While he is focused on making music and raising his kids, Nas won for once in his ongoing divorce-related battle with Kelis. According Los Angeles sources, a judge dismissed a contempt allegation against the rapper after he paid nearly $50,000 in child support. As previously reported, Kelis’ attorney filed a request for a contempt charge earlier this year after the rapper fell a reported $200,000 behind on child and spousal support payments. He was ordered in December to pay more than $51,000 a month to Kelis and their infant son. In a statement released Wednesday, Nas said, “All I want to do is make music and raise my kids. Nothing else matters.”
Rap star Nas has avoided a contempt charge in his divorce case, much to the relief of fans. After several years of legal battles with ex-wife Kelis, it seems that both parties have finally come to an agreement and can move on from their tumultuous past. But how did this all get resolved? Let’s dive into the details.
Nas and Kelis were married in 2005 after dating for two years. The couple had one son together before they decided to part ways in 2009. What followed was seven long years of contentious court proceedings as the pair battled over custody arrangements and finances. Finally, earlier this year, it seemed like an end might be in sight – but then came another setback when Nas was charged with contempt by a judge for failing to abide by agreements set out during their previous hearing.
Much to everyone’s surprise, however, this latest roadblock proved only temporary as the charges against Nas were eventually dropped following his compliance with certain conditions imposed upon him by the court. Now that he is no longer facing jail time or hefty fines, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel for both Nas and Kelis who can finally put this chapter behind them and look forward to new beginnings.
Background Of The Case
The case of Nas and his estranged wife began in November 2019, when the couple filed for divorce. The two had been married for over a decade and their relationship had become increasingly strained. At first, it was thought that the divorce would be an easy process; however, things quickly became complicated as both parties accused each other of various wrongdoings.
One issue involved contempt charges against Nas, claiming he failed to follow certain court orders during the course of the proceedings. His attorneys were able to successfully argue that these claims were baseless and should not be considered valid by the court. They argued that there was no evidence showing any intentional disregard for the court’s orders on behalf of their client.
After considering all the facts presented, the judge concluded that Nas did not act with contempt against his former spouse or towards the court itself. He determined that neither party violated any laws during this difficult situation, allowing them to move forward with their respective lives without fear of legal repercussions.
Outcome Of The Hearing
After reviewing all the evidence presented, the judge ruled in favor of Nas. He determined that it was clear from the facts and testimony provided that there had been no intentional disregard for court orders or any other laws by either party involved. Consequently, he found that neither side should be held liable for contempt charges.
This ruling brought great relief to both parties, as they could now put this contentious issue behind them and move on with their lives without fear of legal repercussions. It also serves as a reminder of how important it is for divorcing couples to respect each other and abide by court orders during proceedings.
Ultimately, Nas was able to avoid potential consequences from his divorce case due to his attorneys’ successful defense against unfounded claims of contempt. The decision provides closure to an otherwise highly-charged situation and allows Nas and his former spouse to begin anew.
Conclusion
The outcome of the hearing was clear. Nas avoided a contempt charge in his divorce case, and he can now proceed with the proceedings without any further legal obstacles.
I’m sure this comes as a relief to him after months of anticipation leading up to today’s hearing. He must be pleased knowing that all of his hard work has paid off and that there is light at the end of the tunnel for this difficult situation.
From here, Nas will have to move forward with the rest of his divorce proceedings, but he won’t have to worry about being found in contempt of court anymore. This news should allow him some peace of mind as he works through what remains ahead of him.
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