The only thing worse than owing nearly $80,000 in child support? When the kid you're allegedly failing to support is fighting an inoperable brain tumor ... but that's just how the Real O.C.'s Slade Smiley happens to roll.
TMZ has obtained a letter sent to Slade's baby mama from the Department of Child Support Services last month, which states Slade owes her $77,356.75 in late child support payments ... plus 10 percent interest whenever he doesn't cut her a check on time.
Slade filed a request in L.A. County Superior Court two weeks after the DCSS sent the letter, asking a judge to lower the enormous child support bill because he says he's unemployed and makes zero dollars. Slade's rep tells us Slade has "jumped through burning hoops to take care of [his child's] well-being and health."
Slade's baby mama begs to differ, telling us Slade has only seen his sick 9-year-old son Grayson twice in the last year and a half -- and hasn't even sent the kid a birthday card.
Matt Keough from "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is in a real deep mess, he was just charged with two felonies following his DUI arrest on August 15.
Keough -- who was busted in Coto de Caza, CA driving three times over the legal limit -- was charged with "one felony count DUI with a prior felony DUI conviction within 10 years" and one felony count driving with a BAC of .08 or higher.
According to the Orange County D.A., "Keough was also charged with sentencing enhancements for having a blood alcohol level of .20 percent or more and a prior 2005 felony DUI conviction."
Technically, the D.A. says Keough had a BAC of .30 "an hour after" his traffic stop.
Keough faces three years in state prison if convicted -- he'll be arraigned on November 2.
"Real Housewife of Orange County's" Lynne Curtin was just evicted from her home -- and we've learned this wasn't the first time she's gotten the boot.
According to eviction docs we dug up, the Curtins were kicked out of a place waaaay back in 2003 as well. The amount they owed that homeowner: $9,104 ... and, allegedly, they never paid.
We called up the dude they stiffed, his awesome response: "Frank and his charming wife vanished like the wind behind a Taco Bell. I hope the current victims have better luck."
Not only did "Real Housewife of Orange County" Lynne Curtin not own the house she was living in on the show, she also didn't own the furniture ... and now she's accused of stealing a bunch of stuff after she moved out this week.
The actual homeowner claims Curtin stole a bookcase, credenza, armoire and a glass shelf -- worth around $5,000 -- and reported the alleged thievery to Laguna Beach Police Department yesterday.
The homeowner also claims the home's carpet was trashed, there were holes in the walls and the travertine tub was damaged.
We got a statement from the homeowner, who said, "I am blown away that grown people can behave this way. They have daughters, how can they seriously think they are setting an example."
"Real Housewife of Orange County" Lynne Curtinwas evicted from the home she rents on the show -- but Curtin must not understand what the word "eviction" means, because she's still living there.
The homeowner tells TMZ Curtin's family is refusing to leave, forcing her to file legal papers today with the OC Sheriff's Department ... translation: If they don't beat feet, police will have to physically drag them out.
In the meantime, the 51-year-old mother who actually owns the pad is forced to sleep on her 70-year-old parents' couch, adding, "It's humiliating to live in my old parents house because some O.C. housewife cant pay the rent."
As TMZ first reported, the Curtins owe the homeowner over $12,000.
"Real Housewife of Orange County" Gretchen Rossi says her late fiance didn't leave her "millions and millions of dollars" -- and she's right, he only left her 2.5.
We got a look at Jeff Beitzel's trust -- amended a month before his death -- and even though Rossi tried to make it look like he didn't leave her much in a "Real Housewives" reunion special, she actually pulled in a pretty penny.
Gretchen was awarded $2,500,000 -- some of which she collected from Beitzel's life insurance policy.
Rossi's not the only one who sounds disappointed about the dough -- we hear some of Beitzel's five ex-wives aren't too happy with her haul either.
FYI -- it seems Rossi's already moved on. She's been spotted recently with Slade Smiley.
It's curtains for Lynne Curtin -- the "Real Housewives of Orange County" star is finally getting the boot from the home she lived in on the show.
According to sources close to the situation, the Curtin and her husband never forked over more than $12,000 their landlord claimed they owed in rent and other expenses for the home they rented.
The family had several chances to come up with the cash -- see this story -- but we're told they only agreed to reimburse the homeowner for her moving expenses and a late fee.
So now they have 'til Thursday to get their stuff and go -- no word if Bravo cameras will be there for the big exit ... but we can guess...
Her three days are up -- but the "Real Housewife" who was facing eviction from her Orange County home isn't going anywhere fast ... and she has her underage daughter to thank!
