UPDATE: Kimora Lee Simmons To Receive $40,000 A Month In Child Support
Wow. Things are really going well for Kimora Lee Simmons. She and Djimon Hounsou are expecting a child together this year, and the court just awarded her full custody of her girls, as well as ordered her ex husband Russell Simmons, to pay her $40,000 a month in child support until each one of her daughters turns 19. Ming is 9 and Aoki is 6.
Russell Simmons, the 51-year-old hip-hop
mogul, was granted visitation rights and must pay child support until
each daughter reaches 19 and a half years of age.The 33-year-old Kimora Lee Simmons has final say on whether her daughters appear on her reality TVshow “Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane.”
40k a month is a LOT of child support money. Then again, I'm sure those girls go to the best schools money can buy, and live in a very nice home. It takes a lot to maintain that kind of lifestyle. What do you think about this kind of monthly paycheck for Kimora?
UPDATE! Russell just released the following statement:
“I am reading these stories today about how a judge ordered me to pay Kimora $40,000 a month in child support and I want to make something very clear. Nothing was ordered, it was given. My kids have a fabulous life; they are exposed to a broad range of artistic and scholastic educational programs and I'm very happy to contribute to that. As long as I have it, they can have it. If I ever don't have it, I’m coming to live with them!”
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It really depends on where you live, I guess. My son's midwestern private school has "tiered" tuition and this year (3rd grade) it's something like $11k. Obviously it's going to be at least double that in L.A. or NYC, and she has two children. Real estate and the cost of living is the same way (double or triple) there compared to here. So, IDK, maybe $40k a month is "right" for her life.
I guess when you put it that way, I am sure the childrens school is very expensive, but still that is a lot of coins.
Russ explained this a long time ago: In a letter addressed to critics, Simmons defends his child support ruling and explains the reasons he thinks it's appropriate. He stated the following: ----------------------------------------------------------- Friends of mine have forwarded me gossip online about my custody agreement details with Kimora. The fact is, we’ve had a pretty good partnership at sharing the girls in the past. ----------------------------------- There have been a few bumps in the road, and those bumps have led us to negotiate a minimum amount of time I’m guaranteed to see my kids. That deal is as follows: I have the girls one full week out of every eight, half of the summer, half of all the holidays, a full week at Christmas, and half of Spring Break. ------------------------------------------------------ Like in all good partnerships, contracts are meant to protect the partners but are usually not the only way the partners work together. If I show up in L.A., where she now lives, unannounced, I can call up Kimora and she will most likely send them right over. The same goes for when she comes to New York. ----------------------------------------------- We have always had a school in New York and a school with the same curriculum in L.A., so when the girls are with me in New York, we can spend quality time together. I can get up with them, take them to school and just be together. Kimora consults with me about doctors or schools for the girls, but she’s always had final say in those areas. If we had an argument about a school, guess who’s going to win? -------------------------------- But there are other stipulations in our agreement where we have to make final decisions together. Anything having to do with business decisions pertaining to my kids cannot be done without my consent. I’ve also seen a lot about people reading into the supervised visits stipulation. Kimora travels with a security guard and a nanny. ---------------------------- In the past, she’s gotten really nervous that I never travel with security, so if it makes her more comfortable to have her security and a nanny with us when I’m with my kids, that’s OK with me. Finally, I want to say Kimora is an excellent mother and is doing a great job with them. My kids are studying a couple of foreign languages, they travel around the world, they practice yoga, ballet, swimming, karate and piano, among other things...sometimes I think they do too much, but I trust in Kimora on this because she IS a good mother. ------------------------------------- Regarding the money, my kids live a tremendous life. They do have lots of security, nannies, educators, special programs, travel, chefs, on and on. Their mother manages all of those luxuries and I’m happy to provide for that. ----------------------------------------- With great love all things are possible. Russell Simmons
Wow I totally thought Kimora was like...40 or something.
Russell likes them young, I think his current is in her 20's...
That's alot of money good for her, one thing is for sure she knew exactly what she was doing when she had those girls by Russell ha! now that she got the money she could have it for love and just because she wants to and feel like it, not because she wants to ensured her future she's not an idiot i give her that much!
you are a moron, to say that the only reason Kimora birth those two girls is for money. I know when a woman has kids with a man of means, she is going to get lots of money in child support; but, I don't think the only reason she had them was for money. You win the INO awards for asinine comment and moron awards. I bet that is something you would do; spread your legs and have as many kids as you can, so you can collect child support. Idiot!!
