Hilary Duff's Dad Gets Jail Time

Prada's Meadow · Aug 28th, 2008, 11:51 AM

Los Angeles (E! Online) - According to Hilary Duff's mom, the actress' dad is not the perfect man.

Bob Duff, was sentenced to 10 days in jail for contempt of court for violating a court order that prohibited him from selling off assets without the consent of his estranged wife—and right before he was supposed to foot the bill for Hilary's 21st birthday party, no less!
According to the Houston Chronicle, Bob must hand over $367,537 he got from selling stocks to a court repository while he and Susan Duff extend their already two-and-a-half-year-long divorce proceedings.
Robert Piro, Bob's attorney, said that his client would post bail as soon as possible and file an appeal. Bob said that he wished he could talk to the press but that a gag order was in place.
"This isn't what I wanted," Susan could be heard saying as her hubby was led off in handcuffs, per the Chronicle.
Well, she probably should have thought of that before she took the stand and called him a deadbeat.
In court to request $25,000 to celebrate Hilary's birthday, which is Sept. 28, Susan Duff testified today that the $10,000 monthly support payments she receives are "not even enough to pay my own bills," let alone pay for a quality bday bash for Hilary that will measure up to the one they threw for older daughter Haylie in 2006.
Susan said that she's been getting by with help from the former Lizzie Maguire star in the meantime.
On cross-examination, Piro asked Susan whether she thought her "adult millionaire daughter" would mind receiving a less expensive gift and having a less lavish party this year.
Replying that Hilary was "emotionally upset by the abandonment of her father," Susan told the court that she knew her husband had the money, somewhere.
"I know he's a millionaire, and he's got the funds," she said.
For his part, Bob Duff testified that he wanted Hilary to receive a gift that was in the same ballpark as the apparently very nice ring that Haylie received for her 21st, but he reportedly hesitated when Susan's attorney, Marshall Davis Brown Jr., asked if he was mad at his younger daughter.
Brown withdrew the question.
Harris County Judge Thomas Stansbury ultimately ordered Bob to fork over $12,500 for party purposes, ensuring that Hilary's big day will be at least half as good as her sister's.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/2008...celeb_eo/26354

Lady Chinadoll · Aug 28th, 2008, 11:53 AM

what does her father do that he's so wealthy?

wannabemk · Aug 28th, 2008, 12:06 PM

he was ordered by the court to pay 12,000 for a birthday party because his oldest child had one and hilary must have the same.

and if she cant pay the bills with 10,000 a month maybe she should downgrade her lifestyle a tad. thats just my opinion

natalie78 · Aug 28th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Why are Hillary and Haylie still involved in this whole deal? Aren't they adults? Don't they have money of their own? Since when does a parent HAVE TO pay for their adult child's birthday party and gift? Good lord...once a child turns 18, the parents is no longer financially obligated. Their mom should be thrown out of court just on that basis. Regardless of how much dad makes, he should not have to fork over money to pay for a birthday party.

lulu212121 · Aug 29th, 2008, 12:18 AM

Isn't her mother the reason why Disney had to let Hillary go? Wasn't her mother making some ridiculous requests (demands) during the contract negotiating for Lizzie Maguire? The mother is petty.

robbins65 · Aug 29th, 2008, 12:29 AM

Hillary seems so together, amazing with parents like that.

Charlie · Aug 29th, 2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabemk

he was ordered by the court to pay 12,000 for a birthday party because his oldest child had one and hilary must have the same.

and if she cant pay the bills with 10,000 a month maybe she should downgrade her lifestyle a tad. thats just my opinion

ITA.

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbins65

Hillary seems so together, amazing with parents like that.

She is, I had no idea she was going through so much. Poor Hillary, she is such a good girl.

BTW, Haylie is only 23????

gucci lover · Aug 29th, 2008, 02:25 AM

umm, hilary has enough money to pay for her own party... why is mom being so pushy?

bhurry · Aug 29th, 2008, 04:21 AM

this is just so ridicolous that this even is an issue with not forking out money for a birthday party? get over it, go out have dinner with friends and family and call it a day.

sheishollywood · Aug 29th, 2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lulu212121

Isn't her mother the reason why Disney had to let Hillary go? Wasn't her mother making some ridiculous requests (demands) during the contract negotiating for Lizzie Maguire? The mother is petty.

that's what I hear too... her mother seems a bit sketchy!

caliprincess · Aug 29th, 2008, 10:47 PM

Hilary's mom sounds like Dina Lohan! Maybe she should get a reality show too and have NO ONE watch it!

What's Hilary doing now?

vbskull · Aug 30th, 2008, 02:40 AM

^^ Haha. I agree. Why drag out their divorce so long? The mom definitely seems sketchy. I am sure that Hilary would not throw a fit if her parents didn't pay. She has enough money to take care of herself.

purseinsanity · Aug 30th, 2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natalie78

Why are Hillary and Haylie still involved in this whole deal? Aren't they adults? Don't they have money of their own? Since when does a parent HAVE TO pay for their adult child's birthday party and gift? Good lord...once a child turns 18, the parents is no longer financially obligated. Their mom should be thrown out of court just on that basis. Regardless of how much dad makes, he should not have to fork over money to pay for a birthday party.

digby723 · Aug 31st, 2008, 06:51 PM

I agree w/ everyone elses comments! I wonder if Hilary even wants this party, or if her mom is just trying to get more $$. If Hil's mom can't live off of 10k a month, then there is something wrong! 10k would pay (for an average household) about 3 months worth of expenses! (Thats assuming that one is paying about 2k work of morgage). If I was a judge and I had to hear this BS, I'd rule in the dads favor. Hil's 18 and has more than enough $ (unless, she too is like her mom and blows 10k a month!) to throw her own damn party if she wants to!

meela188 · Sep 1st, 2008, 12:14 PM

anyway why is he selling off assets that have not yet been distributed to him? i read the transcripts of her testimony,let me say it was so funny. the husbands lawyer asked hillary's mom where she expects him to get the 25,000 from and she replied "the same place he gets the money to buy his girlfriends son all of those expensive gifts". lol, priceless.

