NFL will provide benefits to Belcher's daughter

[DaFace]

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/12/...r-nfl-benefits

NFL will provide benefits to Jovan Belcher's daughter
By JonTayler on Dec 4, 8:48p

Three-month-old Zoey will receive yearly payments for the next 18 to 23 years of her life as part of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement.

The daughter of former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, who committed suicide on Dec. 1 after murdering his girlfriend, will be financially supported by the NFL.

Three-month-old Zoey is the daughter of Belcher and Kasandra Perkins, whom Belcher shot early on Saturday before killing himself at the Chiefs' practice facility. She was at home when Belcher killed Perkins, then bent over her body to apologize and kiss her on the forehead. After that, Belcher kissed Zoey as well before fleeing the house.

According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, as part of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, Zoey's guardian or her estate will receive $9,000 per month over the next four years, which amounts to $109,000 per year. In the fifth year, she'll receive $48,000. From then on, she'll be given $52,000 per year each year until she turns 18 or 23, depending on whether or not she goes to college.

According to multiple media sources, the relationship between Belcher and Perkins had been strained, with constant arguments over things like money. The Chiefs were reportedly providing counseling for Belcher.

Zoey is currently in the custody of her grandmother, Belcher's mother.

(And yes - I know Laz posted it in the other thread. I hate mega threads.)

Originally Posted by Shogun

What determines the 18-23 rule?

Enrollment in college - just like child support.

[Shogun]

Originally Posted by Phobia

Enrollment in college - just like child support.

Oh, Gotcha. Thanks

[Dayze]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Eh, she'll blow it all on collector Barbies and Build-A-Bears before she's 10.

either that, or she'll fall victim to Fun Dip, which unfortunately is a gateway to pixie sticks.

sad.

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

That is nice and I'd be curious how many other states have similar laws.

If that were law in California, I figure the population would be cut in half rather quickly.

http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/c300-399/3760000620.htm As of 2007

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by Phobia

In 5 years we raised roughly what that little girl will get in one month for 37 Forever. We busted our humps doing it too.

As far as emotion goes, this is an easy decision to make for people around KC today. But let's talk about it in 3 months. How will you feel about taking a couple of bucks out of your paycheck to support a little girl whose take-home before she can even walk dwarfs your own.

Am I ok with that?

Yes...

Originally Posted by Rausch

Am I ok with that?

Yes...

I said, lets talk a few months. That doesn't make sense. You're emotional about it.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Are you an insurance agent, underwriter or policy holder?

I've had life insurance through my employer since the early 90's here in California. As I recall the policies always stated that they wouldn't be paid off for suicide, but there is now a two year rule in effect. If you've held the policy for more than two years it pays off. Less than two years the premiums are refunded. Still no payoff on accidental death coverage.

[luv]

Originally Posted by Dayze

either that, or she'll fall victim to Fun Dip, which unfortunately is a gateway to pixie sticks.

sad.

Okay, this made me laugh out loud.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by Phobia

I said, lets talk a few months. That doesn't make sense. You're emotional about it.

I doubt that...

Originally Posted by Rausch

I doubt that...

You're a better man than me, Brad. I'd probably kick $100 her way today but in 3 months I'm going to be thinking to myself, this little girl makes more than my entire household plus whatever her guardian(s) make plus what was left from her dad's estate plus whatever his football buddies put into trust for her. My family needs it more than she does. I'm a charitable guy but I'd rather put money into a food pantry or especially a domestic violence shelter considering the circumstances. They'll make the paltry amount of money I could afford to donate go a lot further than for just one little girl.

[HMc]

am i right in thinking that belcher purchased/leased a bentley before he bought a home? the news article I read mentioned the fact that the house was a rental...

[clyde05]

It's good the NFL takes care of people in these types situation.

[okoye35chiefs]

it sounds like some of you are jealous that a 3 month old will make more than you.

justin bieber's unborn kid has more money than us already

i am glad she is not going to have to worry about $ when she is at school and a 5 year old calls her a murderer's daughter. That little girl has a tough track ahead.

[okoye35chiefs]

The government's most recent annual report reveals a middle-income family with a child born in 2010 can expect to spend roughly $227,000 for food, shelter and other expenses necessary to raise that child - $287,000 when you factor in projected inflation.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

This is nice and all, it really is...

but I guess I just don't understand it?

Why does she get 1.3M because her dad was a murderer and killed her mom? I'm glad this little girl will be financially sound and at least have a great trust fund set up for her for when she turns 18 but...I just, I guess I don't see why?

I'm not trying to be insensitive I'm just wondering why she's entitled to this money from the NFL?

Does this make sense or do I just sound like an asshole?

People win the genetic lottery all the time.