Former NBA champion Trevor Ariza has asked a court to lower his child support, citing post-retirement financial strain and a shift in custody.
According to Sports Illustrated, recent court filings state Ariza is relying on retirement savings and has not filed taxes since 2022. He reports paying $14,000 per month in child support to Bree Anderson, an additional $10,000 in other child support, and $4,000 in spousal support.
According to the filings, Ariza’s monthly expenses exceed $37,000, including an $18,800 mortgage, $2,000 in groceries, $4,300 in auto expenses, $2,000 toward education, and $3,300 in car loan payments. He reports a negative bank balance of $230,000 and a property value deficit of $4.7 million.
Financial disclosures show Ariza lists $438,278 in cash, $1.9 million in stocks and bonds, and $6 million in real and personal property, including his NBA 401(k) and vehicle collection.
Ariza argues that circumstances have changed because his son, Tristan, has lived primarily with him since December 2023. The filings claim Anderson has missed scheduled custody and has blocked contact with their daughter, Taylor. Ariza seeks a reduction in support and asserts that Anderson holds assets and can contribute financially.
Coverage of the matter notes that Ariza earned between $116 million and $118 million over his 18-year NBA career. As summarized by ClutchPoints, “Trevor Ariza says he’s broke, and asking the court to lower his child support payments,” and adds that he is now the primary caregiver for Tristan.
Ariza also stated, “I’ve been exploring deals, trying everything to create income. Nothing stable has come through. Things changed since we finalized this.”
Ariza’s divorce from Anderson was finalized in 2022. Anderson initially sought $60,000 per month in child support; however, the case ultimately settled for $10,000 per month and a one-time payment of $664,000. A requested restraining order that could have limited Ariza’s access to his children did not succeed.
Previously, Ariza was involved in a separate 2020 dispute with Lana Allen regarding their son, Tajh. A temporary restraining order was dismissed after review, and Allen retained primary custody, while Ariza received visitation.