Hunter Biden Faces Arrest Threat in Child Support Battle Over Daughter Navy Joan
The legal battle between Hunter Biden and the mother of his young daughter has escalated dramatically. New court documents reveal a direct push for his arrest.
Motion Seeks Incarceration for Contempt
Lunden Roberts, the 34-year-old mother of Hunter Biden's 7-year-old daughter Navy Joan Roberts, filed a motion in an Arkansas court this Tuesday. She urged the judge to reopen the long-running case and consider jailing Biden. Roberts specifically requested the court incarcerate him at the Independence County Detention Center as a civil penalty.
The motion states this drastic step is necessary until he complies with the court's existing orders. Roberts argued that all previous measures to enforce the agreement have failed completely. She believes jail time is now the only option left.
Roots of the Dispute in a 2023 Settlement
This conflict stems from a settlement reached in 2023. That agreement significantly reduced Hunter Biden's monthly child support payment from $20,000 to $5,000. In return, Roberts agreed to drop her request for their daughter to use the Biden surname. She also accepted proceeds from several of Biden's art sales for the benefit of their daughter.
However, Roberts now accuses Biden of violating multiple terms of that deal. She claims he has failed to make regular payments and maintain proper communication. More seriously, she alleges his actions have caused significant emotional trauma to their young daughter.
Allegations of Emotional Distress and Financial Disparity
Court documents cite specific instances of this alleged emotional harm. One example involves Navy Joan attending a family wedding. The child reportedly felt upset upon realizing her father would not participate in the event like other family members.
The new motion also asks the court to reconsider the child support amount. Roberts argues that Hunter Biden's financial situation has changed substantially since the 2023 order. She contends that Navy Joan does not enjoy the same lifestyle or access to resources as her half-siblings.
Background of Paternity and Ongoing Case
Hunter Biden acknowledged paternity after a court-ordered DNA test confirmed he is the father back in 2019. This child support case has dragged through the courts for several years without a final resolution. The latest filing represents a significant intensification of the legal pressure on the president's son.
