The relationship between Moyer and the five-time NBA champion was combustible from the outset. After welcoming their first child, Dennis Jr. (DJ), in April 2001, and daughter Trinity in May 2002, the couple married on May 13, 2003, Dennis’s 42nd birthday. The ceremony took place in Newport Beach, California, but domestic calm never arrived. By 2004, Moyer filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
What followed was an eight-year legal stalemate characterized by multiple attempts at reconciliation, police calls to their residence, and protracted child support disputes. Court records from Orange County revealed that by 2012, Dennis owed more than $850,000 in back child and spousal support, with his defense attorneys arguing he was financially strapped and unable to fulfill the monthly requirements. The marriage officially dissolved in 2012, leaving Moyer with primary physical custody of both DJ and Trinity.
| Milestone Phase | Key Event & Date | Family & Financial Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Relationship | Met in Newport Beach (1999) | Shift from private life to high-intensity tabloid coverage. |
| Birth of Children | DJ (April 2001) & Trinity (May 2002) | Moyer assumed daily parenting while Dennis toured globally. |
| Marriage & Filing | Married May 2003; Filed for divorce 2004 | Began an eight-year cycle of legal separations and reconciliations. |
| Legal Dissolution | Divorce finalized in 2012 | Unresolved support claims exceeded $850,000; full custody to Moyer. |
| Modern Era | Trinity's historic NWSL contract (2022, 2026) | Moyer transitions to quiet supporter at national team events. |
