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P.J. Washington to Pay Renner $5,500 Monthly

10/1/2025

Summary

Story summary

P.J. Washington must pay Renner $5,500 monthly and $130,000 for back payments per November 2024 North Carolina order.
Renner filed in California to continue payments; Washington owes no arrears.
Speculation of $200,000 monthly was debunked; Renner says she receives $2,500.
Washington signed a four-year, $90 million contract extension with Dallas Mavericks, and they share a son born in 2021.

History

Historical Context

In 2018, California enacted the Family Code to standardize child support payments based on income, reflecting ongoing debates about fairness in child support, particularly for high-earning athletes. P.J. Washington's $90 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks underscores these financial stakes, as he faces a monthly payment of $5,500 and $130,000 in back payments to Renner, highlighting the complexities of parental responsibilities in professional sports.

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Story summary

P.J. Washington must pay Renner $5,500 monthly and $130,000 for back payments per November 2024 North Carolina order.
Renner filed in California to continue payments; Washington owes no arrears.
Speculation of $200,000 monthly was debunked; Renner says she receives $2,500.
Washington signed a four-year, $90 million contract extension with Dallas Mavericks, and they share a son born in 2021.

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