OT: Leinart a deadbeat dad?

[Syracusecards]

People Magazine has an article on this also

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20047902,00.html

 

[1usctrojan]

Yet another article

This was posted on WeAreSC.com


http://www.tmz.com/2007/07/24/baby-m...cket/#comments

This is really getting ugly.....right before football season. Remember Whiz making a comment about Matt being focused even though he had alot of things going on in his life??
Maybe his teammates and coaches already knew what was going on.

Baby Mama Forcing QB Out of the Pocket?

Posted Jul 24th 2007 6:10PM by TMZ Staff
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
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He's taken on some of the biggest, baddest men on the planet, but it's his baby mama who's hitting football stud Matt Leinart where it hurts the most -- his wallet!

TMZ has learned that the NFL pretty boy is locked in a raging legal fight with his ex-girlfriend, Brynn Cameron, over the couple's 9-month-old son Cole. According to sources close to the case, Brynn wants Matt to hand over more than $30,000 per month! That's a ton of jack for a 21-year-old living with her parents! According to sources close to the case, Leinart's pissed -- having already bought her a car, as well as voluntarily giving her around six grand a month. Leinart signed a six-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals in 2006 -- reportedly worth around $51 million.We're told Leinart's also waging a "gung-ho" battle for custody, and recently filed a petition to establish paternity. Sources tell TMZ that the former USC star already "comes back to L.A. once a week, every week, to see the baby," but he wants a schedule where he can see the kid in Arizona as well. Unlike most pro athlete dads who have kids out of wedlock, we're told Matt is an engaged father who wants to be in his son's life.

But Cameron claims she's doing all the hard work when it comes to parenting, telling the Ventura County Star that Leinart "comes and goes whenever he wants ... he likes that Hollywood stuff and I don't like that."

The two are scheduled to hammer it out in court on August 13. Attempts to contact Cameron were unsuccessful.

 

[Redheart]

My girlfriend says he is getting a deal; less than 10% of his gross.

She says that ought to remind him to "wrap that rascal".

 

[RugbyMuffin]

That would be 6.5 million spread out over 18 years. Call me crazy, but that might be fair considering what he makes. If Cole gets the scratch, he should buy a house while it's a buyer's market.

The question is, how much of that money is going towards the kid?

Already getting $6,000.00 a month, which is $72,000.00 a year for those scoring at home.

What on earth could a baby need at $30,000.00 a month ?

"Now I ain't sayin' she's a gold digger, but she ain't hangin' with no broke *****"

And of course the parents are in on this. They are probably still angry that there daughter couldn't close the deal on their payday.....I mean marriage.

Cause $30,000.00 split four ways is 7,500 a month. If Bryn comes through with her "accusation" then her, Cole, and the two parents get $90,000 a year for 18 years. A grand total of $1,625,000.00 each.

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The tongue in cheek (that's how this all started in the first place) aside.

It seems Matt has tried to be as fair as he can be, has tried to make this work, and be a positive situation. But that is not gonna happen. This is going to get ugly, and it will turn into a money issue which is sick. There is a kid involved with all this. That should be the focus.
To say "my baby needs $30,000 a month" is ridiculous, and sick. Using your kid as bargin bait is just plain sick.


My sister (raising twins currently) caught wind of this story and WENT OFF! BIG TIME. When she read "I spend 99% of my time with my kids....whine, whine, whine." She starting yelling about "Well, welcome to motherhood sweat heart, and nobody is giving me $30,000 a month for diapers", "I wish I could afford a nanny, etc., etc., etc., etc." This went on for about 20 minutes but you get me drift. And I didn't have the courage to mention that she already had gotten a car, $6,000 a month, and other things.

And my sister is right, IMO. This lady had unprotected sex with a guy she knew was not going to marry her. Then kept the kid. She knew what she was getting into.

 

[red desert]

Enough of this jibberish. Someone post a picture of the hottie. By hottie I of course mean Cameron.

 

[Toro]

Writing a check does not justify that he is doing his part. I can't believe that so many of you think it makes him a good dad.

Matt needs to grow up quickly. He is the face of the Cardinals and has the opportunity to replace Vick as a face of the NFL. There is nothing wrong with lovin' the ladies but do it at home behind closed doors. The stories of him/Spears, him/any hot girl on a whim, etc will hurt him.

He needs to become less Hollywood and start acting like an grown up parent. Just my two cents.

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

And you have inside information of what Leinart does and how much time he spends with his kid? Didn't think so.

