The divorce proceedings between Mike Epps and his wife Mechelle took a turn for the worst this week when the soon-to-be ex Mrs. Epps accused the comedian of cutting off completely from the finances.
According to Bossip, Mechelle says Epps cut off her financial resources in an effort to reduce the amount of support he will ultimately have to pay.
Mechelle said she deserves $118,468 a month in temporary spousal and child support, but Mike said she should get much less than that – $26,503 to be exact – because his massive debts to the tax man should come first.
“Mike is attempting to force me to settle by cutting off my support,” Mechelle said in a declaration that was obtained by BOSSIP. “He has been paying our bills like always, until recently. Now he is cutting off my access to bank accounts and credit cards in an attempt to coerce me to settle.”
Mechelle cited the following expenses to justify the amount she presented.
She said their mansion alone costs $30,000 a month to maintain, and she needs the child support because she is their daughters’ primary caregiver and Mike only sees his girls a few hours a week. She said their nanny is paid $3,500 a month and the children attend a private school that costs $72,000 a year in tuition.
A Judge’s ruling has yet to be handed down in the matter. The duo have two children together.