An Atlanta judge has ordered T.I. to increase the child support payments received by the mother of his two sons, LaShon Dixon. Tip had originally been paying about $3,000 per month to support his two sons, ages 7 and 9 but Dixon sought to increase those payments when she felt that her sons needed “to be equal” in both households (her words…peep the video), asking the court to raise the payments to $10,000 per month. Yesterday the judge ordered T.I. to increase his payments to $5,000 per month:

T.I., who was originally ordered to pay for the boys to attend private school, is no longer required to make that payment. The judge, Bensonetta Tipton Lane, also ordered the performer to pay half of the children’s extracurricular activities and all their medical expenses.

The judge ordered joint custody of the boys to continue, with Dixon granted primary physical custody. He’ll have visitation every other weekend.

Dixon’s attorney, Randy Kessler, says the woman is “very grateful” for the judge’s decision and called it “a complete victory.” (Source)

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Video ~ T.I. Faces Ex in Child Support Hearing

T.I. faced his children’s mother, LaShon Dixon, in court today to dispute charges that he doesn’t adequately support his children.  Tip appeared perturbed on the witness stand when asked about the size of his home as Dixon’s attorneys attempted to show the court that his income could accomodate an increase. The news reported that Dixon makes about $20,000 per year and is seeking an increase so that the kids can have the same benefits at her home as they do at T.I.’s.  I’m usually on the woman’s side, but this time I’ll have to side with Tip.  He argued on the stand that he works hard to support his kids and they want for NOTHING, so why should he give her extra:

“When they are with me…they have the standard of living that I have created for MY household due to all of my hard work, all of my sacrifices, all of the things that I have been able to provide. Now…if that’s not available at LaShon’s house that’s because LaShon has failed to provide…”

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LaShon states that she just wants things to be “even” in both households and that any extra that she receives will be put in a savings account for the boys. *sigh* Baby momma drama…

Clifford “T.I.” Harris is scheduled to appear in court today, Tuesday, January 6th to settle a dispute about unpaid legal fees for his baby’s mother. If you recall, he and his ex LaShon Dixon were going back in forth last September about her claims that she needed more money for their two sons,  The matter was setteled in court and a judge  ordered the star to pay more than $3,000 a month plus private school tuition, uninsured medical bills and various expenses racked up by the children’s extracurricular activities.

LaShon’s attorneys claim that Tip hasn’t paid the $8,000 owed in legal fees relating to their ongoing custody battle. (Source)

It’s going to be a long year for Mr. Harris…. Stay Strong!

In case you missed it:
T.I.’s Response To Child Support Claims

T.I. hit up the internet to clear the air about claims that he does not support his children. In a recent statement (prepared by his attorney), Tip says he goes above and beyond for ALL of his children (and Tiny’s too)!  Check out his full statement:

“A lot of deceiving information has been reported regarding my recent child support proceeding. It is unfortunate that the media has been used to manipulate the circumstances and distort the facts. Those that know me, all know that there is nothing more important to me than my children. I have always supported all of my children financially, emotionally, and spiritually. This has always been the case and I will continue to do so in the future as this is my responsibility as a parent. (more…)

It appears that the real dirt is coming out about Sara Chapman.  Since her interview with Sandra Rose where she finally spoke up about her relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs and their daughter together, all of her business is out in the street.  Ms. Chapman talks about “how sad” it was that Kim was in denial about her pregnancy…but what’s really sad is that they knew about each other and just didn’t care!  Puffy’s Diddy’s money was all that mattered.   It was rumored that Diddy offered her $1 million dollars to abort the child and when she refused, he cut her off and refused to acknowledge her daughter. 

“If he gave me a million dollars I wouldn’t be calling him every month for child support,” she joked. “I mean, he pays me on a monthly basis, but there’s rumors that he offered me a million dollars hush money.”  

WTF….she can’t even get the story straight.  Please check out this article if you care to read more about this drama.

Kim Porter claims to have had a “rude awakening” when she found out that Sean Combs had fathered another child while she was pregnant with his twins.  Now, I don’t know if she reads the paper or not…but I don’t understand how ALL of ATLANTA knew and SHE DIDN’T?!?!?!!   Anyway…for those of you who are interested in how she was kept in the dark what she had to say Click Here .