I'm not going to tell you or any one else the reasons i have to have say what i said, i believe i have my rights to say what i want just like any one else! you dont agree with my comment and think differently well there are many ways for you to react other than feeling the need to call people moron and asinine which shows the kind of person you are!
Have you EVER seen her awful show? Her kids are DYING to be with her on her show they were crying out for her in almost every scene they were in. They asked their mother is she loved them for cryst sakes. She IGNORES them until she needs to push her phat stuff. She is a self absorbed, materialisitc bitch who cares about nothing in this world other than her money and her looks, with that hot dog pack on the back of her neck! Her kids need her and she is too preoccupied with money. Even Tyra (her best friend) has admitted that she is about money and fabolousity crap. She is a washed up chunky model who is a HORRIBLE MOTHER.
She may not be an idiot, but she a money-hungry b!tch Nothing to be proud of. Unfortunately, her little girls will turn out to be just like her...self-absorbed.
Kimore was a sucessful model when she met Russell. She like money but she also has her own.
Oh please give my a break of course she was sucessful and had money but never in a million years no matter how long she model for will she ever going to have the kind of cash Russell have! and yes they were married and had love for one another but one thing is for sure she knew damm well that he is the kind of man you want to have kids with! trust me kimora lived good and had a fancy life as a model but with Russell thats when she made it big thats no secret to any one!
Most Asian people are all about money, they'll smile to your face, then trip you as you walk away for a dollar. Look at all the "made in China" crap that is killing our pets and killing our children....melomine in baby milk will kill babies...apparently they don't care as long as it makes their bank account larger.
LOL...ok lets clump jews in there too, infact what the hell... lets included the crooks at wall street, they all must have been asians and jews. yes, this is the reason we are in the economy we are now; all the jews and asians that stole money. All the banks and mortgage companies, they are run by jews and asians......
good point. have first hand experience
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Actually if you think about it 40K is fair for their lifestyle. They are not like most kids, they are daughters of moguls. I mean if someone wants to just give me 5K a month for support, I'll be more than happy to accept it LOL.
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The whole point of child support is for single/divorced mothers who can't support themselves let alone their children. I agree, this woman played her cards right but she is a greedy beeyotch. She makes enough to support her lifestyle and that of her kids and then some. And now she's engaged to another wealthy man. $40,000 is outrageous. Try telling that to the women who are living off food stamps and working 2-3 jobs to support her kids all the while her baby daddy is avoiding paying up child support.
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Child support is for more than women who can't do it alone. Lot's of successful women get child support. It's only fair...if the custodial parent has to provide, then the other parent should, too. Other than that...I agree with everything you said.
sorry stepy c but the women who have to live off food stamps, work two jobs and the baby daddy is avoiding child support? that's their choice ok. I know it sounds harsh, but if you can't afford to take care of a child, then you should not be having a child. If you can't support yourself, why bring a baby into the picture? as for the dead beat dad? sometimes, some women have kids with loser men, sorry but you need to make a very careful choice and see what type of person you're dealing with, before you make him the daddy of your kids. Kimora has a right to get what she needs to take care of her girls, remember Russell makes money while he sleeps. He can afford 40,000 a month. His daughters attend the best schools and get the best, why should they have less while their father lives comfortable? Kimora got lucky when she met and married Russell, some women are not that lucky...so is life.
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sorry anonymous but it's not ALWAYS their choice. Not everyone sleeps around just to sleep around. Not all these people ASK to have children. Tell that to the government who refuses to give money to teach safe sex or advocate using protection for those who aren't as privileged as Kimora. And yes, there's always the option to give up the child for adoption but many don't nor do they believe in that. And that was just one example. There are other single mothers who work 2 jobs and try to do it on their own and make some money but still struggle. And I'm not saying the girls will have less. They will always have more than they need. And Russell will always spoil them silly. Btw. don't bring me into this topic because I'm not one of those women. I'm just advocating them because it happens every single day.
hey stephy c, please point out to me where in my comments did I bring you into it? my comment was a respond to what you said, I don't know your life or your situation. Maybe something I said hit a nerve with you, I don't know, but read my comment again, it has nothing to do with you personally. As for women having kids they can't afford? again we live in 2009; getting pregnant is a choice. We have so many birth control options now is insane. The goverment provides free birth control to those women who are on public assistance thru Medicaid. Again, if you have un-protected sex, yeah they is a big possibility one of those little critters will swim up there.........
