Fatman, Nicole's family "supported" him at first because they were trying to get custody of the kids if he ever went to prison. If he went to prison, he could have very easily handed custody over to his family and the kids be forced to visit him in prison and never see their mother's family ever again. You have to look at the bigger picture in that specific issue. Her family was only thinking about Nicole's children and making sure to get custody of them if he ever went to prison.