OnlyFans has become an incredibly controversial subject in modern American society, and everyone seems to have a different opinion on it. Critics say that it inherently devalues young women and teaches them to objectify themselves. Others say that OnlyFans has the potential to empower women – and make them rich. Whatever you believe about this online platform, it clearly has the potential to create complex issues during divorce.
Recent Divorce Case in North Carolina Provides a Snapshot of OnlyFans Income
A recent divorce case in North Carolina provides us with a basic idea of how much a content creator can earn on OnlyFans. In November of 2024, various sources reported that a North Carolina woman – who is also a reality television star – revealed her financial earnings on the platform during her divorce. These disclosures indicate that the woman earned over $16,000 in the space of just two weeks on OnlyFans. She also earned many thousands more in “tips” on other social media platforms within the same time frame.
Man Reportedly Spends $134,000 on OnlyFans While His Wife Battled Cancer
Another incident in 2024 involved a divorcing woman in Colorado who claimed her husband had spent approximately $135,000 on an OnlyFans model from Columbia while she was receiving treatment for breast cancer. The woman had apparently discovered that several of their credit cards had been maxed out, with the transaction records filled with payments to OnlyFans. The husband also reportedly used $40,000 of their family savings to fund his OnlyFans activities.
Man Divorces His Wife After She Starts an OnlyFans Account
Another divorce case in 2021 involved a man who allegedly ended his marriage specifically because his wife started an OnlyFans account. She states that her insistence to explore this form of income alienated not only himself but also their 11-year-old daughter. This child was reportedly teased by her classmates after her mother posted a pubic poll on Instagram, asking her followers whether she should join OnlyFans.
How Could OnlyFans Affect a Divorce?
OnlyFans has the potential to affect divorce in various ways. Perhaps the most obvious consequence involves the incredible income that a creator might accumulate within a few short months. It is theoretically possible for a stay-at-home parent or homemaker to completely reverse income disparity – transforming from a dependent spouse to the primary breadwinner within a short timeframe. Even if this spouse spent most of the marriage staying at home, they may suddenly find themselves paying their ex alimony, child support, and millions in a property division settlement.
Conversely, a spouse might be penalized for wasting marital property on OnlyFans. Some spouses may become addicted to these online activities in the same way as a substance abuse or gambling problem. This spouse may walk away with a much lower share of the marital property, equivalent to the amount of money wasted. If the spouse causes the family to incur debt due to excessive OnlyFans spending, they may be solely responsible for that debt after the divorce.
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