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Donovan Michaels Demands Higher Support from Billionaire Ex

11/8/2025

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Donovan Michaels, the estranged husband of billionaire David Geffen, seeks higher spousal support.
He says Geffen offered $50,000 monthly and cites that Geffen spent about $3 million per month during their marriage.
Michaels alleges Geffen is trying to limit his access to support and has caused emotional harm.
Geffen, worth about $9 billion, says he provided $400,000 since their separation, and they married in March 2023 without a prenuptial agreement.

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Donovan Michaels, the estranged husband of billionaire David Geffen, seeks higher spousal support.
He says Geffen offered $50,000 monthly and cites that Geffen spent about $3 million per month during their marriage.
Michaels alleges Geffen is trying to limit his access to support and has caused emotional harm.
Geffen, worth about $9 billion, says he provided $400,000 since their separation, and they married in March 2023 without a prenuptial agreement.