Former Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade has been making the headlines recently due to his ongoing legal battle with ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches. The whole fiasco began back in August 2022 when Wade filed a gender and name change petition in court for his 15-year-old daughter Zaya, who came out as transgender in 2020. In response, Funches appealed to the court to reject Wade’s request and the matter only turned uglier. Amidst all that, Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union posted a family photo on social media recently that is winning hearts.

After Wade filed the request, Funches filed a petition of her own claiming that she was not informed about the plans of changing Zaya’s name. According to certain ‘proofs’ provided by her lawyer, as part of their divorce arrangement, Wade was required to include her in every decision-making aspect that concerned their kids. However, Wade claimed that he had the authority to ‘make decisions on her behalf’.

Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union and family melt fans’ hearts with a recent family picture

Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union uploaded a photo on their Instagram handle with a caption that seemed like a show of support to daughter Zaya. Wade, Union, and their youngest daughter Kaavia James posed together with Zaya. The couple also posted a series of other behind-the-scenes pictures and videos of Zaya’s photoshoot.

The caption read, “❄️☃️Winter Formal ❄️☃️ Supporting each other for life’s big moments is key. All the nerves, all the anxiety, all the fear… With loved ones by your side, no matter the challenge, we 10 toes down. Always. 🖤🖤🖤🖤”

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While Wade, Union, and Kaavia donned a casual look with sweatshirts and track pants, Zaya looked stunning in a white dress and minimalist jewelry topped with glossy makeup. The family clicked the photo together in between Zaya’s shoot that took place at their house.

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The adorable photo gained instant attention from fans with many praising the family for sticking together. Meanwhile, some fans became emotional after watching how Zaya’s parents were so accepting of her identity. One fan wrote, “Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!! I’m trans and I wish my parents would have been as comfortable with my transition.”

Here are some of the other reactions from fans:

“I wish all parents were as supportive as you both”

“Everyone should have parents like y’all. So proud of you. And deeply proud of Zaya.”

“She looked gorgeous and has an amazing support system in you guys.”

“LOVE THIS FAMILY!”

“What a beautiful example of supporting your kid! 💙💚🧡”

Funches accuses Wade of trying to profit off of their daughter

Following Dwyane Wade’s gender change request, ex-wife Siovaughn Funches filed a petition objecting to the former NBA superstar’s plea. Funches accused Wade of ‘pressuring Zaya for financial gain’. She stated that the 13x NBA All-Star had allegedly told her that, ‘a lot of money had been already made and that additional money will be made in relation to our child’s name and gender issue’.

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On the other hand, Wade accused Funches of not being a supportive mother towards their daughter. He clarified via a statement that neither he nor anyone else in their house has forced Zaya to do anything against her wish.