Who is Jayson Williams’ baby mama? Meet former NBA star’s estranged wife Tanya Young who has claimed huge child support debt

Former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams’ estranged wife, Tanya Young Williams, has returned to the spotlight after filing a new court action over alleged unpaid child support. Tanya claims Williams owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in support for their two daughters, Tryumph and Whizdom.The couple married in 2000, but their relationship has remained in legal limbo for years. Tanya first filed for divorce in 2009, but the case was never finalized. She has now asked a New York court to intervene over the financial support she says remains unpaid.Who is Tanya Young Williams?Tanya Young Williams is an American attorney, businesswoman, television personality and advocate. She became widely known through her marriage to former NBA star Jayson Williams.The couple married in 2000 and have two daughters together, Tryumph Williams and Whizdom Williams. Their family life later faced serious challenges, particularly after Jayson became involved in the highly publicized 2002 shooting case involving his limousine driver, Costas “Gus” Christofi.Jayson was charged in connection with Christofi’s death. He later pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and served time in prison. Tanya remained by his side during the legal proceedings, but their relationship eventually deteriorated.Tanya first filed for divorce in 2009. At the time, she accused Jayson of cruel treatment and made allegations involving domestic abuse, alcohol abuse, threats and infidelity. Jayson’s attorney denied the allegations and accused Tanya of making false claims to pressure him into a settlement. The divorce was never finalized, leaving their legal relationship unresolved for years.Now, as reported by TMZ, Tanya has filed a new court action in New York. She claims Jayson did not provide financial support for their daughters during his imprisonment from 2010 to 2012. According to her account, payments began after a 2015 settlement but stopped after about two years.Tanya says the missed payments have left Jayson “hundreds of thousands of dollars in arrears.”She also claims that Jayson has been largely absent from their daughters’ lives for years. According to Tanya, he refused to communicate with them despite repeated attempts by the daughters to reach out. She says efforts to resolve the issue with his representatives failed, leading her to seek court intervention.Tanya has built a career away from basketball. She is the CEO and co-founder of Pivot Treatment & Wellness Centers, where she works in the addiction recovery and wellness space. She has also been involved in efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health.She has worked as a legal analyst and commentator for networks including CNN, HLN and KTLA. She has also contributed to publications including HuffPost and The Daily Beast.Tanya became a television personality after appearing on the first season of VH1’s Basketball Wives LA. Her public work has also focused heavily on domestic violence awareness.She has spoken publicly about her experiences and worked as a national spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. She has also created educational programs aimed at helping people move from being victims to survivors.Away from television and advocacy, Tanya has also operated Tanya’s Luxury Fashion Boutique on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.