don’t think the name Benihana Lipton-Tea, ‘scuse me Beano, oops I mean Bensonetta Tryptophan, ah hell the judge on THIS case is YT. IJS. Carry on.
Cali thats my son when he was 2 and i was so in
with him
Not so much Now
luVn_liFe… says:
@ cali
. I respect the fact he fought for his kids, it’s easier to walk away and send a check <—- I agree
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Me and my ex-husband went back and forth for 5 years. It was all about money! FOR HIM!
Sandra,
Can we please get a post about Kanye West controlling behavior and why he seams so small and insignificant with Kim Kardashian?
Good morning everyone. I think both parents are messy and both were pulling out all stops n fighting tooth and nail for their children. Why is Usher so much more horrible than Tameka because he had the resources to put up a better fight? Obviously HE saw or felt something about her parenting skills that made him feel the need to have primary custody of his boys. Why is he wrong for using the courts for what they’re for? Should he have continued to go back n forth with a scorned bitter ex who refused to move on? I mean why is she still using his last name? N the way she puts her business on twitter is ridiculous. Sometimes all u have to do is give someone enough rope to hang themselves and in this case it seems like all Ursh did was kick the chair out from under her.
:wave: prynn/Sassyshe/Future Doc;Future how was your Bday Weekend? #nosey
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Cali thats my son when he was 2 and i was so in with him Not so much Now
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That’s a cutie
In the end the judge decided Usher Raymond was the better unfit parent — but parents would continue to share joint custody
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@Naija
It was funny as usual. I can’t wait for the next one.
NAIJA- Boring weekend. I did try a new recipe and it was really good. Other than that, nothing at all. Church yesterday. Got some cupcakes, coulda made my own for cheaper and better.
sassyshe says:
Sandra was going off on some chick on Twitter yesterday but it had me scratching my head because I couldnt figure out why. Other than that just waiting for the reunion tonight
I want to see Rasheeda show out even though she wouldn’t on the actual show
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girl why am I ready with popcorn for this messy reunion tonigh
LUVN –
your son not off to college yet?
good Murrning Native New Yorker
I agree with you 100!
@luvn – LMBO. Today was my son’s first day of high school and I’m not even home. #dont judge
I haven’t been on vacation in over a year, this was the first available oppournity, since I’ve been spending most of my down time, having surgery. However, we hanging out in the hotel because Mr. Issac is controlling my vacation
This is a mutherphucking shame
IN THAT ORDER!!!!
it was a time black people was strong, took care of they kids, never went to ANY system for help, they manage, feed, nurture, loved, disciplin a well brought up family in a great family home from generations to generations these punk ass parents now make me sick
@Naji from the clips the showed, K Michelle was coming off as real crazy screaming at people while they talking.
LUV N – your son could’ve been a DeBarge

To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Dance until the morning light
Forget about the worries on your mind
You can leave them all behind
To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Oh the rhythm of the night oh
SassyShe Thank you and yes he WAS Cute there
Naija gurrrl…. he went and left the damn school,his behind is Back home and started Community college
he’s a jackA$$
The reunion will be must see. Must see. I just want to see Scrappy proposing, because I just can’t figure out why she with him. Oh and Tiny and TI come back on next week. #ratchet is the new VH1
NaijaGal says:
sassyshe says:
Sandra was going off on some chick on Twitter yesterday but it had me scratching my head because I couldnt figure out why. Other than that just waiting for the reunion tonight
I want to see Rasheeda show out even though she wouldn’t on the actual show
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girl why am I ready with popcorn for this messy reunion tonigh
LUVN –
your son not off to college yet?
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:stop: The reunion show comes on tonight, haven’t seen a preview for it
Wait :stop: the reunion coming on tonight?
Hey EVERYBODY
Jenie
brownskin A.K.A Creamy says:
it was a time black people was strong, took care of they kids, never went to ANY system for help, they manage, feed, nurture, loved, disciplin a well brought up family in a great family home from generations to generations these punk ass parents now make me sick
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back then black men left their families too…I read what your’re saying but let’s not act like parents weren’t just as trifling back then too
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brownskin A.K.A Creamy says:
it was a time black people was strong, took care of they kids, never went to ANY system for help, they manage, feed, nurture, loved, disciplin a well brought up family in a great family home from generations to generations these punk ass parents now make me sick
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JENIE , GAGIRL –
tonight is Part I, next Monday is Part II
GAGIRL come here (sits up in your lap!
