Key Points
- Shayla Gibson turned 18 and chose her father. That move ends her mother’s monthly child support payments.
- She has lived mostly apart since a long court fight. Court papers show the change is now official.
- Tyrese Gibson welcomed the decision and posted about it. Many fans praised Tyrese while others urged privacy.
Shayla Gibson turned 18 and chose to live with her father, Tyrese. The move ends the formal child support arrangement and changes custody plans.
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Why she chose her father
Shayla has spent years moving between homes during a public custody dispute. Now that she is an adult, her choice decides where she lives.
Court filings note she reached adulthood this month and filed formal preference papers. Those filings move control over daily care from the courts to her.
Tyrese publicly posted a smiling photo with his daughter after her decision. His social posts thanked fans and asked for privacy while things settle.
Shayla’s mother has not made a full public statement since the move. Legal teams will update custody records to reflect the change soon.
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The wider public may remember earlier court fights over support and custody in past years. Those earlier steps set the legal backdrop for Shayla’s current choice.
Reports from court hearings in prior years noted raised child support figures and contested orders. The case history helps explain why this move gained wide attention now.
Shayla is legally an adult and can make her own care and residence choices. Her decision is simple on paper but carries personal meaning for the family.
Friends and family offered cautious messages online and urged respect for Shayla’s privacy. Many fans wrote in with support and wishes for the young woman.
For Shayla, the choice reflects a move to shape her own life and care. Her decision ends a long chapter and begins a new family routine