Tom Brady, Brian Urlacher, Derek Jeter, Tony Parker, etc. all regularly nail celebrity skanks, that doesn't stop them from being among their best at their profession and consummate winners. Funny how all this supposed philandering (being spotted once with Britney four months ago!!! The horror!!!) hasn't prevented Leinart from being one of the most present faces around Cardinal HQ and from being respected and well-liked by his teammates and coaches. 90% of pro athletes are doing the same thing Leinart does, the difference is nobody cares who Daryl Blackstock or Duece Lutui is tagging on the weekends.

 

[football karma]

And you have inside information of what Leinart does and how much time he spends with his kid? Didn't think so.

Tom Brady, Brian Urlacher, Derek Jeter, Tony Parker, etc. all regularly nail celebrity skanks, that doesn't stop them from being among their best at their profession and consummate winners. Funny how all this supposed philandering (being spotted once with Britney four months ago!!! The horror!!!) hasn't prevented Leinart from being one of the most present faces around Cardinal HQ and from being respected and well-liked by his teammates and coaches. 90% of pro athletes are doing the same thing Leinart does, the difference is nobody cares who Daryl Blackstock or Duece Lutui is tagging on the weekends.

Duece is a happily married Mormon boy -- pretty sure its only the wife for him

 

[Toro]

And you have inside information of what Leinart does and how much time he spends with his kid? Didn't think so.

Tom Brady, Brian Urlacher, Derek Jeter, Tony Parker, etc. all regularly nail celebrity skanks, that doesn't stop them from being among their best at their profession and consummate winners. Funny how all this supposed philandering (being spotted once with Britney four months ago!!! The horror!!!) hasn't prevented Leinart from being one of the most present faces around Cardinal HQ and from being respected and well-liked by his teammates and coaches. 90% of pro athletes are doing the same thing Leinart does, the difference is nobody cares who Daryl Blackstock or Duece Lutui is tagging on the weekends.

It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out that he doesn't spend much time with the kid. He has chosen the party scene over the parent scene.

I can't say I wouldn't do the same thing if I was 23 with good looks, and a $50M contract. The daily temptation would be hard. IMO, he lived the life as a player the last 6 years...it's time to grow up.

 

[Linderbee]

My sister (raising twins currently) caught wind of this story and WENT OFF! BIG TIME. When she read "I spend 99% of my time with my kids....whine, whine, whine." She starting yelling about "Well, welcome to motherhood sweat heart, and nobody is giving me $30,000 a month for diapers", "I wish I could afford a nanny, etc., etc., etc., etc." This went on for about 20 minutes but you get me drift. And I didn't have the courage to mention that she already had gotten a car, $6,000 a month, and other things.

And my sister is right, IMO. This lady had unprotected sex with a guy she knew was not going to marry her. Then kept the kid. She knew what she was getting into.

This kind of thinking intrigues me...would your sister be singing the same tune if her twins' father was a multi-millionaire? My point is, if MATT is living in the lap of luxury, shouldn't his child be also? It just happens that the mother that is raising the child has full custody, so by default, that extends to her, too. If Matt gets to have a huge house & all the comforts, shouldn't his child get to be raised in a huge house with all the comforts? Where does it say that the child should have enough money to 'get by', but his dad should be able to buy whatever he wants?

Most of you on here that know me know that I'm not materialistic--I've raised 3 kids with only one income (mine) for most of their lives. There's much more to happiness than financial gain (although it does make life easier, and I do hope to know what it's like to have a savings account someday), but I always find it odd that people think, "oh, she's getting PLENTY" when the father has SO much more. She should have plenty--and then some--if he's made the decision to leave the burden of raising his child almost entirely on her shoulders. And before any of you jump down my throat, I do NOT view raising kids as a burden--there are burdensome aspects to it, though.

 

[joeshmo]

It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out that he doesn't spend much time with the kid. He has chosen the party scene over the parent scene.

Apparently it doesnt take a brian surgeon but it does take some reading skills.

From an article already posted who doesnt think twice about bashing celebritites when ever they get a chance to by the way.

"Sources tell TMZ that the former USC star already "comes back to L.A. once a week, every week, to see the baby," but he wants a schedule where he can see the kid in Arizona as well. Unlike most pro athlete dads who have kids out of wedlock, we're told Matt is an engaged father who wants to be in his son's life."

That is more then any other out of state father would be able to do that has a full time job. That and he is petitioning for an actual schedule from the family courts to get more time and to be able to have his son stay with him on a regular basis here in Arizona. He is trying to spend even more time with his son.

