US Politics | Serena Williams’ stepmom given chance to pay $500k debts in shock judge ruling to save crumbling childhood home
SERENA Williams' childhood home has been temporarily saved after a judge gave her stepmom a last minute reprieve to pay off her debts. Lakeisha Williams, 43, is at risk of losing the crumbling four-bedroom mansion in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, in her $500,000 bankruptcy case. 
Adam Gray/SWNS for The US SunSerena Williams' childhood home could be saved after a judge issued a last minute reprieve in her stepmom's bankruptcy case '/ ' 
AFPLakeisha Williams \- pictured supporting Serena at Wimbledon in 2009 \- owes over $500,000 in debts '/ ' The crumbling home is set to be flogged at auction to pay off the huge debt \- but in a shock ruling this week, a judge delayed the final decision. A further hearing on whether the house will be sold will now be held on December 1. And for the first time in months it looks hopeful the property, which has been in the Williams' family since 1995, will be saved. Serena Williams' dad Richard, 80, allegedly gave the four-bedroom home away to Lakeisha for ten dollars. Read More US News 
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SMORGASBORD OF TALENT TMRW announces investor list including Curry, Williams and Hamilton He has since accused his estranged wife of faking his signature to transfer the deeds of the home into her name. Lakeisha previously filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy three times to try to save house. She allegedly took out a $255,000 loan, which she blew on a failed trucking business, according to a divorce filing by Williams. And in a separate filing, lender David Simon accused Lakeisha of blowing the rest of the money on "fast-food and frivolities.... Most read in The US Sun NEW GIG! Whoopi makes career announcement after fans demand host be 'fired' from The View BIZARRE CHOICE My son's name is banned but I found a way round it - I have no regrets CULTURE CLASH I was told my barbecue outfit was inappropriate but I like to look good BIG CASH Winning ticket announced for $2bn jackpot - where the lucky ticket was sold 'GREATEST VOICES' Music icon dies at 77 just days after canceling appearance due to surgery 'BE SAFE' GMA fans 'terrified' for Michael after he puts himself in dangerous situation The lender has been in a legal fight with Lakeisha for the last five years to recoup his money \- now at $513,213, including interest \- and have her third bankruptcy case dismissed. The case is currently being played out in the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Court. Lakeisha has looked doomed as an auction date had been set on several occasions to sell the house to pay off Simon's debt, but each time she's managed to cling on. On Tuesday, bankruptcy trustee Robin Weiner withdrew her motion to dismiss the bankruptcy or convert it to a Chapter 7 case saying in court docs that the "motion having been made moot". It is hereby ordered, the hearing on the motion is continued to December 1 2022 at 1pm by videoconference. Judge Mindy Mora It comes after judge Mindy Mora heard the case last week \- and "having reviewed the Motion and record... she ruled: ...It is hereby ordered, the hearing on the motion is continued to December 1 2022 at 1pm by videoconference.... The shock move is set to come as a blow to Simon's legal team as it appears that the judge still gives hope that Lakeisha can keep to a repayment plan \- which she's so far failed to comply with. Lakeisha is meant to be repaying Simon over five years, including payments of $8,277 for the first three months, $11,092 for the next 13 months and £10,978 for the final 44 months. But Simon notes in court docs that all her plans have failed to materialize, blaming it on Lakeisha blowing the cash on fast food. He now says she has restarted her trucking business but it will never be enough to cover the debt as she spends every cent. The court doc says: "No matter how much money her trucking business generates every month, she spends all of her income every month without paying a dollar to the secured creditor 'Simon '." Lakeisha previously appeared to concede defeat in keeping the house, which is worth $736k, after she appointed a specialist foreclosure company, Get Liquid Funding LLC, to handle the court case. Read More on The US Sun 
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SPACED OUT Inside Jeff Bezos' Orbital Reef 'space hotel' as new video reveals Earth views The once-smart home has fallen into such a state of disrepair, with problems such as a heavily leaking roof, that Simon claims it's uninsurable. While realtor sites value the place at over $1.4million, the real figure is nearly half that amount due its appalling condition. 
