Dwight Howard Drops Restraining Order Against Estranged Wife

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Dwight Howard has dropped the restraining order against his estranged wife Amber Rose Howard amid their ongoing divorce proceedings, his attorney confirms. The retired NBA player filed for divorce from his wife of 14 months on March 9, and authorities were previously called to his Georgia home three times in early March for a suicide threat, a domestic incident, and a theft report.

Why it matters

The high-profile divorce case between the former NBA star and his wife has garnered significant media attention, raising questions about the challenges celebrity couples can face when ending a marriage.

The details

According to Howard's attorney, dismissing the protective order was the 'first step in the process of amicable resolution' as the couple works to end their marriage. Howard alleged that his estranged wife Amber Rose stole close to $20,000 worth of his possessions, including a wedding ring and phones, from his car on March 7. The retired player has five children from previous relationships.

• On March 5-7, authorities were called to Howard's Georgia home three times for a suicide threat, a domestic incident, and a theft report.
• On March 9, Dwight Howard filed for divorce from his wife Amber Rose, who filed for divorce just hours later.
• On April 15, 2026, Howard's attorney confirmed he has dropped the restraining order against his estranged wife.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Dwight Howard and Amber Rose Howard are working to resolve their divorce case amicably, with the dismissal of the restraining order being the first step in that process.