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Mary J. Blige's Soon-To-Be Ex Husband Kendu Isaacs Reportedly Wants Spousal Support

Blige's divorce battle intensifies as her ex asks for spousal support in their divorce settlement.
Mary J. Blige Reportedly Files for Divorce from Husband Kendu Isaacs
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By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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Mary J. Blige may not want anymore drama in her life but her soon-to-be ex-husband doesn’t seem to have read the memo. 

According to TMZ, Kendu Isaacs, Blige’s husband of nearly 13 years, is asking for the Grammy winner to cough up big cash in their divorce proceedings. 

Court documents show that Isaacs is requesting that Blige pay spousal support following the termination of their marriage and has also requested that she cover his lawyer’s fees. 

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Blige has asked the court to deny his initial request. 

There is no word yet on whether the couple had a prenup agreement in place prior to their Decemeber 2003 nuptials.

Can Mary get a break?