Anthony Edwards Faces Dual Paternity Lawsuits from Ex-Partners

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – NBA star Anthony Edwards is entangled in two legal battles regarding paternity and child support, as lawsuits have been filed by both Alexandria Descroches and Ayesha Howard, former partners of the Minnesota Timberwolves guard.

On March 13, Descroches filed a lawsuit in New York, claiming Edwards is the biological father of their son, who was born in October 2023. The lawsuit seeks custody and child support, stating that Edwards has not been present in their child’s life despite an open-door policy for visitation.

In her filings, Descroches emphasized her independent efforts to raise their son while asserting that the child was conceived in Minnesota in February 2023. She is requesting the court to rule that Edwards is legally recognized as the father, and she seeks financial support for childcare and medical expenses.

Just a week later, on March 21, Edwards filed a countersuit in Georgia, contending that the child was conceived and born there, asserting that all interactions occurred within the state. Edwards has stated that he only aims to clarify paternity and is not seeking custody or visitation.

“The child cannot be considered a resident of Georgia, as he has not lived here for six months,” Descroches’ attorney, Al Hedayati, argued, suggesting that New York is the appropriate jurisdiction given their current residence.

In addition to the lawsuit filed by Descroches, Edwards is dealing with another legal matter involving his ex-partner Ayesha Howard, the mother of his daughter, Aubri Summers Howard, born in October 2024. A separate paternity dispute and child support negotiations are ongoing with Howard.

Howard has been granted temporary custody of Aubri, and she, too, has raised issues regarding Edwards’ involvement in their child’s life. In his filings, Edwards has requested confirmation of paternity through DNA testing and has sought not to disrupt his existing professional obligations.

This series of legal actions highlights the complex realities of modern paternity cases, where financial support and parental responsibilities are frequently intertwined with questions of jurisdiction and residency.

As both cases progress, the outcomes may significantly impact Edwards’ responsibilities as a father and his ongoing relationships with his children.