Not all these people ASK to have children.===============stephy c are you serious? having kids is a choice, if a woman chooses to have sex without protection then you'll get pregnant. Pregnancy is a choice, plain and simple. They don't believe in adoption? so I guess they don't believe in birth control either.
"Tell that to the government who refuses to give money to teach safe sex or advocate using protection for those who aren't as privileged as Kimora."
Are you serious? Why should as a taxpayer pay to teach kids about safe sex and protection??? That's the parents' job.
Only in America.... Perhaps if your Government taught under-privileged youngsters about how to protect themselves then there would be less teenage pregnancy. Who do you think ends up supporting their children - the tooth fairy? No, its your tax dollars through Welfare. So perhaps that is one reason why the government should be funding sex education, let alone helping women avoid the distress and problems associated with unwanted pregnancy.
Stephy c, the child has to be supported by the mother and the father. It doesn't matter if the mother had millions of dollars, the father has to support the child too. And not just financially. Just because the father got a divorce, it doesn't mean that he got away from the responsibility of being a father. People forget that...
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A father doesn't HAVE to support the child if they give up the rights to that child. Yes, he SHOULD. That's all fair, said and done. But look at it realistically. My mother left my father one day and never paid shit in child support. It happens. I don't care. I was just making a point. Get off my back
Not paying child support is a felony. Legally the father HAS to support a child. But all this has to be stated in court.
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Yes, it is law. People find loopholes through the law though. And that was what I was trying to point out. I've read some articles about women who are supposed to be getting child support from their children's fathers but aren't getting payments. Or are getting small portions of payments every once in a while. Like for instance: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2002pres/20020731b.html ... and I was speaking with my dry cleaner. She started telling me how her ex husband has been dodging her calls, changing his phone numbers and stuff and refuses to pay up child support. She calls the cops but somehow he keeps evading arrest and sends payment every once in a while (not full payments either). It's nuts! "there is the problem of changing the child support order to meet changing needs of children and enforcing court orders against fathers and mothers who either refuse to make court ordered child support payments or who cannot do so due to circumstances beyond their control." "A major headache for custodial parents, children and society is created when a parent refuses to pay his or her court ordered child support. This is a serious problem of national dimensions. A recent study found that less than half the parents awarded child support receive payment in full. In 1989 alone, $4 billion dollars that was owed in child support was not paid. This failure on the part of non-custodial parents - usually but not always fathers - is a major cause of poverty in children. This not only affects the families but has an indirect impact on the society who must finance poverty programs to assist those in need. "
Just a little clarification. Nowadays a Father can still find himself supporting a child...even if down the line he discovers his wife had an affair and the kid isn't even his. There was an article a few years ago in People about it. But you're right sh*t happens.
Soooo True, a lot of people have no idea, but it is a law, and fact, in some states, a woman can have an affair, get pregant with another mans baby, but if she is married, (has a husband) the husband is legally responsible to take care of that kid even if he knows for a fact that the kid is not his. He he was legallly married that kid is his responsibility until the kid is of age. A lot of people do not know about this but it is true.
Unfair as it is,, its true
First Anonymous was right. Child support is a parental obligation, not a right, so the parent will need permission from the court to terminate the support. No court will permit the parent to stop paying support unless the child is adopted by another parent.
I agree with most everything you said, and understand where you are coming from, but in a court of law, a man cannot just say,, Im going to give up my parental responsibility, so now I dont have to pay child support. It just does not work that way, if that where the case, there would be millions of dead beat dads that have all their money to themselves, and zero goes to the kids.
Unless the mother does not force the issue, he has to pay I dont care if he rights in his own blood that he does not want to be a father anymore. He still has to support that child until he/she is 18/21 depending on the state you live in.
O0h i see thats why you are such a looser an a bitter bitch who tries to sound smart when in fact sounds like a complete idiot get over your self, it is every woman's choice to give birth and also avoid what they can afford and thats what makes some woman smarter than others the fact that some of us do know and think about a future for our children before we associate our selfs with people (men) that are not ready to afford a good life to our kids that shouldn't be to hard to know, every woman has the right with out being judge to decide with whom she wants to start a family and have her kids, that doesn't mean that she loves that men any less shes just thinking about not only her but the future she wants to give her children if every woman would think the same way before they bring a child into this world (of course thats not always the case) but is not because they are not aware of it or the goverment refuses to provide this woman with sex education is simply because we are responsable for our decitions and unfortunately not evey one chooses the right one!
and i wrote that for stephy c. the Moron!
Apparently, the court document says that Russell is too have only monitored visitation at all times!!! What did he do to warrant that?
