Amidst hopes that Wendy Williams’ troubles were abating, recent developments suggest they are escalating with each passing week. The latest bombshell involves federal charges levied against Wendy for her $4.5 million New York City apartment purchased in 2021. Meanwhile, Kevin Hunter has reemerged in court seeking payment for two years of allegedly unpaid alimony and child support. Considering Wendy’s circumstances, she undoubtedly deserves a respite from these relentless challenges.
The federal lawsuit accuses Wendy of owing over $500,000 in federal taxes spanning from 2019 to 2021. This lien was sanctioned in January and officially documented by the New York City Department of Finance in early February. This development raises significant concerns, particularly given Wendy’s recent health revelations, including diagnoses of aphasia and dementia. Moreover, questions linger about the whereabouts of Wendy’s finances, as her wealth seemingly evaporated following her placement under guardianship. The situation is undeniably distressing, given Wendy’s ongoing health struggles and the mounting legal and financial pressures she now faces.
There has been significant speculation surrounding Wendy’s guardianship, and it’s clear this lawsuit is not something she should be dealing with. Family members, speaking to People magazine, have expressed their frustration at not knowing where Wendy is being treated, the nature of her treatments, and their inability to contact her directly. They have highlighted that they only hear from Wendy if she initiates contact, with Wanda specifically mentioning that those who care about her cannot see her.
The central question is: how did we reach this point? Family members have pointed fingers at Wendy’s guardian, whose identity was previously undisclosed. According to the family, the guardian has exclusive access to Wendy. Alex Finny appeared on The View asserting that they had no input on the guardianship and were unable to communicate with Wendy about family matters, such as her father’s illness. It often took months for the guardian to provide any updates, creating a sudden and impenetrable barrier between Wendy and her family since April 2022. Even Wendy’s son, Kevin Jr., has reportedly been kept in the dark about her treatment facility and care.
With Wendy facing a lawsuit, many suspect the guardian of exploitation. However, Wendy’s current guardian, Sabrina Moresi, was appointed in Spring 2022, after the tax violations occurred. Yet, this does not absolve the guardian of potential misconduct. Sabrina herself has faced controversy, including a lawsuit alleging she embezzled $30 million from another client. Wendy’s friend Regina Hall disclosed that Sabrina controls Wendy’s finances and disapproves of how it’s being managed.
During my stay with Wendy in New York last summer, I witnessed her lack of financial autonomy. She needed the guardian’s approval for every expense, leading to delays in essential services like breakfast. There were times when food deliveries arrived hours late, leaving Wendy without meals. I had to send food from Los Angeles to New York because of these communication gaps and Wendy’s limited access to funds beyond the guardian’s control.
It appears that Wendy’s guardian may not be entirely transparent, potentially exploiting Wendy’s resources. Unfortunately, Kevin’s persistent legal actions are adding to Wendy’s burdens. Isn’t he tired of repeatedly dragging her to court? This ongoing saga is truly draining, with Kevin going to great lengths. Prior to his latest court appearance seeking two years’ worth of alimony, Kevin had already demanded access to Wendy’s financial records in a previous court session.
According to court documents, Kevin claimed that on December 8th, 2022, he participated in mediation with Wendy’s legal counsel and her court-appointed guardian attorney, Sabrina Morsy. During this mediation, Wendy’s representatives purportedly agreed to provide bank statements and account records, having obtained permission from the New York court to do so. However, Kevin alleged that despite assurances from Wendy’s guardian and attorney, he never received Wendy’s bank records as promised.
By December 19th, Kevin, having received no further communication from Wendy’s team, emailed the mediator and copied all parties, citing a lack of transparency and bad faith due to Wendy’s team’s failure to provide requested financial records. Despite his efforts, Wendy’s team only provided bank statements for November and December 2022 in a letter dated February 8th, 2023. Kevin alleges that Wendy’s offer to review these two months of bank statements came with additional stipulations not previously discussed or agreed upon. The letter also specified that Kevin could only review the documents at the mediator’s office, contrary to their original agreement covering records from the date of dissolution to the present.
Following the failed mediation, Kevin returned to court seeking intervention to ensure he receives two years’ worth of severance pay. In his court filing, Kevin emphasized the impact of being without this income for 23 months on his living expenses. He requested immediate payment of any outstanding severance payments owed to him and asked the court to compel Wendy to sign a qualified domestic relations order related to her after-retirement plan. If Wendy fails to comply within seven days, Kevin requested the appointment of an attorney to execute the document.
It’s been emphasized multiple times that Wendy lacks the funds Kevin is demanding. Wendy herself stated, “I have no money, and if it can happen to me, it could happen to you.” Kevin Jr., who previously enjoyed a life of luxury, now drives a modest 2019 Honda Civic in Miami while attending school and promoting parties for additional income. His main financial asset is a 529 plan set up by his mother, with limited accessible funds due to his enrollment as a full-time student at Barry University. Given these circumstances, it’s unclear where Kevin expects the demanded funds to come from.
However, I have to admit that there’s one point Kevin makes that I agree with—I’m genuinely curious about where Wendy’s money went. Kevin argues that when Wendy’s bank first initiated guardianship proceedings, her Wells Fargo account contained a substantial sum of money. The period between when her account was frozen and when Kevin claims Wendy had no money left was just under a year. According to Kevin, it doesn’t add up that the money disappeared within that timeframe. He claims Wendy had enough money at the time of their divorce to pay him in one lump sum, and even under the guardianship agreement, she allegedly had enough to settle with him. Now, I’m not endorsing Kevin’s demand for two years’ worth of payments, but I’m also questioning why Wendy is financially struggling. Did her guardian misappropriate her funds? Has she paid the amount owed in the lawsuit? There are so many unanswered questions here that point to potential exploitation. Kevin demanding more money doesn’t improve the situation either. Overall, the whole Wendy situation is just tragic. Please share your thoughts on her being sued and Kevin once again taking her to court in the comments section below.
