Anthony Edwards’ Multi-State Paternity Battle Intensifies: The Fight Over Where It Happened and Child Support.
NBA star Anthony Edwards finds himself in the middle of a tangled legal battle involving multiple women and children, with a new twist emerging in the ongoing fight over paternity and child support. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard is currently embroiled in court disputes with two women — Ally D. and Ayesha Howard — over the parentage and support of their children. What has recently surfaced, however, is a heated argument over which state’s courts have jurisdiction, hinging on a very specific detail: where exactly Edwards and Ally D. conceived their son.
The State Dispute: Georgia or New York?
Court documents reveal that Edwards and Ally D. (real name Alexandria Descroches) are at odds over where their son was conceived. Ally initially filed a petition in New York to establish paternity and request child support, claiming that she and the child have been residents of New York since early 2024. In response, Edwards countersued in Georgia, insisting that the child was conceived and born there, and therefore Georgia should hear the case.
Edwards’ legal team argues that throughout Ally’s pregnancy, she resided in Georgia and received prenatal care there. He also points to their interactions mostly occurring in Georgia and Minnesota and notes that Ally moved to New York only months after giving birth. Ally, meanwhile, contends that their relationship involved travel across various states and that conception likely happened during trips to Minnesota.
The back-and-forth over venue is about more than geography — it’s a tactical battle for which court will handle the case, with each side hoping for a favorable outcome.
Ally’s Accusations and Edwards’ Response
Ally has publicly accused Edwards of being an absentee father who has not met their son despite her efforts to facilitate visitation. Her attorney says she maintains an open-door policy, but the NBA star has not pursued custody or visitation, focusing only on establishing paternity and child support.
Edwards’ camp, meanwhile, accuses Ally of misrepresenting facts and insists the legal fight is strictly about child support obligations, not custody battles.
Parallel Legal Drama: The Ayesha Howard Case
Edwards is also embroiled in a separate but related dispute with ex-partner Ayesha Howard, mother of his daughter Aubri Summer Howard, born in October 2023. That case has its own venue issues, with Howard pushing for the California courts to hear the matter, while Edwards prefers Georgia.
Additionally, Howard has submitted alleged texts suggesting Edwards urged her to get an abortion, and claims he took off his condom during sex without her consent. Edwards has requested DNA testing and clarified that he is not seeking custody or visitation, only child support.
Edwards’ Growing Family and Public Scrutiny
Adding to the public intrigue is Edwards’ expanding family. He and longtime girlfriend Shannon Jackson welcomed a daughter, Aislynn, in March 2025. Meanwhile, influencer Daja gave birth to Edwards’ daughter Aris in late 2023, though neither party has publicly addressed the relationship. Ally D. claims their son was born just a month before Aislynn’s arrival, making at least three children linked to Edwards in recent years.
What’s Next?
The courts have yet to make final rulings on venue or child support. Meanwhile, Edwards continues to juggle his NBA career with intense legal battles unfolding in multiple states. Both Ally D. and Ayesha Howard remain vocal about their experiences and the challenges of co-parenting with a high-profile athlete.