That refers to bodyguards. Kimora insists on them for the girls, Russell lives a more open life so he doesn't use them all the time.
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I think it's ridiculous. I could understand if she wasn't famous and very wealthy in her own right, but that's not the case. Exactly what is she contributing?
she's raising them!
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Doesn't she work? Isn't she married or with some other guy? I think this is ridiculous. It's not like she needs 40K a month for two little girls. What the heck does she do with all of that money? I could see putting that money away for later in life when the girls will probably be too spoiled to get a job : ) And, okay the kids are his too but dang . . . especially with the economy and finances being such a tough issue right now.
Uhhh...valcat...Russell Simmons is worth $500 million! $480,000 per year is a drop in the bucket for him AND just because a mother can afford to raise the kids on her own does that reduce his responsibility to contribute to the raising of his kids. I think not!
some of you ladies are just hateful, as is always the case here at INO. I'm 200% sure that if you were the ones at the receiving end of this child support settlement, you'll think is fair and just. I know, I know it sucks sometimes the luck of some women. They marry these rich guys, don't have to work, get all this money; all while some of us have to get up in the morning to work. Is never enough to pay the bills and put food on the table. Kimora is getting for child support what her daughters deserve. Remember, child support is based on the father's income and how much of that income he can contribute to the care of the children. The courts also take into consideration, the total care. So I believe that yes, $40,000 is just about right.
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i do think it's excessive, but they say it's based on the father's income, and i guess he can afford it, but the way they raise these children, they are just going to be spoiled money hungry people like kimora, and it's unfair because some of us work hard and will never see that much or have anything to show for it. too bad my father had no money because my siblings and i got nothing...but i digress, she makes enough money on her own, but that's the way the system doesn't work i guess
I know she is pregnant, but, OMG, she looks like an amazon woman standing next to Hounsou. Ans he's a pretty big guy. WOW!
Child support is based on a percentage basis of the payers income. Do you know how much money Russell Simmons makes (has)?!? That's why she's getting 40k a month...
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I think that the children shouldn't have to undergo drastic lifestyle changes, so I think it is a fair amount of money (although it takes me more than a couple months to make $40,000) for child support. The children didn't ask for their parents to divorce and I feel they should maintain the lifestyle that they are accustomed to.
Please tell me that is a typo, My God, That is one helllova a lot of money for child support, how much is the morugage, I tell some people just make too much money, and isnt she a millionair on her own right. I am so jealous.
that amount is just a few thousand shy of what I make in year!!!!
he has a pinhead, she has bobble head. what an ugly pair
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there's a huge "discussion" about this on dr. phil right now. re: the UPDATE - how precious that he wants to take abundant care of his kids. hope they know how fortunate & loved they are by their dad.
she must have some serious dirt on him
i really thought she was in her 40's
The money is not for her, it's for their children. Child support is calculated based on Russell's income. It's not really that much if you think about it. Kimora is wealthy, Russell is wealthy. It won't make a bit of difference in any of their lives.
I find it interesting that when Kevin Federline was receiving child support - everybody was screaming 'get a job loser' but when it comes to Kimora (a woman) everybody are saying "sounds reasonable to me"....talk about double standard!!!
Yes, because everybody knows that Kevin is living himself too off those money..not just the children...which is pathetic.
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In all fairness, child support is supposed to go for support of the kids. That includes bills to keep the household running. I don't hand over my child support to my boys to go blow. I don't take them shopping every week when the check arrives, either. I use it for their clothes (if they need them), their sports fees, groceries, lunch money, household bills, car insurance since they both drive....wherever that money is best served is where it goes.
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Yea, because this spoiled b*ch needs all that money. She will use it to buy herself more servants to scream at. And those brats will grow up to be just as stuck up and ridiculously obnoxious as she is. Ugh. Disgusting! =^_^=
SOUND FAMILIAR? "It's everyone's business, right? I like how the world feels the need/judge others' whom they do not know and have never/will never meet... and also know zero FACTS about the situation. Really sad. I wonder how random people would feel if suddenly thousands of strangers started prying into their lives, analyzing their relationships, and making decisions FOR them. Their life=their business. The world needs to learn to stay the eff out of it. Anyway... love them both and wish them lots and lots of love and happiness in the future." LMAO!!!!
KimWhore'a is a disgusting cvnt! Her segmented neck grosses me out and it reminds me of the Michelin Man
LOL!! u made me laugh, good post.
CHILD SUPPORT IS NOT THE SAME AS SPOUSAL SUPPORT! GET OVER IT!
