US EditionDwight Howard’s Ex Denied Temporary Custody of 15-Year-Old Daughter
The court denied the emergency custody request citing lack of evidence and procedural issues, but may reconsider if additional documentation is provided by the mother.
- On Monday, March 16, 2026, Tiffany Render filed an emergency custody modification seeking temporary custody, alleging Layla feels 'fearful' and 'distressed' at Dwight Howard's home and citing DFACS involvement.
- Past custody disputes include Howard's 2024 primary custody award and a 2022 fight over child support, setting the stage for current conflicts.
- On Tuesday, March 17, the court denied the emergency request, writing there are neither allegations nor evidence qualifying as emergent and flagged missing custody paperwork.
- Howard's legal team responded that it 'vehemently disputes the allegations' and will reserve arguments for the appropriate venue, while Us Weekly reached out to both sides for comment.
- Amid public accusations on Instagram, Howard filed for divorce on March 9, and Luciani was served divorce papers on March 12, placing the custody fight alongside active divorce proceedings.
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Dwight Howard’s Ex Denied Temporary Custody of 15-Year-Old Daughter
Dwight Howard’s ex Tiffany Render rushed to court and filed for temporary custody of their daughter, Layla, after claiming the 15-year-old felt “unsafe” with her father, Us Weekly can confirm. Render filed the emergency custody modification on Monday, March 16, alleging in documents obtained exclusively by Us that Layla repeatedly stated she feels “fearful” and “distressed” when she returns to Howard’s home. “The situation has also resulted in i…
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Dwight Howard’s Ex Denied Emergency Custody of Their Daughter
Dwight Howard’s ex Tiffany Render rushed to court ealier this week to file for temporary custody of their daughter, Layla, after claiming the 15-year-old felt “unsafe” with her father. Per U.S Weekly, Render filed the emergency custody modification on Monday (March 16) citing concerns for her daughter’s wellbeing. “Layla was recently admitted to a mental facility after expressing thoughts of harming herself and has repeatedly stated that she fee…
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