 

[BigRedRage]

Writing a check does not justify that he is doing his part. I can't believe that so many of you think it makes him a good dad.

Matt needs to grow up quickly. He is the face of the Cardinals and has the opportunity to replace Vick as a face of the NFL. There is nothing wrong with lovin' the ladies but do it at home behind closed doors. The stories of him/Spears, him/any hot girl on a whim, etc will hurt him.

He needs to become less Hollywood and start acting like an grown up parent. Just my two cents.

noone is saying all he does is write checks but her, everything else I read says he is in the relationship. But either way, at least he DOES write the checks.

 

[BigRedRage]

It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out that he doesn't spend much time with the kid. He has chosen the party scene over the parent scene.

I can't say I wouldn't do the same thing if I was 23 with good looks, and a $50M contract. The daily temptation would be hard. IMO, he lived the life as a player the last 6 years...it's time to grow up.

the articles say he cannot bring his son to Arizona, what is he supposed to do? Never party again because he has a kid? I have 3 kids and I still go party once a month, all work and no play makes BRR a psycho.

 

[BigRedRage]

This kind of thinking intrigues me...would your sister be singing the same tune if her twins' father was a multi-millionaire? My point is, if MATT is living in the lap of luxury, shouldn't his child be also? It just happens that the mother that is raising the child has full custody, so by default, that extends to her, too. If Matt gets to have a huge house & all the comforts, shouldn't his child get to be raised in a huge house with all the comforts? Where does it say that the child should have enough money to 'get by', but his dad should be able to buy whatever he wants?

Most of you on here that know me know that I'm not materialistic--I've raised 3 kids with only one income (mine) for most of their lives. There's much more to happiness than financial gain (although it does make life easier, and I do hope to know what it's like to have a savings account someday), but I always find it odd that people think, "oh, she's getting PLENTY" when the father has SO much more. She should have plenty--and then some--if he's made the decision to leave the burden of raising his child almost entirely on her shoulders. And before any of you jump down my throat, I do NOT view raising kids as a burden--there are burdensome aspects to it, though.

6k a month and a free car is a TON of jack. I raised my kids on my own too and if I had 6k a month I wouldnt even have to work

 

[Linderbee]

6k a month and a free car is a TON of jack. I raised my kids on my own too and if I had 6k a month I wouldnt even have to work

It IS a ton of jack to you & me. It's NOT a ton of jack to a multi-millionaire.

 

[joeshmo]

This kind of thinking intrigues me...would your sister be singing the same tune if her twins' father was a multi-millionaire? My point is, if MATT is living in the lap of luxury, shouldn't his child be also? It just happens that the mother that is raising the child has full custody, so by default, that extends to her, too. If Matt gets to have a huge house & all the comforts, shouldn't his child get to be raised in a huge house with all the comforts? Where does it say that the child should have enough money to 'get by', but his dad should be able to buy whatever he wants?

Most of you on here that know me know that I'm not materialistic--I've raised 3 kids with only one income (mine) for most of their lives. There's much more to happiness than financial gain (although it does make life easier, and I do hope to know what it's like to have a savings account someday), but I always find it odd that people think, "oh, she's getting PLENTY" when the father has SO much more. She should have plenty--and then some--if he's made the decision to leave the burden of raising his child almost entirely on her shoulders. And before any of you jump down my throat, I do NOT view raising kids as a burden--there are burdensome aspects to it, though.

I can agree with that. The child should be living the same life as the father can afford for himself. And if the child is mostly in the mothers care then its going to naturally flow to the mother as well. Doesnt make her greedy.

I dont think Matt will even fight the 30K extra, becuase if he is going to family court to get more time with his son then he already knows that in that same process the courts are going to make him pay more anyways, probably more then the 30K she is even asking for, expecially in a Cali family court. I am sure his lawyers have already convayed that to him.

 

[BigRedRage]

It IS a ton of jack to you & me. It's NOT a ton of jack to a multi-millionaire.

it is a ton of jack to a 9 month old kid.

6k is enough to take care of children LUXURIOUSLY I dont care who you are.

 

[BigRedRage]

Matt Leinart: I've Gone to 'Great Lengths' to See Son

TUESDAY JULY 24, 2007 07:00 PM EDT
By Mike Fleeman

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Matt Leinart tells PEOPLE he's sought to spend more time with his 9-month-old son by ex-girlfriend Brynn Cameron, even seeking the help of the courts.

