Renowned musician Slash, born Saul Hudson, is seeking legal relief regarding an alleged overpayment in spousal support to his ex-wife, Perla Ferrar. The ex-Guns N’ Roses guitarist is claiming that he has overpaid a total of $1.5 million, which he aims to have deducted from future payments. This claim comes after he asserts that his business manager failed to adjust the support payments when his income changed.
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According to court documents filed on 13 August and reported by multiple outlets, including PEOPLE, Slash maintains that his business manager, Pam Malek, has been responsible for the management and calculation of these payments. The musician reportedly stipulates that she overlooked a reduction in the cap for spousal support, which decreased in 2021, 2022, and 2023. As a result, he alleges that he continued making higher payments, leading to a significant discrepancy over the span of three years, amounting to an overpayment of $1.5 million.
Slash, aged 61, asserts that he has been a dedicated provider for Ferrar since their divorce in 2014, following a marriage that lasted from 2001. Currently, he pays Ferrar approximately £100,000 per month, along with additional quarterly payments that depend on his income exceeding certain thresholds. In previous divorce proceedings, Slash agreed to pay Ferrar a total of around £6.6 million.
In his filing, Slash expressed his confusion and frustration about the alleged administrative oversight, remarking that he has adhered to the terms of their divorce settlement for over a decade. He revealed that he and Ferrar’s representatives attempted to reach a private resolution regarding the overpayment earlier this year, but no agreement was reached.
Ferrar, who is 51 years old, appeared to respond to the news through her Instagram Stories. However, she did not directly address the court case or the reported overpayment. Instead, she shared a series of posts that seemed to convey her thoughts on dating and independence, hinting at a desire for empowerment. In one post, she shared a video of a woman on a baggage conveyor belt with the caption, “Dating apps suck. Trying my luck here,” followed by a message about seeking someone who matches her energy and lifestyle.
In another post, Ferrar used a meme featuring Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” expressing a cheeky sentiment about building her own happy ending. Similarly, she shared content promoting the virtue of remaining single rather than settling for a less-than-ideal relationship. One of her videos showed a woman in bed reflecting on the past, before transitioning to a clip of actor Johnny Depp exclaiming in confusion.
Ferrar’s posts may suggest a focus on her personal narrative and independence, but they do not specifically comment on the financial dispute currently unfolding.
The situation highlights the complexities and challenges that can arise in high-profile divorce settlements, particularly when financial arrangements are contingent upon changing circumstances. As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how the court will respond to Slash’s request for the alleged overpayment to be deducted from future spousal support, and what implications it may have for both parties moving forward.
As of now, neither Slash nor Ferrar has made any further public statements regarding the court filing or its potential impact on their current arrangements. Fans and observers alike will be keenly watching as the case develops in the legal arena.