Ethan Klein is pushing back against his estranged wife Hila Klein’s request for spousal support as their divorce proceedings move forward.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Ethan has asked a judge not to award financial support to either him or Hila. His response comes after Hila requested spousal support when filing to end their marriage following more than a decade together.
Despite the disagreement over financial matters, Ethan’s legal team appears to agree with Hila’s request for joint custody of their three children. The former couple shares Theodore, 7, Bruce, 4, and Sunny, 2.
However, Ethan is also asking the court to confirm that certain assets and income belong to him separately. His legal team wants the court to recognize money and property he acquired before the marriage and after the couple’s separation as his separate property.
Both filings list Oct. 13 as the date the couple separated. Hila also requested that her last name be changed back to her maiden name. Additionally, she asked the court to require Ethan to cover her legal expenses.
Hila Accused Ethan of Having an Affair
The divorce filing came after Hila publicly discussed the breakdown of her relationship and accused Ethan of infidelity.
The 38-year-old internet personality filed for dissolution of marriage on Monday, according to court documents. She and Ethan, 41, married in 2012.
On Oct. 23, Hila shared an Instagram post describing what she said happened behind the scenes of their marriage. She claimed Ethan had admitted to being involved with another person for more than six months.
Hila said she noticed changes in his behavior and attempted to address her concerns. However, she felt her questions were dismissed rather than answered.
“I could sense something was wrong,” she wrote, explaining that attempts to discuss the situation were “met with dismissive answers and no action.”
“Things that bothered me continued to bother me, and he did nothing about it,” she continued. “Eventually, he was caught in a lie, and I knew I was done. But the lies continued. ‘It was just a kiss’ became ‘it was emotional cheating.’ ”
Hila alleged that Ethan eventually acknowledged an affair lasting more than six months. She also said she did not know the full extent of what had happened.
“I am in survival mode, trying to navigate separation, co-parenting, and unthinkable heartbreak,” she wrote. “All I can do right now is focus on taking care of myself and my children, one day at a time.”
The Divorce Is Moving Forward
The couple’s separation marks a major change for the internet personalities, who built a public presence together over the years.
For now, both appear to be seeking joint custody of their children, while their court filings show differing positions on financial support and the division of property.
The divorce has not been finalized, and a judge will ultimately determine any unresolved issues.
Ethan Klein Opposes Spousal Support for Both Parties as Hila Divorce Moves Forward