The wife of a former member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is fighting for a $75,000 monthly alimony payment.

Nicole Frusciante has filed legal papers demanding that the band's ex-guitarist John significantly increase his initial $20,000 payment.

According to TMZ in court documents she claims that she needs the higher payment to maintain her quality of living. Nicole states that she has no more than $30,000 in her bank account.

Divorcing: The wife of Red Hot Chili Peppers ex-guitarist John Fruscianteis demanding $75,000 a month following the demise of their four-year marriage

According to her papers the former couple shared three homes during their four years of marriage, as well as employing personal assistants. They also had a private music studio.

The couple had no children.

According to court papers, John's time with the Chili Peppers led him to amass a $14million fortune.

Filed for divorce: Nicole was wed to John for four years before she filed for divorce earlier this year

Former drug addict John, 45, wed Nicole in 2011, five years after he left the band which he had joined at 18.

Nicole, a drummer with the band Swahili Blonde, filed for divorce earlier this year.

While Nicole was John's first wife, he has had several relationships.

These include a five-year relationship with musician Toni Oswald, a seven-month fling with actress Milla Jovovich, and a two-year romance with actress Stella Schnabel.