Shannen Doherty's Heartbreaking Allegations: Ex-Husband Delays Divorce Amidst Cancer Battle

Actress Shannen Doherty has filed a legal complaint against her estranged husband, accusing him of intentionally dragging out their divorce proceedings while she battles stage 4 breast cancer. Doherty claims her ex is hoping she will die before he is legally obligated to pay spousal support, leaving her struggling with mounting medical expenses.

In a shocking legal filing, actress Shannen Doherty has accused her estranged husband, photographer Kurt Iswarienko, of playing a "sadistic push and pull game" by delaying their divorce in the hopes that she will die before he is required to provide her with spousal support.

Shannen Doherty's Heartbreaking Allegations: Ex-Husband Delays Divorce Amidst Cancer Battle

Doherty, who has been open about her stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, filed divorce papers last year. However, she alleges that Iswarienko has refused to provide her with any temporary spousal support or contribute to her legal and medical expenses.

In court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Doherty writes, "It is simply not right that Kurt be permitted to prolong our divorce in hopes that I die before he is required to pay me while he continues to live his life and shirk his responsibilities to his dying wife of more than 11 years."

Shannen Doherty's Heartbreaking Allegations: Ex-Husband Delays Divorce Amidst Cancer Battle

Doherty claims that Iswarienko's income has been significantly higher than hers in recent years, yet he has failed to make any payments towards her support. She also accuses him of spending lavishly on luxuries such as airplane travel, medical spas, and jewelry.

The actress details how her income has plummeted due to her medical treatments and lack of work in the past year. She also mentions that her residuals from her former show, "Charmed," will soon decrease significantly as it will no longer be available on mainstream streaming platforms.

Shannen Doherty's Heartbreaking Allegations: Ex-Husband Delays Divorce Amidst Cancer Battle

Doherty expresses her concern that Iswarienko is intentionally delaying the divorce settlement to avoid paying spousal support if she does not survive. She argues that their assets are not difficult to divide and that the divorce should not be complicated.

She is requesting $15,343 monthly in spousal support, citing Iswarienko's high income and her own mounting medical expenses. Doherty also alleges that Iswarienko has not provided her with information on his income, making it difficult for her to assess his ability to pay support.

Shannen Doherty's Heartbreaking Allegations: Ex-Husband Delays Divorce Amidst Cancer Battle

Fox News has reached out to representatives for both Doherty and Iswarienko for comment, but they have yet to respond.

Doherty's allegations have sparked outrage and sympathy from fans and fellow celebrities alike. The actress's battle with cancer and her estranged husband's alleged actions have highlighted the challenges and complexities that can arise during a divorce amidst serious illness.