Photos show the inside and exterior of the home that has fallen into disarrayProToCall Home Inspections 
The roof appeared to have been haphazardly repaired dozens of timesUnited Stated Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida West Palm Beach Division 
GettySerena pictured on court at Wimbledon '/ ' 
GettyRichard Williams reportedly gave Lakeisha the house for $10 '/ ' 
ProToCall Home InspectionsThe property's roof is leaking '/ ' 
ProToCall Home InspectionsGrime can be seen on the sink '/ '
Adam Gray/SWNS for The US SunSerena Williams' childhood home could be saved after a judge issued a last minute reprieve in her stepmom's bankruptcy case '/ ' AFPLakeisha Williams \- pictured supporting Serena at Wimbledon in 2009 \- owes over $500,000 in debts '/ ' The crumbling home is set to be flogged at auction to pay off the huge debt \- but in a shock ruling this week, a judge delayed the final decision. A further hearing on whether the house will be sold will now be held on December 1. And for the first time in months it looks hopeful the property, which has been in the Williams' family since 1995, will be saved. Serena Williams' dad Richard, 80, allegedly gave the four-bedroom home away to Lakeisha for ten dollars. Read More US News MANSION NO-MORE Serena's crumbling childhood home pictured during tense ownership battle SMORGASBORD OF TALENT TMRW announces investor list including Curry, Williams and Hamilton He has since accused his estranged wife of faking his signature to transfer the deeds of the home into her name. Lakeisha previously filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy three times to try to save house. She allegedly took out a $255,000 loan, which she blew on a failed trucking business, according to a divorce filing by Williams. And in a separate filing, lender David Simon accused Lakeisha of blowing the rest of the money on "fast-food and frivolities.... Most read in The US Sun NEW GIG! Whoopi makes career announcement after fans demand host be 'fired' from The View BIZARRE CHOICE My son's name is banned but I found a way round it - I have no regrets CULTURE CLASH I was told my barbecue outfit was inappropriate but I like to look good BIG CASH Winning ticket announced for $2bn jackpot - where the lucky ticket was sold 'GREATEST VOICES' Music icon dies at 77 just days after canceling appearance due to surgery 'BE SAFE' GMA fans 'terrified' for Michael after he puts himself in dangerous situation The lender has been in a legal fight with Lakeisha for the last five years to recoup his money \- now at $513,213, including interest \- and have her third bankruptcy case dismissed. The case is currently being played out in the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Court. Lakeisha has looked doomed as an auction date had been set on several occasions to sell the house to pay off Simon's debt, but each time she's managed to cling on. On Tuesday, bankruptcy trustee Robin Weiner withdrew her motion to dismiss the bankruptcy or convert it to a Chapter 7 case saying in court docs that the "motion having been made moot". It is hereby ordered, the hearing on the motion is continued to December 1 2022 at 1pm by videoconference. Judge Mindy Mora It comes after judge Mindy Mora heard the case last week \- and "having reviewed the Motion and record... she ruled: ...It is hereby ordered, the hearing on the motion is continued to December 1 2022 at 1pm by videoconference.... The shock move is set to come as a blow to Simon's legal team as it appears that the judge still gives hope that Lakeisha can keep to a repayment plan \- which she's so far failed to comply with. Lakeisha is meant to be repaying Simon over five years, including payments of $8,277 for the first three months, $11,092 for the next 13 months and £10,978 for the final 44 months. But Simon notes in court docs that all her plans have failed to materialize, blaming it on Lakeisha blowing the cash on fast food. He now says she has restarted her trucking business but it will never be enough to cover the debt as she spends every cent. The court doc says: "No matter how much money her trucking business generates every month, she spends all of her income every month without paying a dollar to the secured creditor 'Simon '." Lakeisha previously appeared to concede defeat in keeping the house, which is worth $736k, after she appointed a specialist foreclosure company, Get Liquid Funding LLC, to handle the court case. Read More on The US Sun POTATO PARTY I tried four instant mashed potatoes to find the best one for Thanksgiving SPACED OUT Inside Jeff Bezos' Orbital Reef 'space hotel' as new video reveals Earth views The once-smart home has fallen into such a state of disrepair, with problems such as a heavily leaking roof, that Simon claims it's uninsurable. While realtor sites value the place at over $1.4million, the real figure is nearly half that amount due its appalling condition. Photos show the inside and exterior of the home that has fallen into disarrayProToCall Home Inspections The roof appeared to have been haphazardly repaired dozens of timesUnited Stated Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida West Palm Beach Division GettySerena pictured on court at Wimbledon '/ ' GettyRichard Williams reportedly gave Lakeisha the house for $10 '/ ' ProToCall Home InspectionsThe property's roof is leaking '/ ' ProToCall Home InspectionsGrime can be seen on the sink '/ '
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