"I love Cole more than anything or anyone," the Arizona Cardinals quarterback said in an exclusive statement. "I also really care about his mom and would never say anything disparaging about her. I want to help him experience life's lessons that were taught to me by my mom and dad."

Cameron has criticized Leinart's parenting. She told the Ventura County Star that she often reads that Leinart says he loves being a dad, but that she in fact spends "99.9 pecent of the time" with Cole and that "it's been hard when I'm doing all the work, but he gets all the credit."

But Leinart says that is not the entire story.

"Regardless of the allegations made, I have gone to great lengths to increase my custodial time with Cole," he says. "This includes seeking intervention from the family law court."

He did not elaborate on the court activity.

"I don't know if Cole's mother is motivated by anger or by financial gain," he adds, "but it is my sincere hope that one day we will be able to effectively co-parent our son who we both love very much."

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[ajcardfan]

I can agree with that. The child should be living the same life as the father can afford for himself. And if the child is mostly in the mothers care then its going to naturally flow to the mother as well. Doesnt make her greedy.

I dont think Matt will even fight the 30K extra, becuase if he is going to family court to get more time with his son then he already knows that in that same process the courts are going to make him pay more anyways, probably more then the 30K she is even asking for, expecially in a Cali family court. I am sure his lawyers have already convayed that to him.

BINGO!

I actually think the 30k is reasonable based on Leinart's wealth. Remember, no one has even accounted for his endorsement money in this thread. I also think Leinart should get more time with his son here. It would help his cause if he didn't do stuff like makeout with Brittney Spears or Paris Hilton anymore.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

6k a month and a free car is a TON of jack. I raised my kids on my own too and if I had 6k a month I wouldnt even have to work

The point I believe my sis was trying to make.

And I agree. I can not phathom that $72,000.00 a month is not enough money, and to then say more is needed.

Brynn Cameron is NOT entitled to the life and luxiary that Matt Leinart is. The were never married. They had a child together, and the CHILD sure as heck is going to have the life and luxiary that his father lives.

You also must remember that it is not like Ms. Cameron is paying for all the kid's things, and what not. She is getting 6k a month on top of what Matt pays out acting as the child's father, and on top of what Ms. Cameron makes at her job......if she even has one.

I think his is a case of a bunch of poor people not being able to understand how $72,000.00 a year is "not enough" when we don't see that much in 2 years time.

 

[ajcardfan]

Enough of this jibberish. Someone post a picture of the hottie. By hottie I of course mean Cameron.

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[TruColor]

the articles say he cannot bring his son to Arizona, what is he supposed to do? Never party again because he has a kid? I have 3 kids and I still go party once a month, all work and no play makes BRR a psycho.

Shoot...I don't have ANY kids, I work all the time, and I'M fine...

(except for the fact that these voices in my head won't shut UP)

 

[RugbyMuffin]

BINGO!

I actually think the 30k is reasonable based on Leinart's wealth. Remember, no one has even accounted for his endorsement money in this thread. I also think Leinart should get more time with his son here. It would help his cause if he didn't do stuff like makeout with Brittney Spears or Paris Hilton anymore.

Why?

The guy is not even 25 years old. Let him do what he wants. Joe Namath is f'n 40 something and is still swingin'.

But I do agree that if Matt Leinart is going to pay 30k a month he should be allow more time with his child.

I still think this kid is being used as a bartering chip for the Cameron family to "Get Paid"

..........that being said. If I were to put myself under the microscope in the same situation I will probably do the same and look for a pay out as well .......how awful is that! Oh well, at least I would have 30k a month, I could move out to Arizona and spend 4k for each tailgating party.

 

[joeshmo]

Brynn Cameron is NOT entitled to the life and luxiary that Matt Leinart is. They had a child together, and the CHILD sure as heck is going to have the life and luxiary that his father lives.

I see where you are coming from but,

She is currently the sole custodian of the child. So wouldnt it bare to reason that if the child should and is living the same luxury as his father wouldnt that role over to the mother as well by default since she is living with and raising the child full time? You going to have the kid live in a mansion and have the mother live in the gardening shack out back? Over the top example but you get the point.

 

[ajcardfan]

I still think this kid is being used as a bartering chip for the Cameron family to "Get Paid"

Dude, the Camerons live in Newbury Park, CA. It's one of the wealthiest areas in all of California. The median price on homes pushes a million.

Put in THAT context, it's why 30k doesn't seem too excessive, and 6k seems a bit low. It's not like it's a trailer home family trying to move up. If that was the case, you'd see someone trying to get a lot more than 30k.