Jay Faires

Jay Faires, who filed for a divorce from television host Debbie Matenopoulos on November 12, 2008, is reportedly seeking spousal support from Matenopoulos. According to court documents, Faires claims that Matenopoulos "pays for nothing" and "continuously lived beyond their means."People: Debbie Matenopoulos & Ex Squabble Over Alimony (January 27, 2009) Matenopoulos denied the claims stating, "Not only do I currently pay my own expenses, I also did so for the entire duration of our marriage."People: Debbie Matenopoulos Says She's No Freeloader (January 28, 2009)

People Magazine reported on February 18, 2009, that Matenopoulos is now asking for $12,558 in monthly spousal support from Faires accusing him of "having other bank accounts, foreign and domestic, that he has not disclosed."People: Debbie Matenopoulos Asks for $12K Monthly Support (February 18, 2009)

1. Full name: Despina "Debbie" Matenopoulos
2. Born: December 13, 1974
3. Birthplace: Richmond, Virgina
4. Is of Greek ancestry
5. Attended Virginia Commonwealth University and New York University
6. Was once a co-host on The View, but was fired and replaced by Lisa Ling
7. Was the story coordinator for MTV News: UnFiltered
8. Can now be seen on The Daily 10
9. Appeared in the film Endsville
10. Appeared in the show Celebrity Deathmatch

"Notwithstanding the fact that [Matenopoulos] earns at least $225,000 annually, she had her lawyers send my lawyer the cable bill and her cell phone bill to pay.If [she] wants to continue to live [in our home] and won't agree to sell, she should be paying all expenses associated with her use and occupancy, i.e. the mortgages, property taxes, utilities, insurance, gardener, pool, alarm, etc."—Jay FairesPeople: Debbie Matenopoulos & Ex Squabble Over Alimony (January 27, 2009)

"[She] apparently believes that at some point in time [the home's] value will increase by some $3.5 million. She also apparently believes that I ... pay all expenses ... while she lives there and pays for nothing, and waits for a real estate miracle to happen."—Jay FairesPeople: Debbie Matenopoulos & Ex Squabble Over Alimony (January 27, 2009)

"I am incredibly offended by these gross accusations and false claims that have no merit. I am very proud to say, not only do I currently pay my own expenses, I also did so for the entire duration of our marriage."—Debbie MatenopoulosPeople: Debbie Matenopoulos Says She's No Freeloader (January 28, 2009)

"As far as living above our means goes, as my husband has stated, if Jay is anything at all he is a shrewd businessman and has started three companies from the ground up. He knows a thing or two about balancing a budget and would never be so irresponsible."—Debbie MatenopoulosPeople: Debbie Matenopoulos Says She's No Freeloader (January 28, 2009)