In the latest developments surrounding Kelly Clarkson’s high-profile divorce, the singer has been instructed by a Los Angeles County court to pay her estranged husband, Brandon Blackstock, nearly $200,000 each month. According to reports from US Weekly, effective April 1st, Clarkson must provide Blackstock with $150,000 in spousal support, in addition to $45,601 per month for child support to assist with their two children, River, 7, and Remington, 5. This totals approximately $195,601 every month.
To put this into perspective, Clarkson reportedly earns around $1.9 million monthly. Meanwhile, Blackstock, who is the former stepson of country music star Reba McEntire, is shifting his career focus from the entertainment industry to becoming a full-time rancher, as stated by The Blast.
The contentious divorce, which Clarkson filed for in 2020 citing “irreconcilable differences,” has not only been marked by emotional upheaval but also by legal disputes involving Clarkson’s father-in-law’s management company, Starstruck Management. After their separation, the company claimed Clarkson owed over $1 million in commissions. In response, Clarkson filed a complaint alleging that both Brandon and his father imposed unrealistic fees while she was under their management. She argued that their contracts should be deemed void and unenforceable.
In November, Clarkson was granted primary custody of their children. Additionally, she has been ordered to cover Blackstock’s legal fees, amounting to $1.25 million. Despite the challenges, Clarkson has expressed her desire to move forward with her life, recently filing for a separate trial to terminate her marital status, allowing her to be legally single while financial and custodial issues are settled.
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Summary:
Kelly Clarkson has been ordered to pay almost $200,000 monthly to her estranged husband Brandon Blackstock as part of their divorce settlement. This includes spousal and child support. Clarkson’s legal battles continue with Blackstock’s management company claiming unpaid commissions, while she alleges they charged her unreasonable fees. She is seeking a separate trial to officially end her marriage.
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