Anne Heche's ex James Tupper wants to be named guardian of their son Atlas. The late 'Donnie Brasco' star's partner James, 57, has been locked in a dispute with her and ex-husband Coleman Laffoon's son Homer Laffoon, 20, over her estate following her death in a car crash in August.
Now, Us Weekly reports that Tupper has filed a new petition in an attempt to stop Homer from becoming Atlas' guardian. According to court documents, on Monday (03.
10. 22) he is said to have requested to be named guardian ad litem of his and Anne's 13-year-old boy Atlas. If the petition is granted, it would mean actor Tupper would get control of his child's portion of Anne's estate until he turns 18.
In the documents, Tupper argued: "As a minor, Atlas has no ability to hire legal representation to represent his interests in these proceedings. " Meanwhile, Homer recently filed a nine-page supplement to his previous petition to assume control of his mother's estate.
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