Gleb's Ex Claims Poverty Amid Divorce Battle

Elena Samodanova, the ex-wife of 'DWTS' professional Gleb Savchenko, has presented a stark financial picture in recent legal documents. She reported earning just $3,846 last month before taxes, a figure she states is far below her needs. Samodanova's average monthly income over the past year, from her role as an assistant studio manager and a rental property, totals approximately $6,253. Her reported monthly expenses are significantly higher, amounting to $17,601.18, though she notes $3,000 of these were covered by others.

Adding to her financial challenges, Samodanova has accrued over $127,500 in debt, stemming from a house renovation loan and a line of credit used for family living expenses. This disclosure comes as she and Gleb Savchenko are engaged in a custody dispute over their daughter, Olivia. Their other daughter, Zlata, resides with Samodanova in Hong Kong. Savchenko has previously alleged that Samodanova and her fiancé sent inappropriate messages about him to Olivia, claims Samodanova has refuted.