Larry Birkhead Free to Leave Bahamas After Court Rejects Virgie Arthur Appeal

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A Bahamian court cleared the way Friday for Anna Nicole Smith’s ex-boyfriend to leave with their infant daughter Dannielynn, rejecting an appeal by the mother of the former reality TV star.

The judge ruled that a court in the United State would likely have the final say in the custody dispute between Virgie Arthur and Larry Birkhead, who was confirmed as the 7-month-old baby’s father after undergoing DNA testing.

Arthur was challenging a judge’s decision this week to allow Birkhead to leave the island chain with Dannielynn. Her attorneys argued that Birkhead might not return as directed for another private hearing in the case June 8.

"I’m happy because this is nonsense really," Birkhead said outside the courthouse.

Birkhead, a 34-year-old Los Angeles photographer, said he plans to leave for the United States once he fixes Dannielynn’s birth certificate to list himself as the father.

The court also ordered Arthur to pay Birkhead $3,000 in legal costs.

Smith’s last companion, Howard K. Stern, who had been listed as the girl’s father, patted Birkhead on the back after the ruling and said he was preparing himself emotionally to hand over custody. Stern has been living in the oceanfront home he shared with Smith.

"It’s difficult for me, but since Larry made it clear he wanted to be the father, I knew it was inevitable," Stern said. "I just want Dannielynn to have a good life, and I’m confident Larry will give it to her."

Stern said he hopes to be involved in the girl’s upbringing but that was up to Birkhead. "I’m not requiring written papers or court orders," he said.

During the hearing, Arthur took notes with a flower-tipped pen in a spiral notebook. "I’m writing prayers," she said. "I’m talking to God."

Arthur left the courthouse after the ruling without speaking to reporters.

Virgie probably needs a stiff drink after hearing the news.

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Posted on April 27, 2007 at 8:16 am (PST)

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6 Responses to “Larry Birkhead Free to Leave Bahamas After Court Rejects Virgie Arthur Appeal”

SomeChick says:
April 29, 2007 at 2:23 pm
no need 2 b soz. fergie’s a fat pig 2.
GO LARRY!!!
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a mother says:
April 28, 2007 at 10:39 am
OOPS!! im sorry,its Virgie Not fergie.
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a mother says:
April 28, 2007 at 10:36 am
THANK GOODNESS!!!! Congrats to Larry, and God Bless the baby. Father and daughter deserve a long happy life without “FERGIE THE FAT PIG” ruining their life. Fergie…stay in Texas where you belong,make a BIG BBQ PARTY FOR YOURSELF,, BECAUSE HONEY, YOU LOOK HUNGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!
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anonymous says:
April 28, 2007 at 12:16 am
That is WONDERFUL!! Good for you Larry!! There Larry was trying to work with the dumb b*tch, and she goes and sticks her fat nose where it doesn’t belong again! I say Larry keep Dannielynn as far away from Virgie as possible!! I have to agree with Howard on that one! The woman is Fvcked in the cranium! It’s all about the money for her! Worthless!!! I think she is proving Anna Nicole right more and more everyday!
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BRENDA CASSELMAN says:
April 27, 2007 at 1:35 pm
WELL HALLELOUYA!THANK GOD FOR SMART JUDGES.ITS ABOUT TIME LARRY GETS TO MOVE ON WITH HIS LIFE AND HIS PRECIOUS DAUGHTER DANNIELYNN.THAT WOMAN DRIVES YOU TO DRINK,AND HOW DOES THE HUSBAND STAND HER HIMSELF.IM SO HAPPY THAT VIRGIE HAS TO PAY PAY PAY FOR HER RECENT STUNT.GOD WOMAN MAKE UP YOUR MIND,YOU WANT THE BABY IN TEXAS BUT NOW YOU WANT HER IN THE BAHAMMAS,DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHERE YOUR HEAD IS SCREWED ON?MONEY MONEY,THATS ALL SHE WANTS.SHE PROVED THAT BY HOW SHE RAISED ANNA,MOMMY DEAREST,AND NOW YOU SAY YOU WANT DANNIELYNN!!!WHY SO YOU CAN DO TO HER WHAT YOU DID TO HER MAMA!!GO BACK TO TEXAS WHERE EVERYTHING IS SUPPOSED TO BE BIG,JUST LIKE YOUR MOUTH SO YOU SHOULD FIT RIGHT IN.GET LOST VIRGIE!
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someone says:
April 27, 2007 at 8:54 am
Good for Larry! Get the baby the hell out of there, and since Virgie tried so hard to block the move, keep her away from Dannielynn.
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