After Kelly filed for divorce from Brandon in June 2020 after nearly seven years of marriage, the exes had since been engaged in a lengthy legal battle surrounding spousal support, custody of their children and the singer's Montana ranch.
- January 4, 2024
AceShowbiz - It looks like Kelly Clarkson has a good start in 2024. "The Kelly Clarkson Show" host makes her final spousal support payment to ex-husband Brandon Blackstock and she "couldn't be happier" with it.
"Kelly is feeling relieved that her spousal support to Brandon has come to an end," a source told Us Weekly. "She's been ready for this for a while now and is so happy her payments to Brandon will be complete."
"It's so nice knowing that this chapter of her life can close with the new year. Kelly's looking at this as a fresh start and she couldn't be happier for a clean slate in 2024."
Kelly filed for divorce from Brandon in June 2020 after nearly seven years of marriage. The exes had since been engaged in a lengthy legal battle surrounding spousal support, custody of their children and the singer's Montana ranch. The "American Idol" winner and Blackstock eventually settled their divorce in March 2022.
Per court documents obtained by Us at the time, Kelly agreed to pay Blackstock spousal support of $115,000 monthly until January 2024. She was also asked to pay a one-time, tax-free fee of $1,326,161.
In the divorce settlement, Kelly was granted primary custody of the twosome's children, River, 9, and Remington, 7. She also agreed to pay $45,601 a month in child support until their kids "reach the age of eighteen," graduate high school or become self-supporting.
