Maverick Carter and LeBron James (via Getty)
Court documents show Carter has asked a judge to stop the $25,000 monthly payments he currently makes for their daughter. Carter says their 18-year-old daughter lives at a full-time boarding school, whose costs he pays in full. MaverickCarter is seeking to reduce his monthly child support obligation from $25,000 to $0, according to court documents seen by TMZ.
He argues that Streets has little “meaningful” custodial time because their daughter lives away at school. He says the request is not an attempt to avoid supporting his daughter. LeBron James ’ longtime business partner and childhood friend Maverick Carter is facing a court battle with his ex-partner Crystal Streets over child support payments. Streets disagrees and wants the payments to continue until their daughter graduates. Instead, he argues that he pays directly for everything she needs.
Carter’s legal team also pointed to the fact that their daughter turned 18 in July. She claims Carter is worth more than $100 million and should continue paying support while their daughter finishes school. She has asked the court to increase the monthly payment to $35,000. Streets also claims that she and Carter agreed to the higher amount in 2024. One email, dated December 28, 2025, appears to have been sent by Carter to his former partner. The dispute came before a judge at a hearing on September 15. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
Because of the California wildfires, however, she says the agreement was never finalized.
She says she continues to provide emotional support and remains involved in her daughter’s day-to-day needs. Streets says she also coordinates travel and provides for her daughter even though she is currently living at boarding school, according to the court documents. He argued that the court no longer had jurisdiction over custody matters involving her after she reached adulthood. The businessman is represented in the case by high-profile family law attorney Laura Wasser. Streets has challenged Carter’s request. Streets has also rejected Carter’s description of her role in their daughter’s life. The case also includes alleged emails between Carter and Streets. In the message, he allegedly wrote, “Dealing with you is the only thing bad about my life, and I’ll be soooo happy when it’s over. Streets argued that Carter’s child support payments should not be terminated. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Carter disagreed and maintained his position that the payments should end. The court has not yet issued a final ruling on the dispute. For now, Carter’s child support obligations have been suspended for three months while the court considers the arguments made by both sides. The legal battle comes as Carter remains widely known for his longtime relationship with LeBron James. The pair have been childhood friends and business partners for years, with Carter playing a major role in James’ business ventures and media projects. The latest court proceedings, however, are focused on Carter’s financial obligations and his dispute with Streets over support for their daughter. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.