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Vanessa Amorosi’s Mom Heartbroken After Court Battle: ‘I Want My Daughter Back!’

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Joyleen Robinson, the mother of singer Vanessa Amorosi, expressed a heartfelt desire for reconciliation within their family, as they navigate through a tough legal dispute that led to Vanessa’s eviction of Joyleen from their home in Narre Warren.

In 2023, the renowned pop star filed a lawsuit against Robinson, claiming exclusive ownership of two properties. These include a rural residence in Melbourne that Robinson calls home and another property located in Los Angeles where Vanessa usually stays. This legal action was taken nearly a decade after a dispute between them regarding her music profits.

Regardless of her current hardship of homelessness, Robinson shared with A Current Affair on Wednesday that her deepest desire is to reconnect with her daughter, whom she fondly refers to as a former best friend, and finally meet her grandson for the very first time.

Robinson expressed that she truly cares for her home and holds a deep affection for it, yet there’s something even greater – her love for her daughter. In addition, she shared that she has been profoundly affected by the deterioration of their relationship, leaving her heartbroken.

I, being a diehard fan, haven’t had the pleasure of seeing Vanessa, now 43, since our paths parted in 2017 when she moved across the pond to America. However, my admiration for her remains unchanged and will forever burn strong.

When queried about whether she thinks her daughter continues to love her, Robinson answered with a hint of hope, saying, “I certainly hope so, I certainly hope so.

Offering a message for her estranged child, a tearful Robinson pleaded, ‘Come home. 

I invite you back home, where we can all reunite as a family once more. I’m eagerly looking forward to getting acquainted with your young son, who happens to be my grandchild – a delight I haven’t experienced yet.

As a devoted admirer, I’m proud to share that the acclaimed artist behind Absolutely Everybody is a parent to our son Killian, born in 2016. My husband, the skilled Brazilian martial arts trainer Rod Busby, and I exchanged vows in 2017, making us a family.

When queried about their dispute, Robinson attributed it to issues within the music industry and a supposed brain aneurysm that her daughter allegedly experienced.

After my encounter with the brain aneurysm, I underwent a significant transformation. It seems that was the event that necessitated a barrage of medications for me.

Robinson shared that her daughter had suddenly stopped communicating with her, finding this behavior peculiar, and then asked for details about her mother’s earnings.

She mentioned receiving an email one day, asking for some basic information about her business. So, my younger daughter and I took the time to compile and send all the details to her.

‘I’m a very honest person, right? I don’t take nothing from anyone.’

Previously, Robinson expressed her belief to Daily Mail Australia that her daughter sustained a brain injury over nine years ago, which may have erased some of her memories.

The mourning mother remarked that she thought Vanessa had someone guiding her, whispering advice about financial matters.

She remarked, “It seemed like they were discussing something. It felt like they were whispering into her ear. They kept asking questions like ‘Where is your money? Where is your money?’

Love has found herself in a standstill dispute with her mother following a lawsuit she filed concerning the ownership of real estate in both Australia and the U.S., after an emotional rift between them.

Since 2001, Robinson has resided on a semi-rural estate in Narre Warren, which lies in the southeastern part of Melbourne. Meanwhile, the property involved in the dispute is currently Amorosi’s residence in California.

2024 saw Supreme Court Justice Steven Moore decide that Amorosi rightfully owned the properties. However, she would owe her mother approximately $870,000 as restitution.

In October of the previous year, I found myself back in court following unsuccessful mediation efforts by attorneys on behalf of both the mother and daughter.

According to Joel Fetter, Amorosi’s lawyer, the singer is proposing two out of three possible solutions for a resolution between them after the recent court decision.

Initially, Mr. Fetter stated that Amorosi could keep her mother at the house if she agreed to sell her share in the local real estate holdings.

Robinson has the option to put the property up for sale, but it appears there were disputes regarding the method and price of such a transaction, as reported in court.

In a court setting, Mr. Fetter mentioned that it was customary for the Real Estate Institute of Victoria to be assigned the task of choosing a real estate agent, or alternatively, someone who is well-versed in picking real estate agents would be used instead.

As a devoted admirer, I’d put it this way: In the second scenario, I, being Amorosi, was supposed to remit a payment to Robinson, following our exchange of funds for the settlement of costs we incurred together.

The proposal was put forward just before the court case began, and if accepted by Robinson, he would end up receiving $350,000 while forking over $300,000 to Amorosi.

Supreme Court Justice Steven Moore is considering if the decision was ‘fair’ or justified, which factors he will take into account when deciding about the costs involved.

He stated that the primary offer, representing a total sum of $350,000, significantly falls short of what the court has ordered Robinson to receive.

It was explained in court that the calculations used to determine what Robinson owed had errors, yet as per Mr Fetter, the overall amount due remains intact.

As a die-hard admirer, let me share my take on Robinson’s legal team’s argument regarding the controversial figure. Daniel Harrison, Robinson’s counsel, firmly challenged the method used to compute this number, asserting it held no relevance whatsoever in determining the ultimate proposal.

He stated that the issue at hand is quite significant, and while he doesn’t believe there was any intention or carelessness involved, the figure of $300,000 was an enormous mistake.

‘Making that decision was a significant error, and it wouldn’t be right for anyone, including my knowledgeable colleague or the plaintiff, to argue that the goal justifies any means taken to achieve it.’

In March 2021, Amorosi initiated a lawsuit aiming to obtain exclusive control over a trust, with both women being initially named as the proprietors.

The performer asserted that she personally purchased the properties through her own earnings, adding that her mother was quite generous by giving away a substantial amount of the money she made.

Mr. Farrer stated, “It was her who made the earnings needed to purchase it. Given her recent financial gains, it’s only logical that she would desire to buy a home for herself.

Additionally, she maintained a consistent stance throughout the following years, asserting that the house belonged to her.

In essence, I argue that when Amorosi proposes splitting the house equally (50/50), it displays great generosity, considering the potential outcomes.

In their counterclaim, Robinson asserted that the Narre Warren house was purchased for them both, and it was within the kitchen of their former family home where they had reached an agreement on this matter.

According to the supposed terms, if the singer encountered any money troubles, Ms. Robinson was to reimburse the original $650,000 buying cost.

In 2014, she used the proceeds from selling their old house (amounting to $710,000) to settle the outstanding balance on Amorosi’s $1.2 million mortgage in California, stating that the terms of their agreement had been met.

However, it was determined by Justice Moore that the “kitchen agreement” was not valid, meaning Robinson would receive a total of $650,000 (principal) and $219,486 (interest) as reimbursement.

Last October, it was disclosed to the court that Robinson’s previous statements – which he subsequently withdrew – suggested that the trust was intended to benefit the entire Amorosi family.

Robinson informed A Current Affair that she hasn’t received payment yet, and her daughter has until the end of this month to settle the debt.

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Vanessa Amorosi for comment. 

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2025-04-23 14:08

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