Brittany Renner is back and no, not with thirst traps on Instagram. This time, she’s asking the court to increase her baby daddy, PJ Washington’s child support payments from $5k a month to a jaw-dropping $35k. Because clearly, he’s just signed a $90 million contract extension with the Mavericks.
According to Renner, she cannot take care of their child with a monthly child support payment of $5k since it’s expensive living in California and wants more.
PJ Washington already pays $5k monthly, which is more than most people make in a month before taxes. But for Brittany, that’s pocket change.
Brittany Renner‘s request, submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court on September 29, 2025, claims that the current monthly payment of $5,500 isn’t enough anymore because she’s moved to California and Washington’s financial situation has gotten better.
In the papers, which were exclusively acquired by TMZ, Renner addressed the court, “I cannot afford the high cost of living given the current child support orders.” She further explained, “I am struggling to make ends meet,” stressing the full financial responsibility she now shoulders for their son’s daily needs.
Brittany Renner explained her shift from North Carolina to West Hills, California, mentioning in her filing that the move was crucial for better opportunities but has put a strain on her finances. She asked the court to require Washington to pay “at least $35,000” each month, a sum she called necessary to align the child’s needs with his father’s financial capabilities.
Furthermore, Renner requested $50,000 to pay for her attorney fees associated with the modification, claiming it would create a fairer situation in the legal proceedings.
A key point in Renner’s filing is the clear difference between her humble situation and the wealthy lifestyle in Washington, which she claims puts their son at a disadvantage. She mentioned in court, “I cannot provide [our son] a life anywhere similar to that of his father,” using Washington’s family social media posts as proof.
Renner described her own setup plainly, “In contrast, I live in a humble Airbnb rental in West Hills and shop for [our son’s] clothes at Target.” By comparison, she noted that Washington and his current wife “have multiple luxury vehicles, constantly post their designer shopping clothes, and boast about luxury vacations.” She added, “They also constantly post their children wearing designer clothing,” underscoring how this disparity affects their shared child’s sense of equity.
Sarcasm aside, child support is important but asking for $35K? That’s not co-parenting, that’s the luxury tax.
Grab your popcorn, folks. Courtroom drama meets influencer hustle in this episode of Real Housewives of Family Court. We are keeping eyes on this legal drama to see how it will turn out.
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