Maverick Carter , LeBron James’ longtime business partner and childhood friend, asked a court to end his $25,000 monthly child support payments to his ex, Crystal Streets, during a September 15 hearing. The dispute centers on their 18 year old daughter, who attends boarding school full time. According to court documents, Maverick Carter says he covers the student’s tuition and other expenses directly, leaving him to argue that monthly support should drop to zero. Maverick Carter also claims Crystal Streets has limited meaningful custody time because their daughter lives at school, and he contends the court’s custody authority changed after she turned 18 in July. Why Is the Support Fight Getting Bigger? Crystal Streets disagrees and says Maverick Carter, whose net worth she places above $100 million, should continue paying support until their daughter graduates. Streets is asking for $35,000 per month, claiming the pair agreed to that amount in 2024 but never finalized the deal after California wildfires disrupted the process. Streets also says she remains actively involved by providing emotional support, arranging travel, and handling her daughter’s needs while she is at boarding school. Court filings reportedly include a December 28, 2025 email attributed to Maverick Carter that criticized his ex, while the court has suspended his payments for three months as it considers the arguments. No final ruling has been issued.