A Mother’s Battle
Tanisha Foster has long sought to regain custody of her daughter, accusing Nipsey’s family of using their “financial position and influence” to marginalize her. In court filings, her attorneys have claimed the family reduced Tanisha’s visitation and withheld financial assistance.
According to The Blast, Tanisha initially consented to the guardianship based on verbal assurances that Emani would maintain family connections and a familiar lifestyle. But that trust appears to have eroded, leading to her legal campaign to reverse the guardianship.
In her own declaration, Tanisha argued that Emani no longer required guardianship and that her attempts to resume custody have been met with resistance and exclusion.
Still, guardianship law in California favors continuity and stability. Under Probate Code § 1601, a guardianship may only be terminated when it’s proven no longer necessary or in the child’s best interest.
“The court will weigh the child’s welfare above all else,” said a Los Angeles probate lawyer not affiliated with the case. “Allegations of parental alienation or family infighting must be supported by clear evidence.”
