If the payment was specified as a “clean-break” then he has no real grounds for demanding more money. But lawyers say the details of that settlement will be the key factor in Fielder-Civil’s legal claim. “Janis, in particular, is very upset about this.”įielder-Civil and Amy were married for two years, divorcing in July 2009. It is unbelievable that he is trying to tap into her estate and make a claim for money. The source said: “Amy’s family are obviously upset about this – particularly as it has come at such a sensitive time.” While another source added, “Blake is an utter scumbag. The claim comes just days after the eighth anniversary of her death. Since her death the value of her estate is believed to have grown considerably from song royalties.įielder-Civil has told Amy’s family his lawyers say he has a valid claim because he was with her for six years during which she released some of her best-selling material. Her after-tax assets of $3.64 million went to her mum Janis, 63, and dad Mitch, 68. To say that it would be inappropriate for him to benefit from her estate would be an understatement.”Īmy, who died aged 27 of alcohol poisoning on July, 23 2011, did not leave a will.
To give him another penny would be too much.
He also and spent a lot of their marriage in prison, bringing nothing but pain to everyone. They say: “He deserves nothing.” Fielder-Civil, 37, who has admitted introducing the bluesy pop star to heroin, is demanding a lump sum payout as well as a monthly allowance.Ī source close to the family, who now face a court battle with Fielder-Civil, said: “This is someone who spent a lot of Amy’s money during their time together. Not surprisingly, Amy’s family is furious and blasted junkie ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil’s attempt to grab the late singer’s money. (Fox News) Amy Winehouse has been dead for over eight years, but that isn't stopping her shameless ex-husband from making a $1.4 million legal claim on her estate.