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Akon Seeks Joint Custody, Opposes Spousal Support in Divorce Response

The move sharpens a court dispute after Tomeka Thiam’s September petition sought sole custody plus spousal support.

Overview

  • According to court documents reported Monday, Akon filed a response requesting joint legal and physical custody of his 17-year-old daughter, Journey.
  • He also asked the court not to award spousal support to his estranged wife, Tomeka Thiam.
  • Thiam’s September filing sought sole legal custody and primary physical custody, with visitation for Akon, along with spousal support.
  • The couple married in 1996, and Thiam filed for divorce four days before what would have been their 29th wedding anniversary.
  • Akon has publicly endorsed polygamy and said he has nine children, while daughter Amirror previously alleged he has multiple wives living in different locations.