Hunter Biden Seeks Dismissal of Contempt Motion, Argues No Legal Duty to Maintain Ties with Young Daughter

Hunter Biden is seeking to dismiss a contempt motion filed by the mother of his youngest child, arguing in an Arkansas court that he has no legal obligation to maintain a personal relationship with his 7-year-old daughter, Navy Joan Roberts.

The motion, filed by Lunden Roberts earlier this month, alleges Biden violated their 2023 settlement by abruptly cutting off communication with the child and failing to deliver promised artwork as part of child support arrangements. Roberts claims the sudden estrangement has caused their daughter "emotional trauma."

Biden's attorney, Davis Langdon, countered in Tuesday's filing that the child's emotional state and relationship with her father are "immaterial" to the legal proceedings, noting the original court order did not mandate personal communication. The filing characterizes Roberts' renewed legal actions as attempts "to embarrass Defendant and make a national spectacle of his personal life."

The dispute revisits a 2019 paternity case that was settled last year, reducing Biden's monthly child support payments from $20,000 to $5,000, with provisions for artwork to supplement financial support. Roberts now seeks increased payments, citing Biden's "lavish lifestyle" and disparities between Navy's circumstances and those of Biden's other children.

Langdon argued no violation occurred regarding the paintings—reportedly valued in six figures during Joe Biden's presidency—as no specific delivery timeline was established. "As long as thirty paintings are assigned to the Child by the deadline, Defendant will have complied," the filing states.

The case highlights ongoing legal complexities for the president's son, who faces separate federal tax and gun charges. It also underscores tensions between legally enforceable support agreements and expectations of parental involvement in children's lives.

Michael Torres, Family Law Attorney (New York): "This isn't about feelings—it's about contract interpretation. The court will examine whether specific terms were breached, not whether a parent-child relationship deteriorated."

Dr. Elena Rodriguez, Child Psychologist (Chicago): "Legally irrelevant doesn't mean psychologically harmless. Sudden parental abandonment at this developmental stage can have lasting impacts, regardless of the court's purview."

Sarah Jenkins, Political Commentator (Washington D.C.): "It's grotesque. Using legal technicalities to justify ghosting a seven-year-old? This isn't a contract dispute—it's about basic human decency. The privilege on display here is staggering."

David Chen, Political Analyst (Virginia): "This filing follows a predictable pattern—legally narrow arguments avoiding moral dimensions. Strategically, it's about containing the narrative while other legal battles loom."

Roberts' motion details that Biden and his daughter shared scheduled calls until he "suddenly and without warning" ceased contact. She described the child's distress at a family wedding where Navy realized "her dad would not walk her down the aisle."

Biden's legal team maintains Roberts has failed to demonstrate any material change in Biden's financial circumstances warranting increased support. The case continues in Arkansas's Independence County circuit court.