Lauryn Goodman accused of 'insatiable greed' after Kyle Walker court battle
Lauryn Goodman is being criticized for being excessively greedy following a legal dispute with English soccer player Kyle Walker regarding financial support for their child.
Mr Walker, aged 34, went to court at the Central Family Court in London at the beginning of this month to argue with Ms Goodman about how much money he should give to help take care of their one-year-old daughter, Kinara.
In the blog, it was mentioned that Ms Goodman, who is 33 years old, requested the court to mandate Mr Walker to provide £14,750 per month as child support for their two children. She also asked for additional funds to cover expenses like car payments, furniture, property maintenance, and nursery fees.
Lauryn Goodman attended a movie premiere in London in 2018.
Judge Edward Hess rejected a large portion of her requests, stating that Ms. Goodman was deemed as "untrustworthy" and frequently inflated her financial requirements.
After the decision was made, a representative for the defender from Manchester City stated that there was never a need for legal action.
They stated that the ruling clearly highlights Lauryn Goodman's insatiable desire for money and her relentless pursuit of wealth.
The judge clearly stated that she took advantage of Kyle's generosity and continuously threatened him to get what she desired.
She then planned a publicity campaign that invaded the privacy of Kyle, Annie, and their young family in a disrespectful and unjust way.
During every court case, the judge consistently commended Kyle for taking a fair and generous approach. These legal processes were completely avoidable.
Kyle's proposal should have been agreed to several months ago, which would have prevented the unnecessary stress that everyone is now experiencing.
After this decision and the revelations it brings to light, my client and his family are requesting that the media respects their privacy as they move forward.
In a message, Ms Goodman expressed her gratitude to the judge for taking into account her children's well-being when making his decision.
"It has been challenging and anxiety-inducing events that I had wished to avoid. My main focus has always been the well-being of the children and ensuring their future stability."
I am a committed mother raising my children on my own. Even though my kids may not have the same opportunities as their half-siblings, I have always done my best for them and will continue to do so no matter the circumstances.
I want to express my gratitude to my lawyers and the judge for securing my children's future. Now that the custody arrangement is settled, I can concentrate on creating a stable foundation for my children as they grow up. I am committed to ensuring they have a strong future, even when they eventually go back to their father's care.
Above all, I am excited to spend quality time with my kids and for the three of us to continue living our lives together.
The two-day meeting started on July 16, just one day after Mr. Walker came back from Germany following England's loss to Spain in the European Championship final.
In my opinion, the mother was unreliable and often said things she thought would benefit her situation instead of being truthful. She did not carefully evaluate what she truly needed and frequently overemphasized her need to spend money.
The media was not allowed to cover the case during the trial, but Judge Hess decided that the ban should be lifted on Tuesday.
In court, it was stated that Ms Goodman filed a lawsuit shortly after Kinara was born. She requested financial assistance from Mr Walker for various expenses, such as maintaining a hydro-pool, hiring a gardener at £28 per hour, purchasing a car valued at £70,000 every three years, and installing air conditioning costing approximately £33,000.
She explained that she needed the money to ensure her children's future and did not want Kinara and Kairo to feel like they were any less important than Mr Walker's other children.
She explained why an artificial turf pitch costing £31,200 was necessary by saying that Kinara managed to kick a ball while crawling, suggesting she might become a future England football player. She also noted that she believes the Lionesses are superior to the Lions.
However, the judge rejected the request, saying it was not based on enough evidence. She also denied the claim for air conditioning, suggesting that the person could simply use a cheap electric fan instead.
Mr. Walker, who is also married to Annie Kilner Walker and has four sons, disagreed with some of Ms. Goodman's statements. He stated in court that he should not be considered an unlimited source of money, even though he earns between £3 million and £5 million annually.
Although he agreed to some of the requests, Mr. Walker's attorneys alleged that Ms. Goodman was trying to use the situation to extract money for her own gain.
In the judge's decision, Judge Hess stated that Mr Walker behaved respectfully and generously, and he did not agree with many of Ms Goodman's allegations.
He expressed that Mr. Walker was clearly feeling embarrassed and sorry about the tough situation he put several people, including his children, in. He admitted regretting his choice to keep his paternity of Kinara hidden.
"But in my opinion, he has shown grace and kindness, and, after the truth was revealed, he has been truthful in dealing with the financial and personal effects of the situation."
On the other hand, I believe the mother was not trustworthy. She would frequently say things that she thought would benefit her, even if they weren't entirely true. She did not carefully evaluate what she truly needed and tended to overstate her financial requirements.
The judge mentioned that Walker had already given over £430,000 in addition to monthly payments to Ms. Goodman for Kinara and alterations to her £2.4 million Sussex home, which he bought as well.
The soccer player also agreed to cover nearly all of Ms. Goodman's legal costs totaling £259,298 from the dispute, in addition to his own fees of £171,440.
Mr Walker was told to give £12,500 every month to support the children. This amount was agreed upon by both parties before the hearing. In addition, he was also required to pay £5,000 for furniture, which was much less than the £20,000 that Ms Goodman had originally asked for.
Additionally, Mr. Walker was directed to provide £30,000 for a vehicle that will be used by a nanny, as well as cover any other associated costs.
Ms Goodman had already revealed in public that Mr Walker was the father of her second child, and she also sent a message to Mrs Walker in December saying: "Hi, it's Lauryn. I just wanted to let you know that Kyle is the father of our daughter."
According to the judge, Mr. Walker gave money to Ms. Goodman to keep quiet about her second pregnancy. The judge believed that being truthful would have been a better choice.
The judge also mentioned that it was not the court's job to pass moral judgement or penalize anyone for their human weaknesses or lack of wisdom.
However, he determined that the message Ms. Goodman sent to Mrs. Walker was meant to create and did create distress.
He stated that he did not believe Ms Goodman's excuse for sending the text in order to improve their working relationship, and later accused her of intending to ruin the father's marriage.
