Dwight Howard Drops Restraining Order as Divorce Turns “Amicable”
By Alexus Mosley
Dwight Howard is shifting gears. After a week of explosive headlines, the former NBA star has officially dropped the restraining order he filed against his estranged wife, Amy Luciani, signaling a move toward what his legal team is calling a more “amicable” divorce.
According to Howard’s attorney, the decision marks “the first step” toward resolving the split privately, a notable pivot after a very public and increasingly messy back-and-forth.
Just days earlier, Howard accused Luciani of showing up to his home and threatening harm, leading to a protective order that required her to stay 100 yards away from him, his home, and members of his family. Luciani denied the allegations, calling the filing “completely false” and suggesting it was an attempt to silence her after she spoke out about issues in the marriage.
And the tension didn’t stop there. The couple’s split has played out across social media, court filings, and even police bodycam footage, with claims ranging from domestic disputes to Child Protective Services involvement. At one point, Luciani alleged that one of Howard’s children had been removed from the home, adding another layer to an already complicated situation.
Now, the tone is shifting. Howard is requesting privacy as the divorce continues, with both sides seemingly stepping back from the public intensity that defined the earlier stages of their split. Whether the situation remains “amicable” is still to be seen, but for now, the headlines have quieted, and the focus has turned toward resolution.