'So Khloe can take care of him': Internet disappointed as Tristan Thompson becomes legal guardian of brother Amari
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian's ex, has officially become the legal guardian of his disabled brother Amari Thompson, and many are shocked. Tristan was granted interim legal guardianship of Amari in September 2023, eight months after their mother, Andrea Thompson, died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 53.
In a decisive ruling on February 26, a judge has granted permanent approval for the implementation of Tristan's petition, as reported by TMZ. Earlier this month, Tristan had submitted a petition seeking sole legal guardianship and conservatorship for Amari, claiming challenges in locating Amari's father, Trevor Douglas Thompson, according to documents acquired by Entertainment Tonight.
In 2014, Trevor Douglas Thompson was compelled to pay child support after Andrea took exclusive legal custody of Amari. The legal documents state, "Since then, Trevor Douglas Thompson has effectively abandoned the proposed ward; he failed to pay any child support despite the court order and has not been in contact with the proposed ward or Andrea Marie Brooks since July 2014. He has done nothing to support or raise the proposed ward since then, and has relinquished all rights to have any say in the proposed ward’s care."
It continued, "I have not had any contact with him since his separation from our late mother in 2014, and contact was minimal prior to that date. My only contact with Trevor Thompson in the past nine years was a brief interaction when he appeared at my mother's funeral. I have no knowledge of his current or recent whereabouts."
Despite Tristan's efforts to locate his father with the assistance of legal specialists, no information regarding Trevor's present location or crucial details emerged. Now, Tristan seeks to become his brother's legal guardian to oversee both finances and healthcare.
As Tristan celebrates the win, the internet can't help but think about who Amari's real guardian will be. And one name that does make the top of the pile, "You mean….Khlo……..e."
On Instagram, fans ask, "How when he doesn’t even take care of his own kids." "That is disturbing. He doesn’t even take care of his own children," wrote another.
A fourth user felt, "I guess Khloe has a full-time caregiver job now." One user complained, "This is all for clout. Do you really think he wants to take care of his disabled brother when he doesn’t even want to take care of his own kids it’s all bullshit."
Some rolled eyes at the judgement, "So khloe can take care of him." Another added, "Courts should’ve looked into how he cares for his kids first ….pathetic loser #WorstFatherEver."
What condition does Amari Thompson have?
Amari, a Canadian citizen residing in California, faces the challenges of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy necessitating constant care and confining him to a wheelchair. Following Andrea's passing, Tristan and Amari found support in Khloe's residence. In addition to emotional assistance, Amari is set to receive $103,475 due to his mother's death, and as the legal guardian, Tristan has the responsibility to safeguard Amari's assets, as previously highlighted by TMZ.
Where does Amari Thompson live now?
The season three finale of 'The Kardashians' revealed a surprising twist as Tristan, Khloe's ex, along with Kim Kardashian, and Kris Jenner, traveled to Toronto aboard Kim's private aircraft. Despite moving in with Khloe, she emphatically denied any romantic reunion with Tristan. Amari, previously under the care of his late mother Andrea, found himself under Tristan's guardianship after Andrea's passing in January. This transition led to their relocation to Los Angeles, where Tristan resides.
In an unexpected turn of events, Tristan and Amari's move to Khloe's residence occurred due to a weather-related incident involving repairs on Tristan's adjacent house. The incident, documented in the show, added a unique dimension to the dynamics between Tristan, Khloe, and Amari.
How many children does Tristan Thompson have?
Tristan and Khloe, who are not presently together, have two children: daughter True and son Tatum.
What began as a lighthearted and PDA-filled affair quickly devolved into breakups and infidelity scandals, most of which were documented on 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' and Hulu's sequel 'The Kardashians'.