Clarkson’s bitter two-year legal battle with Blackstock came to a close in March 2022, when the original American Idol winner agreed to pay her ex-husband just over $1.3million in addition to child and spousal support.
“The divorce was incredibly difficult for her – messy, painful, and something she felt terrible about,” the insider added. “But she always wanted her kids to have the best relationship possible with their dad.
“She never spoke poorly about Brandon to the kids.”
As part of the divorce settlement, Clarkson agreed to pay Blackstock, who previously worked as her manager, $115,000 per month in spousal support until January 31, 2024, and $45,601 a month in child support until the children turn 18.
The court granted the couple joint legal custody of their two children, with the Since U Been Gone singer obtaining primary custody.
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