A few weeks after football player Jovan Belcher pulled the trigger on his longtime girlfriend Kasandra Perkins – then himself, their 3-month old daughter [Zoey Michelle Belcher] was appointed to Kasandra’s family. Belcher’s mother, Cheryl Shepherd appointed Kasandra’s cousin, Sophie Deon Perkins temporary guardianship until the two could reach a joint custody agreement through the courts system.
“The signed letter obtained by The Post reads: “I, Cheryl Shepherd, who has custody of child Zoey Michelle Belcher . . . hereby grant temporary guardianship . . . to Sophie Deon Perkins” — Kassandra’ cousin.
Given that Zoey was now awarded a hefty lump-sum [estimated at 3 million dollars] for her living expenses through college, Sheperd is reportedly seeking to be the appointed guardian and conservator of the estate. Here’s the breakdown of what
$108,000 a year for next four years
$48,000 in the fifth year
$52,000 a year until she is 18
$52,000 a year until she is 23 if she goes to college
$600,000 in life insurance
$200,000 for every year her father played
$100,000 retirement account
Total: $291,600,000Zoey’s networth:
Both Shepherd and Sophie Perkins will appear in family court on Jan. 28 for the final ruling.