Eddie Cibrian’s Wife Asks for More Money 0

Eddie Cibrian and Brandi GlanvilleCSI:Miami’s Eddie Cibrian filed for divorce from wife Brandi Glanville back in August, after going public with his relationship with singer/actress LeAnn Rimes. Glanville filed paperwork in a Los Angeles court this week, requesting additional temporary support from Cibrian.

She says Cibrian controls her credit card and pays only her household bills. Glanville claims that Cibrian cut off her access to cash for things like food and gas by lowering her card’s credit limit and prohibiting cash advances on it. The former couple has two young sons.

Glanville, a former model but current stay-at-home mom, requests at least $39,963 in monthly support from Cibrian. She says she needs $11,942 to cover her mortgage, $4,000 a month for food and eating out, $3,000 for clothes, $1,500 for child care, $750 for Pilates and another $750 for massages and facials, among other needs.

Cibrian purportedly grosses $60,000 per week from CSI: Miami.

Cibrian’s attorney, Neal Raymond Hersh, told media outlets: “Nothing could be further from the truth. Eddie’s responsibility as a father is his highest priority. He has been and will continue to be responsible to the children as well as Brandi. The parties are very working together to resolve the issues of custody and money.”

Cibrian will ultimately be required to pay child support for the couple’s sons until they reach 18. It is highly probable that Cibrian will also be required to pay spousal support to Glanville for some period of time. The amount of that spousal support (which is sometimes referred to as alimony or maintenance) will be determined by a judge (unless the parties come to a settlement agreement) based upon certain factors.

The California family law court will consider the standard of living established during the marriage; the marketable skills of Glanville; the extent to which Glanville’s earning capacity has been impaired by staying at home with the children; and the extent to which Glanville contributed to Cibrian’s ability to establish his career over the course of their eight-year marriage.

Additionally, the court will consider: the assets and debts of each party; the duration of the marriage; Glanville’s ability to be employed without disrupting the lives of the children; and other relevant factors.

A hearing on Glanville’s request is set for Nov. 23.

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