Overview
- Tiffany Render sought temporary custody of 15-year-old Layla and an emergency hearing, telling the court her daughter felt emotionally distressed about returning to Dwight Howard’s home.
- On March 17, the judge denied the emergency request, citing a lack of emergent allegations, missing controlling custody paperwork, and questions about jurisdiction, while allowing for reconsideration if more documentation is filed.
- Dwight Howard currently holds primary custody of Layla under a 2024 court order.
- The filing followed public claims from Howard’s estranged wife that he used drugs; Howard denied the allegation on Snapchat, and reported Child Protective Services involvement has not been independently verified.
- TMZ reported multiple recent police dispatches to Howard’s Georgia residence, and anonymous sources close to Howard told the outlet they consider Render’s move contrived and coordinated with his estranged wife.