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Siohvaughn Funches is an author, public speaker, and law student. She is widely recognized for her memoir, The True Story for God's Glory: The Life of Siohvaughn L. Funches-Wade, and is also known for being the ex-wife of former professional basketball player Dwyane Wade.
Siohvaughn Funches and Dwyane Wade were childhood friends who grew up in the South Side of Chicago. They began dating at the age of 15. As teenagers, Wade often spent significant time at Funches' home due to a turbulent household environment, which included his mother’s struggles with substance abuse and his father's strict parenting style. According to Funches, Wade was shy and reserved during his youth, with a limited social circle.
The couple married in 2002 and later moved to Chicago. Not long after their marriage, Wade was drafted into the NBA, signing a multi-year contract with the Miami Heat, which introduced major changes to their personal life and increased media attention.
Following Dwyane Wade's rise to fame in professional basketball, the couple faced growing challenges. Siohvaughn reported growing emotional distance and allegations of infidelity arose, often fueled by anonymous calls from women claiming relationships with her husband. Despite the birth of their second son, their marriage continued to deteriorate.
Funches filed for divorce in 2007, and the divorce was finalized in 2010. As part of the settlement, she received $5 million, according to public records. Custody disputes followed, with Wade ultimately being awarded full custody of their two sons. Funches later sought modifications to the settlement and custody arrangements in 2015, citing concerns over her children's welfare. However, the court maintained the custody decision in favor of Wade. During a transitional period, she was temporarily restricted from seeing her sons to allow them to adjust to living with their father.
Following the divorce, Funches accused actress Gabrielle Union—whom Wade began dating in 2007 and later married—as being a contributing factor to the breakdown of her marriage. While Funches filed a civil lawsuit against Union for alleged interference in her marriage, the case was dismissed, and no verifiable evidence of wrongdoing was presented.
There were also reports of additional legal issues faced by Funches, including allegations of interfering with custody arrangements and a charge related to a confrontation with one of Wade’s legal representatives. However, all such charges were later dropped by Wade. Funches has claimed she endured emotional and physical distress during the marriage, including abuse during her second pregnancy, as described in her book.
Currently living in Chicago with her mother, Siohvaughn Funches has focused her efforts on education and advocacy. She is pursuing a law degree and has voiced her intent to use her legal knowledge to support other women dealing with family court and domestic abuse issues. She describes herself as a public speaker, though her speaking engagements and career milestones have not been widely publicized as of yet.
Funches is not publicly known to be in a romantic relationship. She has not been seen with or confirmed partnerships with anyone, and she has expressed that her primary focus is on her education and continuing custody matters.
Her book, The True Story for God's Glory, offers a personal account of her life, focusing on the challenges of fame, the complexities of a high-profile marriage, and her spiritual journey through personal hardship. She discusses the impact of money and public life on relationships and the legal battles she has faced, emphasizing her Christian faith and resilience.
Siohvaughn Funches continues to advocate for women's rights, particularly issues related to domestic violence and parental custody. She has stated that despite limited financial support compared to Wade’s reported NBA earnings, she remains committed to rebuilding her life and contributing meaningfully to her community.
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