Kelly Clarkson's Jaw-Dropping Divorce Settlement Details Have Just Been Released
Kelly Clarkson stunned fans in June 2020 when she announced her split from husband Brandon Blackstock, with whom she shares two children, River and Remington. The "American Idol" alum decided to end their nearly seven-year marriage after quarantining together in Montana during the COVID-19 pandemic, per Us Weekly. Many wondered about the real reason Clarkson ended her marriage with Blackstock, especially since the two went on to have a strenuous divorce. The pair battled over custody of their children, financial support, and assets, including their Montana ranch.
Clarkson was open about her split from Blackstock and all of the raw emotions that came along with it, but sources told People that the "Because of You" singer has been doing well despite the end of her marriage. "Kelly is more than fine," an insider told the outlet in August 2021. "She is doing great and facing forward. She's enjoying the fact that she has the kids for the vast majority of the time and is enjoying time spent with them."
Finally, after nearly two years of battling in divorce court, Clarkson and Blackstock's divorce was granted, and the details of their settlement may surprise you.
Kelly Clarkson is being forced to open her wallet to Brandon Blackstock
According to People, Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock are officially divorced. The couple, who have been duking it out in court, have officially settled their divorce and ended their marriage. As part of the divorce settlement, "The Voice" coach has been ordered to pay her ex-husband a large sum of over $1.3 million. She will also pay him $45,601 a month in child support for their two children, per The Blast. However, that's not all. Clarkson will pay Blackstock $115,000 a month in spousal support until January 2024, in addition to the child support.
Clarkson and Blackstock have agreed to share custody of their children, although the kids will primarily live at Clarkson's residence in Los Angeles. The couple also agreed that both children, River and Remington, will be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus to help protect them when they travel out of state to spend time with their father at his Montana ranch.
Meanwhile, Clarkson recently filed to legally change her name to Kelly Brianne, which is her middle name, per E! News. Court documents reveal that the singer had a "desire" to change her name to something that "fully reflects" who she is. It seems like Clarkson is ready for a fresh start following the end of her marriage, and she's looking to make some big life changes along the way!