Mary J. Blige’s Estranged Husband Seeks Spousal Support

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Mary J. Bliges Estranged Husband Seeks Spousal
Support
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When most people think about spousal support in
Miami, they usually envision the husband paying
money to his ex-wife to help support her and the
children. However, this is not always the case.
Spousal support is designed to help the
financially weaker spouse get back on their feet
and maintain  the same lifestyle during the
marriage. Singer Mary J. Blige filed for divorce
from her estranged husband Kendu Isaacs, citing
irreconcilable difference after 12 years of
marriage. Isaacs is now seeking alimony. However,
Blige requested a judge to block Isaacs from
receiving any kind of spousal support. But Isaacs
is not backing down. He is requesting a court
order provision for funds after the separation.
It is a divorce battle that is the talk of the
RB music industry.
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Known as The Queen of hip-hop soul, Blige is
one pop musics most iconic figures. She
currently has a net worth of 10 million,
according to Celebrity Net Worth. But in recent
years, Blige has experienced some financial
problems. In 2013, she owed the IRS 3.4 million
and also owed the State of New Jersey 900,000.
In 2012, Blige was threatened with a lawsuit
after defaulting on a 2.2 million loan. Since
that time, Blige has paid her New Jersey debts,
but still owes money to the IRS. TMZ recently
reported the State of Jersey issued Blige a
166,000 lien.
Prior to their marriage, Isaacs had two children
with his first wife and an older daughter from a
previous relationship. Blige and Isaacs do not
have any children together. Adding to the
intrigue are allegations of Isaacs having an
affair with former video vixen, turned author
Karrine Steffans. Sources close to Blige cite the
affair as the cause of the divorce. Steffans has
denied the affair.  If Blige can successfully
prove infidelity, she may not have to pay spousal
support. When it comes to alimony settlements,
the court generally looks down on those who
commit adultery.
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• Whether you are a power couple or just a
  middle-class family, divorce can get messy.
  Spousal support is often one of the most delicate
  and unpredictable issues. Obviously, income and
  earning potential come into play.
• But there are also many other contributing
  factors such as
• The mental and physical health of both parties
• Each spouses financial resources
• Individual contributions to the marriage
• Parenting responsibilities
• Length of the marriage

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Mary J. Blige is just one of several celebrities
recently involved in high profile divorce
battles. In the last few months, Johnny Depp,
Drew Barrymore, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne and
Kaley Cuoco have all split with their spouses.
Unlike Hollywood, there is rarely a happy ending
when it comes to divorce. Issues, such as child
custody and spousal support are often the center
of some of the most acrimonious breakups. When
these important issues are at stake, it is
crucial to have an experienced Miami divorce
lawyer with a track record of looking out for
your best interests. Do not take chances with
just any attorney. To get started on seeking the
spousal support you need, contact Aventura
alimony lawyer Stephanie G. Morrow
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