Aug 28th, 2008, 11:51 AM	#1
Prada's Meadow Global Moderator Location: New York New York	Hilary Duff's Dad Gets Jail Time Los Angeles (E! Online) - According to Hilary Duff's mom, the actress' dad is not the perfect man. Bob Duff, was sentenced to 10 days in jail for contempt of court for violating a court order that prohibited him from selling off assets without the consent of his estranged wife—and right before he was supposed to foot the bill for Hilary's 21st birthday party, no less! According to the Houston Chronicle, Bob must hand over $367,537 he got from selling stocks to a court repository while he and Susan Duff extend their already two-and-a-half-year-long divorce proceedings. Robert Piro, Bob's attorney, said that his client would post bail as soon as possible and file an appeal. Bob said that he wished he could talk to the press but that a gag order was in place. "This isn't what I wanted," Susan could be heard saying as her hubby was led off in handcuffs, per the Chronicle. Well, she probably should have thought of that before she took the stand and called him a deadbeat. In court to request $25,000 to celebrate Hilary's birthday, which is Sept. 28, Susan Duff testified today that the $10,000 monthly support payments she receives are "not even enough to pay my own bills," let alone pay for a quality bday bash for Hilary that will measure up to the one they threw for older daughter Haylie in 2006. Susan said that she's been getting by with help from the former Lizzie Maguire star in the meantime. On cross-examination, Piro asked Susan whether she thought her "adult millionaire daughter" would mind receiving a less expensive gift and having a less lavish party this year. Replying that Hilary was "emotionally upset by the abandonment of her father," Susan told the court that she knew her husband had the money, somewhere. "I know he's a millionaire, and he's got the funds," she said. For his part, Bob Duff testified that he wanted Hilary to receive a gift that was in the same ballpark as the apparently very nice ring that Haylie received for her 21st, but he reportedly hesitated when Susan's attorney, Marshall Davis Brown Jr., asked if he was mad at his younger daughter. Brown withdrew the question. Harris County Judge Thomas Stansbury ultimately ordered Bob to fork over $12,500 for party purposes, ensuring that Hilary's big day will be at least half as good as her sister's. http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/2008...celeb_eo/26354 __________________

Aug 29th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#11
caliprincess Member	Hilary's mom sounds like Dina Lohan! Maybe she should get a reality show too and have NO ONE watch it! What's Hilary doing now? __________________ It's not just a bag, it's Prada.

Aug 30th, 2008, 02:40 AM	#12
vbskull Window Shopper Location: England	^^ Haha. I agree. Why drag out their divorce so long? The mom definitely seems sketchy. I am sure that Hilary would not throw a fit if her parents didn't pay. She has enough money to take care of herself. __________________ I LOVE MY BBAGS !!! Current Collection: 04 Black First 06 Emerald First 07 Black City LV Mono Speedy 25

Aug 28th, 2008, 11:53 AM	#2
Lady Chinadoll Member	what does her father do that he's so wealthy?

Aug 28th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#3
wannabemk Member Location: jax, clearwater, and weston fl	he was ordered by the court to pay 12,000 for a birthday party because his oldest child had one and hilary must have the same. and if she cant pay the bills with 10,000 a month maybe she should downgrade her lifestyle a tad. thats just my opinion

Aug 28th, 2008, 01:44 PM	#4
natalie78 Dave's not here. Location: Texas	Why are Hillary and Haylie still involved in this whole deal? Aren't they adults? Don't they have money of their own? Since when does a parent HAVE TO pay for their adult child's birthday party and gift? Good lord...once a child turns 18, the parents is no longer financially obligated. Their mom should be thrown out of court just on that basis. Regardless of how much dad makes, he should not have to fork over money to pay for a birthday party.

Aug 29th, 2008, 12:18 AM	#5
lulu212121 Member	Isn't her mother the reason why Disney had to let Hillary go? Wasn't her mother making some ridiculous requests (demands) during the contract negotiating for Lizzie Maguire? The mother is petty.

Aug 29th, 2008, 12:29 AM	#6
robbins65 Member Location: Cypress, Texas	Hillary seems so together, amazing with parents like that.

Aug 29th, 2008, 02:25 AM	#8
gucci lover Member Location: tx	umm, hilary has enough money to pay for her own party... why is mom being so pushy?

Aug 29th, 2008, 04:21 AM	#9
bhurry Member	this is just so ridicolous that this even is an issue with not forking out money for a birthday party? get over it, go out have dinner with friends and family and call it a day.

Aug 31st, 2008, 06:51 PM	#14
digby723 Member Location: Northern Virginia	I agree w/ everyone elses comments! I wonder if Hilary even wants this party, or if her mom is just trying to get more $$. If Hil's mom can't live off of 10k a month, then there is something wrong! 10k would pay (for an average household) about 3 months worth of expenses! (Thats assuming that one is paying about 2k work of morgage). If I was a judge and I had to hear this BS, I'd rule in the dads favor. Hil's 18 and has more than enough $ (unless, she too is like her mom and blows 10k a month!) to throw her own damn party if she wants to!

Sep 1st, 2008, 12:14 PM	#15
meela188 Member	anyway why is he selling off assets that have not yet been distributed to him? i read the transcripts of her testimony,let me say it was so funny. the husbands lawyer asked hillary's mom where she expects him to get the 25,000 from and she replied "the same place he gets the money to buy his girlfriends son all of those expensive gifts". lol, priceless.