A Cairo family court is scheduled to review a lawsuit filed by actress Zeina against actor Ahmed Ezz for failing to pay 180,000 Egyptian pounds in alimony for a maid. The lawsuit, filed by Zeina's lawyer, seeks to have Ezz imprisoned for not fulfilling a final court order requiring him to pay the outstanding alimony. The debt relates to 10 months of unpaid alimony for Zeina's twin children.
This is not the first time Zeina has taken Ezz to court over alimony payments. Previously, a different lawsuit filed by Zeina was dismissed after Ezz paid 570,000 Egyptian pounds in outstanding alimony. The new lawsuit focuses on Ezz's failure to pay for a maid, which was part of his financial obligations to the children. Ezz and Zeina have been embroiled in a long-standing dispute over child support and other financial responsibilities.
In a related case, a higher court previously ruled that Ezz must pay monthly alimony of 60,000 Egyptian pounds to Zeina's twin children. This amount was reduced from the initial 80,000 Egyptian pounds ordered by a lower court. The initial ruling was based on Ezz's reported high income from his acting career, including his role in the film "ولاد رزق".
Zeina recently filed a new lawsuit, citing Ezz's increased income from various acting roles, including the film "الممر" and the series "أبو عمر المصري". She presented documents to support her claim that Ezz's financial situation has significantly improved in recent years. This new information may impact the court's decision on the current lawsuit.
The ongoing dispute between Ezz and Zeina dates back to 2014, when Zeina sought to prove the paternity of her twin children. Ezz initially refused to undergo a DNA test but eventually accepted a court ruling that confirmed his paternity. In 2017, Zeina obtained a divorce from Ezz, but the two have continued to litigate over financial responsibilities.
In a separate ruling, a family court ordered Ezz to pay 23,306 British pounds in school fees for the twin children for the 2022-2023 academic year. This ruling highlights the ongoing financial obligations Ezz faces towards his children. The court will now consider whether to imprison Ezz for failing to pay the maid's alimony.
The case has significant implications for Ezz, who may face imprisonment if he is found to have willfully neglected his financial obligations. The court's decision will be closely watched, given the high-profile nature of the parties involved. A final ruling is expected to be issued after considering the arguments presented by both sides.
Key points
- The Egyptian court will decide whether to imprison Ahmed Ezz for failing to pay 180,000 Egyptian pounds in alimony for a maid.
- Ezz has previously faced lawsuits from Zeina over alimony payments and was ordered to pay 570,000 Egyptian pounds in outstanding alimony.
- The ongoing dispute between Ezz and Zeina involves multiple financial obligations, including child support, school fees, and maid's alimony.
