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The legal name of Dwyane Wade's daughter is at the center of a court battle

Dwyane Wade (from left), Zaya Wade and Gabrielle Union at the Better Brothers Los Angeles 6th annual Truth Awards on March 07, 2020.

Dwyane Wade is trying to legally change his transgender daughter's name and gender. But his ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches, is asking the court to stop him.

The former pro basketball player originally filed a petition with the Los Angeles court for 15-year-old Zaya Wade, whom he has sole custody of, on Aug. 22. But on Tuesday, obtained by Entertainment Tonight.

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