When the relationship between Barnett Jenkins and Shaniquia Nichols hit an impasse, they went their separate ways. Jenkins, who is a content creator, was voluntarily paying Nichols $300 a week, despite not being under a formal child support order. However, there came a time when Jenkins “hit a rough patch” and needed a couple of months to get back on his feet. He asked Nichols if he could pay her $150 a week for 2-3 months. Nichols, however, wasn’t okay with the decrease in child support and instead filed for formal child support through the court system. When Jenkins’ case came before the court, the presiding judge considered not only his income but also the amount of time he spends caring for his daughter and the expenses he already covers directly. Jenkins has his daughter three days a week, transports her to and from school every day, and fully covers her daycare expenses. The judge ultimately ordered Jenkins to pay Nichols just $13.49 a month. Apparently, the plan Nichols had in mind backfired, but perhaps she learned a valuable lesson about greed.
