Cam Newton is seeking primary custody of his four children with ex-girlfriend Kia Proctor, accusing her of preventing him from seeing them and raising concerns about alleged substance abuse.
According to newly filed court documents obtained by TMZ, the former NFL quarterback claims Proctor has repeatedly interfered with his relationship with their children.
The former couple has four children: Chosen (born 2015), Sovereign-Dior (born 2017), Camidas (born 2018), and Cashmere (born 2019).
Newton alleges Proctor has denied him access to the children “for days at a time,” despite their existing joint custody arrangement. He also claims she has failed to take the children to scheduled activities and has repeatedly brought them to school late.
In the filing, Newton additionally raises allegations of substance abuse involving Proctor, claiming incidents have occurred around their children.
The retired football star also accuses his ex of refusing to encourage relationships between their children and their half-siblings.
Newton is now asking a judge to grant him primary custody, which would significantly change their current parenting arrangement.
The former couple presently shares joint custody, with Newton reportedly paying approximately $7,500 per month in child support.