Clarkson’s bitter two-year authorized battle with Blackstock got here to an in depth in March 2022, when the unique American Idol winner agreed to pay her ex-husband simply over $1.3million along with baby and spousal assist.
“The divorce was extremely troublesome for her – messy, painful, and one thing she felt horrible about,” the insider added. “However she at all times needed her children to have one of the best relationship attainable with their dad.
“She by no means spoke poorly about Brandon to the children.”
As a part of the divorce settlement, Clarkson agreed to pay Blackstock, who beforehand labored as her supervisor, $115,000 per 30 days in spousal assist till January 31, 2024, and $45,601 a month in baby assist till the youngsters flip 18.
The courtroom granted the couple joint-legal custody of their two kids, with the Since U Been Gone singer acquiring main custody.