Lunden Roberts has reignited a legal battle against Hunter Biden, pulling the son of the former president back into an Arkansas courtroom over unmet obligations and a fractured father-daughter bond.
Lunden Roberts reopened a 2019 paternity suit in Arkansas, alleging that Hunter Biden has failed to meet child support obligations for their daughter, Navy Joan Roberts.
A new motion filed Tuesday seeks court intervention to enforce compliance, including compelling Biden to communicate with the child and even jailing him as a civil penalty until he adheres to court orders.
Court documents, obtained by Fox News Digital, detail a history of strained relations and unfulfilled agreements.
The issue has sparked debate over personal responsibility and the role of the courts in family matters. While some see this as a private dispute, others view it as emblematic of broader concerns about accountability among the elite.
Roberts claims Biden initially denied paternity until a 2019 court-ordered test confirmed he was the Navy’s father. Since then, an agreement to reduce child support payments in exchange for a specified number of Biden’s paintings—chosen by the Navy—has fallen apart
. Roberts saw this as a chance for father and daughter to connect over art, but alleges the gesture was hollow.
“Ms. Roberts has reached out to Mr. Biden numerous times about [their daughter] asking to speak with him, but the defendant, in classic, classless form, refuses to respond,” the motion states. Such a refusal, if true, paints a troubling picture of neglect in a culture already grappling with broken family structures.
The paintings were not just a financial arrangement; they held potential emotional value due to Biden’s public profile. Roberts believed they could foster a shared passion, yet the motion claims the Navy hasn’t been allowed to select any artworks itself, violating the deal.
Heartbreaking details emerge from the motion, including the Navy’s longing for her father. She reportedly once said she “could not wait to get to heaven” to “be with [her] dad” because he “lives far away and is really busy.”
Roberts’ 2024 memoir, “Out of the Shadows: My Life Inside the Wild World of Hunter Biden,” allegedly strained things further. The motion insists she didn’t disparage him, yet Biden reportedly distanced himself—ghosting the Navy—after its release.
This timing raises questions about whether his earlier warmth was genuine or a calculated move to lower payments.
The emotional toll on Navy is palpable, with the motion describing her upset at a wedding over her father’s absence in future milestones like walking her down the aisle. It’s a stark reminder that court battles aren’t just paperwork—they shape a child’s worldview. Even so, Navy is said to defend her grandfather, former President Joe Biden, against bullies, showing a loyalty unreciprocated by her father.
Biden’s other four children, three from his first wife and one with his current wife, reportedly enjoy a lifestyle “above that of the average American,” per Roberts’ lawyers. The motion argues the Navy deserves comparable support, a point that resonates with those frustrated by perceived double standards among the powerful.
The legal team’s push isn’t just about money; it’s about basic human decency. They urge the court to force Biden to engage with his daughter or face jail time as a civil penalty until he complies. This hardline stance reflects a growing impatience with excuses from those in privileged positions.
