Amber Howard arrived at the courthouse the same day with her own attorney, but Dwight’s paperwork was processed first amid explosive drug allegations.
Both heading to the courthouse on the same day
On March 10, 2026, Dwight Howard filed for divorce from his estranged wife, Amber Howard, describing their marriage as irretrievably broken. What the headlines missed was that Amber had already planned to do the same thing. She arrived at the courthouse that same day with her attorney, ready to file her own divorce petition. Dwight’s paperwork simply moved through the system first.
Sources with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed that both filings happened on the same day, and that despite the dueling legal moves, the estranged couple is still living under the same roof at their Georgia home. Dwight had spent the weekend in California with his son, David, while Amber remained in Atlanta.
The divorce filing listed January 11, 2025, as their wedding date and confirmed the couple has no children together. Dwight also requested exclusive use of the couple’s Georgia mansion as part of the proceedings.
This is not their first attempt
This is the second time the couple has attempted to legally end their marriage. Amber filed for divorce in July 2025, roughly six months after they wed. At the time, the couple reconciled and withdrew the case. Sources close to the situation say this time is different.
The split follows a turbulent few weeks. Gwinnett County Police were dispatched to the couple’s home three times in two weeks, responding to a reported suicide threat, a domestic incident, and a theft report. The repeated police visits added pressure to a relationship that was already fracturing in public view.
Amber’s social media allegations go viral
Days before the divorce filings, Amber, also known by her entertainment name Amy Luciani, posted a series of videos on Instagram that quickly spread across social media. The livestream reportedly drew more than 2.5 million viewers.
In the videos, Amber spoke tearfully about the state of their marriage and alleged that Child Protective Services had removed Dwight’s daughter from their home due to substance abuse concerns. She claimed CPS and police had visited the property three times within a three-month period.
She also held up a large bag containing a white substance and made allegations about cocaine use. In addition, she alleged that Dwight had coached his 12-year-old son to lie to conceal his drug use. She described seeking marriage counseling on multiple occasions and said she had returned to the marriage after her first divorce attempt because people in her circle urged her to stay.
Amber’s background before the spotlight
Before the marriage brought her into tabloid territory, Amber had spent years building a career in entertainment. She began as a member of a girl group called Entrance alongside her sisters, opening for acts including B2K and Bow Wow in her early career. After relocating to Atlanta, she shifted to solo music, releasing singles and building a presence in the hip-hop space. She also appeared on Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta, which gave her a larger public profile.
Dwight Howard’s oldest son speaks out
Braylon Howard, Dwight’s 17-year-old son with television personality Royce Reed, addressed the situation in a video circulating online. He spoke in measured terms about family dynamics without making direct accusations. Reed herself responded publicly to Amber’s allegations, suggesting she had raised concerns about Dwight’s behavior years earlier.
Dwight Howard has not issued any public statement addressing the allegations or the divorce filing.