Fans of VH1are sure to remember watching MC Hammer officiate Sprague and
Feldman’s marriage on the set of The Surreal Life back in 2002. Unlike
the Hammer, this marriage is not too legit to quit.
Sprague filed for divorce on October 22, 2009. She seeks sole custody of
Zen, the couple’s 5-year-old son, and
spousal support.
Custody
In Ontario, the best interest of the child is of primary importance when
determining custody. After weighing the factors relevant to determining
the best interest of the child , the
status quo is usually upheld. This means that whichever parent primarily cared for
the child before separation and during separation proceedings will likely
be awarded the primary caregiver.
According to Cory Feldman’s official website, Sprague is a stay-at-home
mother who cares for Zen. This means that Sprague would likely be granted
primary custody of Zen if she filed for divorce in Ontario.
Spousal Support
In Ontario, Sprague would likely be entitled to Spousal Support based on
The Compensatory Principle. This principle states that parties should be compensated for contributions
they made to the other party’s career or other accomplishments during
their marriage.
Sprague stayed at home to care for Zen while Feldman pursued his career.
This will likely entitle Sprague to compensation for her unpaid labour
(i.e. taking care of Zen instead of pursuing her own career) in the form
of spousal support.