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Posted: Thursday, 16 July 2009 11:29AM
Financial records sought in Bears star's child-support case
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CHICAGO (STNG) -- Chicago attorney is trying to get the play-by-play details of Bears linebacker Lance Briggs' earning and spending habits -- including possible child-support payments to two women -- as a paternity claim by another woman inches forward in Cook County Circuit Court.
In court Wednesday, the attorney for Briggs' ex-girlfriend Brittini Tribbett requested more detailed financial statements from Briggs. Enrico Mirabelli, Tribbett's lawyer, said after the hearing he believes canceled checks and other information might shed light on how much money Briggs is shelling out in child support and related expenses for two other children.
Tribbett is seeking more child support from Briggs for their nearly 2-year-old daughter.
"We're looking for Lance to support Nariana as he would if the child were living with him. We want Nariana to enjoy a lifestyle as any child whose father earns a substantial income might enjoy -- certainly nothing less than he provides for his other children," Mirabelli said.
Mirabelli contends that Briggs has three children, including Nariana, born within a year of one another to three different women. Briggs' attorney declined to comment on his client's family matters.
In March 2008, Briggs signed a $36 million, six-year contract with the Bears.
At issue in this suit is how much child support Briggs should pay to care for the daughter, who lives in an apartment with her mother and great-grandmother in Chicago.
Currently, Briggs pays Tribbett $1,500 weekly in temporary child support.
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