(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster finds it "unfortunate" that she finds herself in family court.

The singer is currently embroiled in a bitter custody dispute with his former spouse over their two children Usher Raymond V, four, and Naviyd Ely, three.

Tameka's son and Usher's stepson Kile unfortunately died after becoming brain dead following a jet ski accident.

Kile was laid to rest on July 27 in Atlanta and less than a week later Tameka and Usher found themselves back in family court.

"Sadly, I remain in the unfortunate position of having to respond to and attend court proceedings that were not initiated or begun by me. I did not file this custody case (January 2011) and was content with the 'joint custody' arrangement that we share. Most importantly, nor do I wish to appear in court while I am mourning the loss of my son," she wrote in a statement released to Global Grind.

"I have only been defending myself and protecting the best interests of my children through my counsel.

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the countless number of people who opened their hearts, extended their prayers, well-wishes and remained hopeful for my son Kile during the last weeks of his life. Again I THANK YOU ALL!" (C) Cover Media