Melissa Etheridge
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Tammy claims that Melissa left her completely broke and she doesn't even have enough money to feed their kids at this point.
"When I went to get cash just last week [to eat] ... not enough funds," she wrote on her website.
Melissa's lawyers claim "[Tammy Lynn Michaels] is being completely supported by Melissa and has been since they separated," but Tammy is arguing otherwise.
She claims Melissa only "Pays all the bills she chooses to pay [and] pays all the bills her people thinks are important enough to pay is more accurate."
Celebs become spoiled children when they split. It's like daddy taking away the allowance. Stop bashing each other and start making your kids your priority. If their kids really are starving Melissa needs to cough up the money, and Tammy needs to stop airing their dirty laundry! You both need therapy!
July 15, 2010
Melissa was shocked when she was served with court papers while visiting her twins in Boston while taking a quick break from her tour. "[She] used our children as pawns," the Etheridge says in court papers that were released on Thursday.
Tammy currently doesn’t work and her expenses are as follows: Rent- $6,000
Groceries and household supplies- $1,500
Laundry-$50.00
Dining Out- $800
Clothing Budget-$5,000
Childcare- $4,300
Tammy feels like Melissa will have absolutely no problem supporting her and the twins as she makes tons of money.
She wants joint custody of their 3-year old twins.
Melissa filed the papers at L.A. County Superior Court citing irreconcilable differences and asked the court to not award financial support to Michaels.
Etheridge and Michaels registered as domestic partners in August 2005 and surprised everyone when they announced that they were splitting in April. Melissa was the one who was done with the relationship.
April 15, 2010
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"Melissa and Tammy Etheridge are saddened to announce that they are now separated," Melissa's rep tells Hollyscoop in a statement.
"We ask for consideration and respect for our family as we go through this difficult period," the statement added.
The two exchanged vows in Malibu back in 2003 and have two children together.
So sad! These two seemed so happy together. Guess there is no more happily ever after these days.
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Melissa has become the board of directors of the Noreen Fraser Foundation, which raises money to develop new prevention methods and non-toxic therapies for women with breast cancer.
Melissa said in a statement, "I have been searching for an organization to lend my name and insight with the same beliefs, outlook and treatment practices to combat women's cancers as I do. I look forward to helping NFF achieve their goals."
Noreen Fraser, President & CEO of the Noreen Fraser Foundation added: "We are very excited to have such a passionate cancer advocate and humanitarian join our board. The Foundation will benefit greatly from Ms. Etheridge's insight and experience – we look forward to working together to help women everywhere."
We love seeing celebrities use their money and star power to raise awareness for causes such as this! Melissa Etheridge was able to overcome her illness, and this will be an inspiration to so many other women in the same position.
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