Naija
—->your son could’ve been a DeBarge
@Cali where are you for Vacay..Im NOT Judging you one bit,do you Cause i have experienced first hand,In the end with some of these Ungrateful Bastid PhuckTerds you Think,Dayum i should have worried about me MORE!!
to you
Anyone read about Ocho allegedly paying this booty model rent and then stopped when he couldn’t pay his own?
NaijaGal says:
JENIE , GAGIRL –
tonight is Part I, next Monday is Part II
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Awww shat now
thanks for the reminder 
*wonder what would happen if God made all the ‘ain’t chit’ nigguhs disappear*
gm SR & ROSES
@lunvlife – Unless something changes, according my current bank statment he is slated to start community college unless he get a track scholarship.
It don’t make no sense to go to a 4 year school. Community college has really changed and matter of fact, after you finish your first two years for less than 6000 dollars you automatically transition to a 4 year school in VA and MD.
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lovezoe says:
Anyone read about Ocho allegedly paying this booty model rent and then stopped when he couldn’t pay his own?
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Don’t know why this made me chuckle
It’s every man for himself 
lovezoe says:
Anyone read about Ocho allegedly paying this booty model rent and then stopped when he couldn’t pay his own?
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I did…then I saw her pic
ThatgirlJD says:
Sandra,
Can we please get a post about Kanye West controlling behavior and why he seams so small and insignificant with Kim Kardashian?
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I heard that he told Kim to get rid of her wardrobe and he will provide her with a new one….rumor has it, he doesn’t like the way she dress/dressed
FAYLA
*patiently waits for my t-shirt in the mail* how was NY? you have fun? what yall do besides 
:wave: GaGaGirl
Fay . . Are you back??
NaijaGal says:
^ ^^ ^ ^^
*wonder what would happen if God made all the ‘ain’t chit’ nigguhs disappear*
jeniefrumdabloc says:
NaijaGal says:
sassyshe says:
Sandra was going off on some chick on Twitter yesterday but it had me scratching my head because I couldnt figure out why. Other than that just waiting for the reunion tonight
I want to see Rasheeda show out even though she wouldn’t on the actual show
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girl why am I ready with popcorn for this messy reunion tonigh
LUVN –
your son not off to college yet?
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:stop: The reunion show comes on tonight, haven’t seen a preview for it
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I don’t think they are showing it tonight…they need to come one with it though…
Where are the previews?
GAGIRL87 says:
So ummm I bought K Michelle single “Kiss My A$$” on itunes and have been bumping that chit extra HARD!!!
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i listen to it on youtube everyday….lol
@NaNjiGAL Im speaking of a foundation yes I know we had issues since beginning of time, but since we have been bambozzled by the media, this t.v, Radio, etc, parents today have beacame weaker, in a sense. its hard to find a solid strong family nowadays, back in the 1860-1930’s u had this, I wish it can get back to this. i know its a long shot. but hey i can wish,
NAIJA- I am like if you gone cheat, at least upgrade geez. Now she on Twitter acting innocent.
Morning Naija and GAGIRL
#doublestandards
She Wins… “Get your paper booboo…good for you girl”
He Wins … “Why he take her kids from her,…didn’t she just lose a child..he heartless for this”
Ace says:
#doublestandards
She Wins… “Get your paper booboo…good for you girl”
He Wins … “Why he take her kids from her,…didn’t she just lose a child..he heartless for this”
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so true….
@Lun- We are now in Coral Gables, we were in the Keys headed to the Bahmamas, but Mr. Issac changed those plans
We will be here until Tues and head to MIA, as Mista has a meeting on Wed and Thur and will stay through the week-end….
oh and morning Family
errbody, jeni, naija, love, Gagirl, trend, luv’n, Fayla
unsual and all i missed 
TREND
@BNATURAL – it comes on tonight…I saw the preview yesterday…showed K telling Karlie she looked like she belonged in thriller
Question: Did Meka go through all this trouble with her other kids? Her aunt testified against her saying that she kept her older children every weekend of their life as she chased her dream of a fast-paced lifestyle correct?
