Shannen Doherty’s Divorce with Kurt Iswarienko Filed Before Her Passing: Details on Spousal Support Battle

The Hollywood industry suffered a great loss with the passing of actress Shannen Doherty on July 14 after her courageous battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. Before her tragic death, the 53-year-old star took a significant step by filing for divorce from her ex-husband, Kurt Iswarienko.

According to reports by The U.S. Sun, documents filed in court on Friday, July 12, showed that Shannen and Kurt were mutually seeking a default dissolution of their marriage. In a surprising move, Shannen decided to waive her right to spousal support and also requested that her ex-husband’s right to spousal support be waived as well. The court filing stated, “I knowingly give up forever any right to receive spousal or partner support.”

This decision came amidst a contentious legal battle between the former couple, with Shannen alleging that Kurt was withholding financial information related to his photography work and deliberately prolonging the divorce proceedings as her health declined due to cancer. In response, Kurt’s lawyers disputed these claims, stating that he had offered a settlement in October 2023, indicating his willingness to resolve the matter.

Shannen, best known for her roles in shows like “Charmed” and “Beverly Hills 90210,” had initially filed for divorce in April 2023 after 11 years of marriage. The actress was vocal about her financial needs during this time, requesting $15,434 per month in spousal support to cover expenses like health insurance and decreasing residuals from her acting work.

Despite the legal complexities and personal challenges she faced, Shannen’s legacy as a talented actress and a fighter against cancer will be remembered by fans and peers in the Hollywood community. Her untimely death has left a void in the industry, but her strength and determination will continue to inspire many.