Dwight Howard’s Ex Tiffany Render Claims CPS Still Has Their Daughter Amid Ongoing Custody Dispute (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)

Things are getting even more intense in Dwight Howard’s personal life this week. And his daughter, Layla Howard’s mother, Tiffany Render, is opening up like never before. While CPS still allegedly has custody, Tiffany gave folks a closer look at what led to the situation—and the emotional toll on their 15-year-old daughter.

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CPS Allegedly Retains Custody Of Dwight Howard’s Daughter As Her Mom Speaks Out

In a clip obtained by LiveBitez, Tiffany Render, Dwight Howard’s daughter’s mother, was seen walking with their daughter near a shopping area, however its unclear when the video was taken. A comment on the video asked, “So baby girl is back with you??? This is so good!” with a string of happy emojis. Tiffany responded, clarifying, “no, she isn’t yet,” confirming that CPS still has custody due to ongoing safety concerns.

Tiffany Calls Out Dwight, Shares Daughter’s Side Of Custody Drama

Last week on Instagram, Tiffany revealed that her daughter’s father moved her from her original high school and took away her phone, citing emotional distress and feelings of neglect. She accused Dwight of attempting to create a “false and fake happy family narrative” by enrolling their daughter in the same school he attended.

Tiffany wrote, “When a child cries out for help, they deserve to be protected, not dismissed & hidden.” She also emphasized that her daughter’s breaking point led to the events of March 5, 2026. Backed by an alleged signed affidavit, Tiffany says her daughter wants to live with her. And, she called on the public for resources to ensure her child’s safety, declaring, “Baby girl mommy will always fight for your voice to be heard.”

What’s Really Happening With Dwight Howard?

What’s really going on behind closed doors with Dwight Howard? Newly released body cam footage puts Dwight and his estranged wife, Amber Rose Howard, in the spotlight as tensions reportedly boiled over on March 6. TMZ reports that Amber waited outside the front gate, claiming Dwight had locked her out.

The footage appears to tie into previously released 911 audio, where Amber alleged Dwight kicked her out and revealed that CPS had taken his daughter from a previous relationship the night before. Amber claimed Dwight was upset with her for not defending him, but his representatives deny any CPS involvement. Now, fans can’t help but wonder what really unfolded behind the mansion gates.

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