The couple had welcomed their daughter in 2008, but Murphy had caused a stir at the time by insisting on a paternity test. In court documents, Murphy's lawyer has since stated that the actor is "not interested" in getting to know Angel.
Mel B's ex-husband, Stephen Belafonte, has attempted to gain step-parent visitation rights with Angel, but according to his lawyer, Grace Jamra, Murphy has not responded to her attempts to discuss the matter.
Jamra has also claimed that Murphy has had no contact with Angel, and has been avoiding legal papers. Mel B and Belafonte were in court recently, with the former resisting his attempts to gain visitation rights with Angel and their other step-child, Phoenix.
Mel B also alleged that Belafonte had shown inappropriate videos to Angel, causing her distress.
The couple was granted a divorce in November 2017, with Mel B citing emotional and physical abuse during their ten-year marriage.
