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Former NBA star Matt Barnes wins sole custody of 10-year-old twins from ex-wife Gloria Govan

The 33-year-old Govan will be allowed to visit her children every other Friday until Monday morning. She will also be allowed to eat with her children on Wednesdays
BY RAAVYA BHATTACHARYYA
PUBLISHED NOV 9, 2018

Retired NBA player Matt Barnes has been officially granted sole physical and legal custody of his 10-year-old twin sons. 

After a drawn-out battle with his ex-wife Gloria Govan, including her being arrested for alleged child endangerment, a court hearing on Thursday finally granted the NBA player custody of his children Carter and Isaiah, reports TMZ. Barnes has also obtained a restraining order against his ex-wife for the duration of 18 months, though this order does not prevent her from meeting her children.

 
 
 
 
 
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BDAY Dinner w my guys.. Happy Birthday to the Dopest 10yr olds on the planet 🤘🏽 #DoubleDigits 🤦🏽‍♂️

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