Tyler Herro’s ex-girlfriend turns to court in a bitter custody fight, seeking support and taking steps she says are meant to protect their children

Tyler Herro’s ex-girlfriend, Katya Henry, has taken their private family dispute into court, asking for primary custody of their two children while also seeking financial support. The legal fight comes after the couple ended a relationship that lasted nearly seven years, according to Henry’s filing. The former couple share a daughter, born in 2021, and a son, born in 2023.Henry’s filing has drawn attention because of the language she used when discussing the children’s safety. She said she wants Herro to have a relationship with their children, but also asked the court to put temporary and permanent safeguards in place. Henry referred to Herro’s "historical conduct" without detailing the conduct, saying she had "intentionally omitted" those details out of respect for him. Her claims are part of an ongoing legal case and have not been established as facts by a court.Tyler Herro’s ex-girlfriend Katya Henry seeks custody and child support in legal battleAccording to TMZ, Tyler Herro and Katya Henry filed separate lawsuits following their breakup, creating a legal dispute over custody and support."NBA star Tyler Herro and his baby mama Katya Henry have split, and it's already getting nasty ... the exes are duking it out in court over custody and support after their bitter breakup, TMZ has learned," the outlet reported.TMZ reported that the outlet obtained filings from both sides. Herro’s initial case asked the court to create a parenting schedule and determine the amount he should pay in child support. The Milwaukee Bucks star also said he had been voluntarily supporting Henry since she gave birth.Herro later dismissed his case.Henry then filed her own petition, saying she had been in a romantic relationship with Herro for nearly seven years. She described herself as the children’s primary caregiver and said she had handled most of the decisions involving them.Her request for primary custody is paired with a significant qualification. Henry said she wants their children to see their father, but believes certain safeguards are needed because of what she described as Herro’s "historical conduct."She asked for "safeguards and parameters should be implemented on a temporary and permanent basis in order to ensure the safety and well-being" of the children.The filing does not publicly detail the conduct Henry referenced in the material provided. As a result, it would be premature to draw conclusions about what she meant or suggest any wrongdoing has been proven.Katya Henry points to income gap in support requestMoney is another part of the dispute. Henry said there is a large difference between their incomes because Herro is a professional athlete who earns substantial money.Herro, 26, recently moved to Milwaukee after joining the Bucks as part of a trade package. He is also playing under a $33 million expiring contract, according to the information provided. His career earnings have already crossed $100 million, making finances an important factor in the child support discussion.The couple’s children are Zya Elise Herro, born September 14, 2021, and Harlem Herro, born January 12, 2023. Herro and Henry first became publicly linked after Herro pursued her on X during the 2020 pandemic.Their relationship has now ended. The case is still ongoing. More information could emerge as the court process moves forward, but for now, the filings offer only the competing positions of the two parents. Any allegations concerning the children’s safety will ultimately have to be addressed through the legal processGet the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.