TMZ has learned Lynne Curtin and her husband are claiming the 3-day notice they got from their landlord to either pay up or get out isn't valid -- because the legal doc was served on their daughter -- a minor.
As TMZ first reported, the Curtins -- who rent the home they live in on the show -- allegedly owe their landlord more than $12,000 in rent and other expenses.
Now, the Curtins have lawyered up ... contesting the eviction ... but we're told the landlord will re-serve the papers on an adult this time.
Looks like it's only a matter of time before Lynne has to get real ... or get out.
TMZ has learned Lynne Curtin from "Real Housewives of Orange County" could be evicted from her home -- if she doesn't come up with more than $12,000 in the next three days.
Just minutes ago, Curtin and her husband received a 3-day eviction notice from the owner of the Laguna Beach house where they live. Yes -- they're renters.
According to the notice, the couple owes the home owner a $10,000 security deposit, $600 late fee and $1,763 in other expenses. The homeowner also claims the Curtins have been delinquent on their utilities -- which have now been shut off.
And it gets worse -- the Curtin's real estate agent claims the reality star and her husband never forked over $2,500 in commission for getting them into the house back in June.
The best part -- Bravo cameras happened to be rolling when the eviction notice was served ... wonder if they'll exploit that storyline on the show?
Being busted for DUI is nothing new for Matt Keough of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" -- but this latest bust takes the cake.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they busted Keough on Saturday afternoon when he rolled a stop sign in Coto de Caza, Calif. But Keough didn't stop right away, so the Sheriff's say they had to follow him all the way back to his place. Law enforcement gave him a blood test -- and he was THREE TIMES over the legal limit.
Keough was taken into custody and posted on $10,000 bond according to the O.C. Sheriff's Department.
Keough was sentenced to 180 days in an O.C. jail back in January 2008 for violating the probation of a 2005 DUI arrest.
Slade Smiley must hit like a "Real Housewife of Orange County" -- because it took some guy a whole week to realize Slade even (allegedly) hit him. Or at least that's what we're guessing.
Laguna Beach PD is looking into an altercation Slade allegedly got into at a friend's birthday party back on July 15.
Law enforcement told us that "there was a pushing and shoving match" that led to the other guy leaving the party. The hotel where the party was being held did not call the cops that night and neither did the other guy ... until eight days later.
Gretchen Rossi from"Real Housewives of Orange County" shamelessly hunts for the camera lens in Malibu yesterday, even as a tetherball swings dangerously close to what may or may not be her original parts.
The bell has rung and the gloves are off for Round Two of Gretchen Rossi vs TheDirty.com -- and this time it's over a topless photo instead of compromising bathroom pics.
TheDirty posted a photo yesterday of the "Real Housewives of Orange County" star riding topless in the passenger seat of a car -- and now Gretchen has tagged the Costa Mesa Police Department in to join her in the fight against the website.
We've obtained a letter the CMPD fired over to TheDirty's lawyers, saying they've now launched an investigation over the origins of the photos -- which still remain on the site.
It's the most "real life" drama Rossi has ever been a part of.
It's safe to say Gretchen Rossi is not TheDirty.com's #1 fan.
"Real Housewives of Orange County" star Gretchen Rossi is pissed off about a photo that was posted online of her on the toilet. Her lawyers fired off a cease and desist letter to the TheDirty.com, demanding the pic's removal.
In the letter, Rossi claims the pics were stolen from her and posted without her authorization. The photo is still up on the site.
Here's what we're wondering ... who takes a picture of themselves on the toilet? Just askin' ...
Not only is "Real Housewives of New York's" Alex McCord out of a job, but thanks to her wacko husband Simon van Kempen, she was almost out of her clothes too ... again.
Matt Keough from "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is in a real deep mess, he was just charged with two felonies following his DUI arrest on August 15.
"Real Housewife of Orange County's" Lynne Curtin was just evicted from her home -- and we've learned this wasn't the first time she's gotten the boot.
Not only did "Real Housewife of Orange County" Lynne Curtin not own the house she was living in on the show, she also didn't own the furniture ... and now she's accused of stealing a bunch of stuff after she moved out this week.
"Real Housewife of Orange County" Gretchen Rossi says her late fiance didn't leave her "millions and millions of dollars" -- and she's right, he only left her 2.5.
It's curtains for Lynne Curtin -- the "Real Housewives of Orange County" star is finally getting the boot from the home she lived in on the show. 
Being busted for DUI is nothing new for Matt Keough of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" -- but this latest bust takes the cake. 
Slade Smiley must hit like a "Real Housewife of Orange County" -- because it took some guy a whole week to realize Slade even (allegedly) hit him. Or at least that's what we're guessing. 