Just saw the comment from Russell. This is why I love him!
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40,000 a month? Russell probably wipes his nose w/ that kind of money. Good Lord that's more than some people make in a year supporting 5 kids. I think celebs with that kind of money should keep the details of their divorces quiet.
Isn't ANYONE here curious why she has SOLE custody, and he's only allowed to see them ever 8 WEEKS, supervised?
That just doesn't sound normal to me. Aren't those typical of arrangement where one parent has been accused of abuse or neglect? I find it VERY strange.
Actually it has been explain before. The supervision is actually bodyguards. That when Russel has the kids, he has to have bodyguards at all times. Kimora requires that. I think it's because Russel likes to lay low and don't really have bodyguards around him all the time. But when the kids are with him, he has to have bodyguards around.
Russ explained this a long time ago:
In a letter addressed to critics, Simmons defends his child support ruling and explains the reasons he thinks it's appropriate. He stated the following: -----------------------------------------------------------
Friends of mine have forwarded me gossip online about my custody agreement details with Kimora. The fact is, we’ve had a pretty good partnership at sharing the girls in the past. -----------------------------------
There have been a few bumps in the road, and those bumps have led us to negotiate a minimum amount of time I’m guaranteed to see my kids. That deal is as follows: I have the girls one full week out of every eight, half of the summer, half of all the holidays, a full week at Christmas, and half of Spring Break. ------------------------------------------------------
Like in all good partnerships, contracts are meant to protect the partners but are usually not the only way the partners work together. If I show up in L.A., where she now lives, unannounced, I can call up Kimora and she will most likely send them right over. The same goes for when she comes to New York. -----------------------------------------------
We have always had a school in New York and a school with the same curriculum in L.A., so when the girls are with me in New York, we can spend quality time together. I can get up with them, take them to school and just be together. Kimora consults with me about doctors or schools for the girls, but she’s always had final say in those areas. If we had an argument about a school, guess who’s going to win? --------------------------------
But there are other stipulations in our agreement where we have to make final decisions together. Anything having to do with business decisions pertaining to my kids cannot be done without my consent. I’ve also seen a lot about people reading into the supervised visits stipulation. Kimora travels with a security guard and a nanny. ----------------------------
In the past, she’s gotten really nervous that I never travel with security, so if it makes her more comfortable to have her security and a nanny with us when I’m with my kids, that’s OK with me. Finally, I want to say Kimora is an excellent mother and is doing a great job with them. My kids are studying a couple of foreign languages, they travel around the world, they practice yoga, ballet, swimming, karate and piano, among other things...sometimes I think they do too much, but I trust in Kimora on this because she IS a good mother. -------------------------------------
Regarding the money, my kids live a tremendous life. They do have lots of security, nannies, educators, special programs, travel, chefs, on and on. Their mother manages all of those luxuries and I’m happy to provide for that. -----------------------------------------
With great love all things are possible.
Russell Simmons
This lady is as ugly inside as she is outside!!!!!!
Ok, so Russell Simmon's net worth is $325 million dollars. If he only had 1/10th of that in cash, he could still easily afford to pay his kids child support off the interest he gains on his money. The man is rich, he isnt complaining about paying the child support, he is happy to do it. Why don't people just stay out of their business.
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When they make the details public, it's hard to stay out of it. If they didn't 'want' us in it, they wouldn't publish it. I'm just sayin'....
the court records are public. they didnt have their pr team release details of their divorce and child support agreement.
LOL @ all the jealous women on this site! You and your men must be broke!
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She does NOT need the support.
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But their children are entitled to it.
This is CHILD support, not SPOUSAL support. There is a difference. TO the courts, how much she makes is irrelevant.
Guys...get over it its just famous people that we really know nothing about and have nothing in common with. The reason we are into it is because its a fantasy life. Stop making comparisons with an average, middle class person's life to theirs.
Russell is rich, he is not complaining. So are so many people on the site complaining about what he is paying to support his CHILDREN! Plus some people have called Kimora a money hungry bitch. Well, if she was so interested in his money, she would have not left him when they were dating. He tracked her down and pretty much begged her to go back to him. So they were in love, she was not after his money. Plus Russell has said interviews that Kimora helped him build up his company while they were married.
Why on earth would you need $40,000. dollars a month!!!?!!! Who "needs" that kind of money to raise a few children? That is just crazy in my mind. I have five children and I know that having too much money makes your children less aware of how the world really is and how they are to survive later in life. I feel bad for these children.
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