Tina Knowles the mother of Beyoncé and Solange has taken to social media to express her outrage and disappointment at her exhusband Richard Lawson for asking for spousal support The 67yearold entrepreneur and designer claims that Richard is only seeking financial assistance from her because hes struggling financially
In a lengthy post on Instagram Tina Knowles shared her thoughts on why she couldnt provide the support Richard was seeking She claimed that Richard had abandoned her and their family years ago leaving her to raise their children on her own
Im still trying to process the audacity of my exhusband Richard Lawson asking for spousal support Tina wrote After all these years of abandonment and neglect hes suddenly reaching out because hes struggling financially Its laughable
Tina went on to express her frustration at the fact that Richard had never contributed to their childrens upbringing or provided financial support during their marriage She claimed that he had been living off her wealth and resources for years while she was left to carry the burden of raising their children alone
Ive worked hard to build a life for myself and my children and I wont be taken advantage of by someone who has consistently shown me that they dont care about my wellbeing or our familys wellbeing Tina wrote I deserve better than that I deserve to be treated with respect and kindness and I wont settle for anything less
Tina also took issue with Richards claim that he was struggling financially stating that he had always been known for his lavish spending habits She claimed that he had a history of squandering money on expensive cars jewelry and other luxuries while leaving her and their children to struggle
The controversy surrounding Tina Knowles relationship with her exhusband has sparked a heated debate on social media with many fans and followers coming out in support of the entrepreneur Some praised her for standing up for herself and refusing to be taken advantage of while others criticized her for being too harsh and unforgiving
Despite the backlash Tina Knowles remains firm in her decision not to provide spousal support to Richard Lawson In a followup post she wrote that she was willing to work towards healing and rebuilding their relationship if Richard was willing to acknowledge his past mistakes and make amends
The drama surrounding Tina Knowles relationship with her exhusband has once again raised questions about the complexities of family dynamics and the importance of forgiveness and healing While Tinas decision not to provide spousal support may be seen as harsh by some it is clear that she is prioritizing her own wellbeing and emotional safety above all else
