Hearing may settle some issues in Dennis Hopper’s divorce case as he battles prostate cancer

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Judge to hear arguments in Hopper divorce

LOS ANGELES — A judge says Dennis Hopper’s estranged wife and daughter will be allowed to live on the actor’s property while the couple engage in a bitter divorce.

A judge also ordered the ailing actor-director to pay $12,000 a month in spousal and child support costs. The 73-year-old is battling prostate cancer and his attorney repeatedly described him during a hearing Monday as being “desperately ill.”

The “Easy Rider” star did not attend the hearing, but his estranged wife, Victoria, and his adult children were present.

Judge Amy Pellman sternly admonished them to try to work together to ease the impact of Hopper’s likely death on the couple’s 7-year-old daughter.

The divorce has seen numerous allegations lobbed by both sides.

Hopper’s attorney had argued that Victoria Duffy Hopper should not stay on the property because of the acrimony by both sides.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dennis Hopper’s divorce case is set to go before a key audience — a judge.

A hearing Monday in Los Angeles could determine how much spousal and child support Hopper’s wife Victoria Duffy Hopper will receive while the case is ongoing.

Hopper’s attorney says Hopper is terminally ill and unable to undergo chemotherapy as he battles prostate cancer.

Hopper and his wife of 14 years have been locked in the bitter feud since the “Easy Rider” star filed for divorce in January. He is seeking a quick end to the marriage. His wife contends it’s an effort to cut her out of the actor’s estate.

She says she is running out of money and has nowhere to move with their 7-year-old daughter.

Hopper’s attorney argues the couple had a prenuptual agreement to avoid a costly breakup.