Dwyane Wade Hits Back at Ex Wife's Attempt to Block Daughter's Name & Gender Change

Dwyane Wade is hitting back.

The 40-year-old athlete pushed back after ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches-Wade objected to a court petition to block their 15-year-old trans daughter Zaya‘s attempt to change her name and gender.

He called the block attempt “libelous” and “nonsensical” in new paperwork.

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The court documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, say Zaya should be allowed to legally change her name and gender despite the objection filed earlier in November.

He argues that it’s in Zaya‘s “best interest,” saying: “A court order affirming her identity will allow Zaya to live more comfortably and honestly in all aspects of her life — from simple introductions and food orders, to applying for a driver’s license and filling out college applications.”

“This petition is about allowing Zaya to take on the milestones of being a young adult with confidence and joy.”

Zaya has been going by Zaya since 2020. Wade initially filed the petition for the name and gender change in August.

Dwyane and Siohvaughn were married from 2002 to 2010. They are also parents to son Zaire, 20.

Find out what his ex-wife said in the petition to try and stop the change.