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Celebrity Justice7/12/2010 9:20 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Melissa Etheridge's Ex Shut Down In Court

Melissa Etheridge's ex, Tammy Lynn Michaels, doesn't need $25,000 immediately since Melissa is footing the bills ... this according to an L.A. County Superior Court judge.

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Tammy's lawyer wanted the judge to order Melissa to immediately pay 25k to his client, whom he claims is destitute.  The lawyer wanted another 25k from Melissa for legal fees, but Melissa's attorney, Neal Hersh, convinced the judge Melissa was paying for everything -- housing, food, schools, the works -- so Tammy's claim that she can't afford to live is bogus.

TMZ broke the story ... Melissa filed to end their domestic partnership, and Tammy then filed, claiming the two were married and she wanted the marriage dissolved.

The next hearing is set for September.

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Chris:  580 days ago

Melissa's on the hook for child support, spousal support, the house, the cars, EVERYTHING. She wanted gay marriage equality, she got it!

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My New Name:  580 days ago

So are they operating under the impression that Melissa is simply a money pit?

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tracker:  580 days ago

MILLISA IS NO GOOD JUST LIKE ROSIE ODONNELL.THEY HAVE WIVES UNTIL THEY SPLIT THEN WELL WE REALLY AREN,T MARRIED SO I DON,T HAVE TO PAY.THEY ARE LOSERS......

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AM:  580 days ago

Why does Melissa look like a cross between Corey Feldman and Grandpa Munster?

Tammy Lynn is a dumb and a liar to think Melissa wouldn't bring proof. I know she's hurt but sheesh!

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ellen:  580 days ago

How could Tammy Lynn's claim be "bogus" when they lived as a married couple and Tammy was the one who quit her job to stay at home with the kids?! Melissa has some explainin' to do!

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FABIO:  580 days ago

She deserves half of whatever Melissa is worth.

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Aaron Salmon:  580 days ago

Somebody is lying!

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justsaying:  580 days ago

God is sad because they are lesbian. Melissa's parents are sad because they'll never see a grandchild and their blood lines stop with her. The Devil is happy because they are lesbians. And men are glad that that don't have to put up with either one of these finger poking, c*nt licking, wannabe men. Well.......at least two of the four a happy.

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KO:  580 days ago

All this time I thought ME was a sincere and honest person. She has four children. Did she shut Julie down when asked for support for there two children. Unfortunately, ME needed a younger woman to make her feel whole! That said, cancer came and this sweet woman said, and i paraphrase "In sickness and in health" with the flowers! ME is a woman who has let fame taint the most important relationships, that when her career is done will comfort her. Good luck with the fame and money for now! People like you usually die alone! I really like your music. But I don't like you as a person! Good luck being alone!

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Pretty LL:  580 days ago

if they were married and Tammy Lynn really was a stay at home mom then Melissa needs to help her out. if Melissa wants to be married, she needs to play by the same rules everyone else does.

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AJLind:  580 days ago

*** MELISSA ETHERIDGE IS A ****TY HUMAN BEING. ***

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Big Daddy:  580 days ago

LMBO AM Grandpa Munster, and Corey Feldmen. I scrolled back up, and your right!!! hahahaha

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AAudrey:  580 days ago

She looks like KENDRA! just sayin...

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vindog:  580 days ago

Something is smelling a little fishy here. LOL

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jdjdjd:  580 days ago

Homo relationships never work... it's an abnormal lifestyle and factually unhealthy.
Not to mention nasty, and yeah stop spreading all these STD's around ya queers!

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