NBA Star Jimmy Butler Offsets Ex's Attorney Fees As Child Support Battle Rages On
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Jimmy Butler is coughing up some serious dough in his ongoing case!
The NBA star has reportedly agreed to sort his ex Kaitlin Nowak's legal expenses as they continue their child support battle in court.
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Jimmy Butler has three children: a daughter, born in 2019, and two sons, born in 2022 and 2023. The athlete reportedly pays $55,000 in child support each month.
Jimmy Butler And His Ex Have Been Ordered To Attend A 24-Hour Mediation Session
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The NBA player has reached an agreement to assist his ex-girlfriend in her ongoing legal battle over child support.
Court documents show that Jimmy will wire $30,000 to Kaitlin's legal team to help cover her court expenses.
This amount could be deducted from any future payments he is obligated to make to her. The exes have also decided to engage in mediation, working with a mutually agreeable mediator.
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According to In Touch, the former couple will have a full day of mediation before the end of the month, with Jimmy indicating he will cover the fees associated with this process.
The Pro Basketballer Claimed His Ex Refused To Get A Job
In October 2023, Kaitlin filed a paternity lawsuit against Jimmy, which resulted in a ruling in February 2024 that established the basketballer as the father. The details of the case remained confidential until a December 2024 article brought it to public attention.
During this time, the athlete publicly criticized his ex for allegedly not seeking employment. He had initially agreed to pay her an extra $10,000 per month in addition to the $55,000 support for a nanny following the birth of their youngest child.
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However, Jimmy's lawyer sought to terminate this additional payment, arguing that the circumstances had changed substantially since the agreement was made. The youngest child was now one year old, and the initial arrangements were made when the child was just five weeks old.
The athlete stated that he shared custody of their two older children for significant periods, including during the summer of 2024.
He emphasized that with the oldest child set to start school in the 2025-2026 academic year and the middle child likely entering preschool, there would be little to no need for Kaitlin to continue employing a nanny.
The Former Miami Heats Star Talks Being A Dad
PEOPLE shared that the NBA star has been in a relationship with Kaitlin since 2019, the same year they welcomed their daughter, Rylee Butler. Their family grew up with their son, Brayan Butler, born in 2022.
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Rylee's arrival marked a pivotal moment in Jimmy's career, coinciding with his debut season for the Miami Heat after a short stint with the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite the challenges of his professional life, the basketballer prioritizes his children above all else.
Both Rylee and Brayan make appearances in the Netflix documentary "Starting 5", which follows five basketball stars during the 2023-2024 season. In the first episode, Jimmy shares a glimpse of his morning routine with his toddlers, highlighting Rylee's playful knowledge of his favorite coffee, cappuccino.
He emphasizes the importance of family, stating, "When I come home, they don't care if I had a triple-double or if I fouled out in the first three minutes of the game; I'm just their dad." This sentiment underlines his commitment to being a dedicated father.
In February 2025, the athlete experienced a significant transition when he was traded to the Golden State Warriors, concluding a challenging six-year tenure with the Miami Heat.
The 35-Year-Old Revealed His Choice For Daughter's Godfather
In an episode of "The Artist and The Athlete" podcast from April 2021, Jimmy shared that former Miami Heat player and his close friend is the godfather of his daughter, Rylee.
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When asked which NBA player he would most like to compete against, Jimmy named Kyle Lowry, emphasizing their close friendship and the lighthearted nature of their relationship despite the competitive atmosphere of the NBA.
He humorously mentioned concerns about being perceived as "tampering" by the league if he said too much. Although Jimmy generally keeps his children out of the public eye, he has given fans glimpses of their time together.
Notably, on Rylee's fourth birthday in October 2023, he participated wholeheartedly in her party, even getting his face painted in a TikTok video shared by ESPN.
Inside Jimmy Butler's 2023 Trademark Move
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As the Miami Heat prepared to face the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals, The Blast shared that the star player seized a valuable business opportunity by applying for the trademark "Himmy Buckets."
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As the founder of Big Face Coffee, Jimmy aimed to expand his brand with a variety of products. On May 24, 2023, he filed a trademark application for "Himmy Buckets," including bottled water, soda, coffee, beer, mugs, cups, and apparel.
This new venture reflected the athlete's ambition to diversify his entrepreneurial pursuits alongside his basketball career. His Big Face Coffee brand also teamed up with Lids HD for an exclusive project in April 2023. Their merchandise included hats, hoodies, shorts, and more.
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