LOS ANGELES — The tumultuous breakup of one of reality television’s most talked-about couples continues to unfold in court. 90 Day Fiancé star Shekinah Garner has officially requested $6,189 a month in spousal support from her estranged husband, Sarper Güven, citing the severe financial toll that their long-distance relationship took on her professional career.
The Price of Distance: Studio Closures and Business Losses
The legal battle intensified following their divorce filing on September 28, citing irreconcilable differences after marrying on November 11, 2024.
According to court documents obtained by media outlets, the aesthetician explains that her frequent trips to Turkey—visiting Güven every two months for roughly three weeks at a time before he secured his U.S. visa—forced her to repeatedly shut down her facial studio:
- Financial Setbacks: Garner claims that closing her business during these extended trips caused her to suffer net losses of approximately $51,000.
- Ex-Partner’s Earnings: Citing joint federal tax returns, she notes that Güven’s stand-up comedy business brought in over $280,000 in gross revenue and about $180,000 in net profit.
- Legal Demands: In addition to the monthly spousal support request, she is asking Güven to cover $35,000 in attorney fees and legal costs.
From Reality TV Redemption to the Courtroom
The relationship’s deterioration became glaringly obvious during their stint on 90 Day: The Last Resort Season 3, where they attempted to salvage their marriage. While Güven publicly announced the split during the tell-all episode on September 21, 2026—insisting he never chose fame over her—tensions boiled over following public stand-up jokes and mounting personal friction.
With the personal grievances set aside, the current dispute focuses strictly on financial terms and property division, marking a definitive end to a romance that began in 2022 when Garner traveled to Turkey.
Do you think Shekinah Garner’s spousal support requests are fair given the career sacrifices she made during their long-distance relationship?