Corey Feldman Speaks Out Amid Wife's Demands for Increased Spousal Support After DWTS Stint
UPDATE 11/19/25 at 2:50 p.m. ET: Corey Feldman addresses his ongoing legal dispute with his separated spouse, Courtney Feldman.
“Many have questioned the suffering I’m enduring, but suffering isn't solely physical,” stated the 54-year-old Corey on Monday, November 17, in an X post accompanying an article on Courtney's recent legal requests. “Frequently, emotional and psychological anguish can surpass physical discomfort. While I'm facing numerous distressing situations, I will persevere.”
Responding to a fan's message of encouragement, he stated, “It's preposterous, yet in California, such behavior is effectively condoned.”
“Do you truly believe I welcome the publication of these stories?!” Corey questioned a different follower. “You are gravely mistaken! The public doesn't grasp the true nature of my existence!”
Initial Report:
According to an exclusive report from Us Weekly, Corey Feldman's separated spouse, Courtney Feldman, is seeking higher spousal support, citing his substantial earnings from his appearance on Dancing With the Stars.
Courtney submitted legal papers on Tuesday, November 11, requesting a raise in her monthly financial assistance from the 54-year-old Corey.
Her petition characterized Corey as a “prominent former child star and active musician and performer,” contrasting with her own employment as a part-time coffee barista and a part-time Goodwill associate.
The couple, Courtney and Corey, married in 2016 and separated in 2023. Agreements regarding spousal maintenance and legal costs remain unresolved. Corey began providing $2,000 monthly support to his ex in August 2023, escalating to $3,500 monthly by November 2024.
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Courtney asserted her belief that the support should be elevated to $7,226 each month, attributing this to an increase in Corey's accessible income. She highlighted his recent participation on Dancing With the Stars, alleging that participants typically earn between $125,000 and $300,000 for their involvement.
A forensic accountant, she stated, determined Corey's gross income for the initial eight months of 2025 to be $21,878, with an average gross income over 20 months of $19,797. Courtney indicated she still holds minimum wage positions and resides outside the state due to the unaffordability of living in Southern California.
Courtney sought for the support payments to be backdated to October 2024, acknowledging any payments Corey had already made. She additionally requested a one-time payment of $16,712 for past due support.
She specified that these payments ought to continue for three years, concluding on September 30, 2027. Courtney mentioned an $8,000 debt to her divorce attorney and sought for Corey to cover an extra $15,000 in her legal expenses.
Within her court submission, Courtney claimed she was compelled to borrow funds from her father on one occasion. She further expressed discontent about her lack of a vehicle, contrasting it with Corey's “access to two to three luxury cars.”
Courtney stated that they possessed no real estate properties. She noted that Corey owned three businesses established prior to their marriage, in which she did not seek a share.
She did, however, request $42,409, asserting it represented half of their shared assets. Courtney claimed that upon their separation, they held almost $85,000 in bank accounts, and she desired her portion.
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Her legal representative asserted, “Subsequent to their separation, Courtney experienced considerable [health problems], leading to substantial medical costs paid out-of-pocket, presently totaling $4,379.35.”
Courtney petitioned the court for an elevation of her monthly maintenance, $16,000 in overdue support, a one-time payment of $42,000, a vehicle “should one be accessible,” $15,000 for legal invoices, and $4,000 for her healthcare costs. Corey has not yet presented his defense in court.
Samantha Waranch, Corey's publicist and a close confidante, informed Us, “I can state that these demands are surprising and extravagant. Corey has consistently provided financial assistance to Courtney for an extended period. He has covered her health insurance from the moment of her departure.”
She further remarked, “Corey has perpetually put immense effort into everything he possesses, and he wishes for everyone connected to him to forge their own accomplishments instead of depending on his.”
Corey initiated legal separation proceedings in September 2023, following almost seven years of matrimony. His legal documents cited “unresolvable disagreements” as the basis for the dissolution, listing June 22, 2023, as the date of separation.
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In her counter-filing, Courtney petitioned the court to grant her spousal maintenance. She claimed to have been compelled to reside with acquaintances, lacked a vehicle, and needed to borrow funds from relatives.
She asserted the marriage deteriorated because of Corey's supposed social activities. Courtney stated she informed the actor in early 2023 that she would “cease ‘partying’ anymore” owing to her “declining well-being.” She further added, “The moment I refused drugs, our relationship swiftly disintegrated.”
Corey refuted these allegations in November 2024 via a statement issued to In Touch.
“I am profoundly wounded by the fabricated claims regarding our divorce. Individuals genuinely acquainted with me recognize these accusations were crafted to dramatize the narrative and elicit compassion from the judiciary and the populace,” Corey stated. “Instead of refuting every unfounded assertion, for the benefit of my family, I will merely state that we became incompatible for the same reasons numerous marriages fail.”