Good Morning fam :wave:
@BROWN :fistbump: I totally get you
Hey Ace
Fayla – I’m in your rainy state
Well on vh1 website it says that it’s a new episode tonight and you chat live with cast
Creamy its true but over time we became more dependant on help because it became more available. There weren’t as many resources and opportunities at one point in time. So being strong and independant wasnt a choice. And as more fathers started to leave the home and mothers had to work two and three jobs with little or no education what should have been used as help began to morph into a way of life for some. Ever heard of sins of the mother/father? But even tho as a whole our dependance on outside help has run rampant,there are some cases where outside help is needed bcuz trying things on their own only creates more drama. This may be one of those cases.
Morning Creamy
cheeks8683 says:
Question: Did Meka go through all this trouble with her other kids? Her aunt testified against her saying that she kept her older children every weekend of their life as she chased her dream of a fast-paced lifestyle correct?
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Meka wasn’t previously married to Usher…one thing I’ve never heard about her being was a bad mother…stank attitude, yes…bad parent no…you do anything exciting this weekend though
bnatural says:
jeniefrumdabloc says:
NaijaGal says:
sassyshe says:
Sandra was going off on some chick on Twitter yesterday but it had me scratching my head because I couldnt figure out why. Other than that just waiting for the reunion tonight
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girl why am I ready with popcorn for this messy reunion tonigh I want to see Rasheeda show out even though she wouldn’t on the actual show
LUVN – your son not off to college yet?
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The reunion show comes on tonight, haven’t seen a preview for it
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I don’t think they are showing it tonight…they need to come one with it though…
Where are the previews?
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It is they were advertising it last night. I am convinced that Mona thinks she is a cross between Oprah and M Night Shaylaman
Ace says:
#doublestandards
She Wins… “Get your paper booboo…good for you girl”
He Wins … “Why he take her kids from her,…didn’t she just lose a child..he heartless for this”
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i think it’s really a shame that both parents don’t AUTOMATICALLY have certain rights. the fact that a man has to go to court to even get joint custody is kinda sad. unfortunately, most men don’t have the $$$$ to fight the system or there would probably far more men with more rights and women wouldn’t FREAK when they get it like it’s the end of the world.
@Cali It don’t make no sense to go to a 4 year school. Community college has really changed and matter of fact, after you finish your first two years for less than 6000 dollars you
Here to in FL —–> automatically transition to a 4 year school in VA and MD.
Yes its WAY cheaper/Economical to do it that way I Have NO Issues with that,But he was hell Bent on going to this university,we spent alot of time touring it,CPT,registration,Put a room/key deposit on his Dorm room that unrefundable.Buying Crazy stuff for his dorm. . . Then he just didnt want to go.
its been a dayum Nightmare with this Whole college situation w/Him.I almost wrote his Behind off for all the stress/Energy/Drama/and Money he has caused me For NOTHING!! 
But at this Point its all water under the Bridge\he’s enrolled/Attending comm.college
what are you gonna do
Ace says:
#doublestandards
She Wins… “Get your paper booboo…good for you girl”
He Wins … “Why he take her kids from her,…didn’t she just lose a child..he heartless for this”
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I actually saw the opposite on this board
@UPS
lovezoe says:
NAIJA- I am like if you gone cheat, at least upgrade geez. Now she on Twitter acting innocent.
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Ocho wins for having the worst looking side pieces ever
free says:
i think it’s really a shame that both parents don’t AUTOMATICALLY have certain rights. the fact that a man has to go to court to even get joint custody is kinda sad. unfortunately, most men don’t have the $$$$ to fight the system or there would probably far more men with more rights and women wouldn’t FREAK when they get it like it’s the end of the world.
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typically all custodial cases are joint custody with one parent being the primary residence
Morning All!!!
All I have to say is @sandrarose write ups are hilarious!!
Usher Raymond was the better unfit parent <—– PURE COMEDY!!!
Better unfit parent??? Shading at its finest
sassyshe says:
Ocho wins for having the worst looking side pieces ever
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Him and Tiger might be neck in neck though
@Cali. . .CoralGables is nice,This storm has totally Pissed me off.Its suppose to be much better downSouth today
I seen the Key West is flooded
I wonder How Razzle is Doing??
NaijaGal says:
free says:
i think it’s really a shame that both parents don’t AUTOMATICALLY have certain rights. the fact that a man has to go to court to even get joint custody is kinda sad. unfortunately, most men don’t have the $$$$ to fight the system or there would probably far more men with more rights and women wouldn’t FREAK when they get it like it’s the end of the world.
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typically all custodial cases are joint custody with one parent being the primary residence
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Legally mother is only recognized as being the physical custodian not sole custodian as most people think. Once the father is recognized as the legal parent he has the same rights as the mother
FASHION
Hey MsFashion
howUdoooing??
@lunvnlife – I spent my sons’ college money on a 2 bedroom condo that I rent out. #dont judge
He can go to community college and stay there and by his jurnior year start paying half or the mortgage and when he finishes college he’ll have his first house.
So many kids, going to school and not getting jobs and living in dorms that aren’t all that great.
Well at the end of day, you put your best foot forward and did your due diglence as a mother. Community college is less expensive and the curriculum is the same. You stay winning
The recovery is as important as the surgery itself. There’s a strict no-sitting protocol. During recovery, you’ll need to sleep on your stomach and lie on your side. You cannot sleep on your back.
You can sit on the toilet and do your necessities for five-minutes or so, but that’s about it. You will wear a compression girdle for about two-months. It’s very important to decrease the swelling and provide a smooth transition on your body.
I typically prescribe antibiotics for seven-days and a water pill to decrease the amount of fluid retention for about three-days, and also pain medication.”
” here is the care after the operation 
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
another site is reporting MelB had a butt lift ”
NaijaGal says:
sassyshe says:
Ocho wins for having the worst looking side pieces ever
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Him and Tiger might be neck in neck though
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Don’t forget to add Kobe and that Denver chick he turd tickled. O’an Arnold Schwezenigr (sp)….
brb yall lemme get my laptop set up.
hold me bew u know im feenin!
Naija that red river is MUTHA! i was sell a bit the entire time
@ Cali Well at the end of day, you put your best foot forward and did your due diglence as a mother. Community college is less expensive and the curriculum is the same. You stay winning
#WHATEVER i told him just Be great #faceious
Question: Did Meka go through all this trouble with her other kids? Her aunt testified against her saying that she kept her older children every weekend of their life as she chased her dream of a fast-paced lifestyle correct?
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Meka wasn’t previously married to Usher…one thing I’ve never heard about her being was a bad mother…stank attitude, yes…bad parent no…you do anything exciting this weekend though
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Well….I was supposed to go to dinner and a movie on Friday night….Until the dude that asked text to see if I could cover the dinner while he paid for us to go to the movies…Ummmm not only are you wrong for asking me to pitch in the the beginning stages (I’m not above flip flopping on the bill as the relationship develops but thats later), but you are double wrong for asking me to pay the larger portion (the dinner). I told him politely not to contact me anymore and that I wasn’t interested. These jokers today, I tell ya…I blame the chicks that spolied him, asking me whats wrong when I stopped texting him
. Other than that I went out of town to visit friends and had a darn good time
you?
@Luvn- at work wondering why I am here with this storm that’s about to come through.
NaijaGal says: typically all custodial cases are joint custody with one parent being the primary residence
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joint physical custody where the child is spending as close to equal time with each parent.
@Luv – I was ready to raise up out of the KEY and then when I say how long that ride was across that bridge I was completly done when I saw Crocdile
Coral Gables is nice, every other store is a bridal shop. Yesterday we spent the day at the movies until they closed early.
@Cali yeah i donT Know what the Hayle the bridal shop story is there. . .Strange,No?
YES that 7mile bridge is a trek and a half.Been meaning to get to KeyWest i want to go try this Conch Restaurant that was Featured on Triple D
But uuumH i dont want to do that drive
luVn_liFe give me that baby!
This agreement don’t seem bad to me. Now I wonder if she still gets child support
GaGa His Behind is 18 Now! you can have em,iM willing to sell him
Hey @USUAL!!!!
MsFashion where are you?Near where Isaccs hitting?