A California judge officially gave the new name to the talk-show host, who is 39 years old, on Monday, March 28, 2008. “There being no objections to the petition for change in name,” obtained state court documents by . “The Decree has been signed and filed. The name of the Petitioner is changed from KELLY BRIANE CLARKSON, to KELLY BRIANE.
In February, the “Because of You” singer filed a request for a change in her legal name. This was weeks before she settled her contentious divorce from Brandon Blackstock. According to US, the original American Idol winner stated that she wanted to use her middle and first names because it was more true to her.
Clarkson explained the change before it was officially made, assuring her fans that her new name would not impact her career. “I had to give up my married name because I was divorcing. My middle name is still my personal name. Kelly Clarkson is still Kelly Clarkson,” she said on People (the TV Show)’s March 21 episode! ).
The Voice coach said, “I don’t think I could change Clarkson at the moment.” “I’m already 20 years old!”
After seven years of marriage, Clarkson divorced Blackstock in June 2020. The “Stronger” singer opened up three months after she filed for divorce.
“I mean, it’s no secret. “My life has been somewhat of a dumpster,” she said on the Today program. “Personally, it has been difficult the last couple of months.”
Clarkson was open about the possible effects of the split on Clarkson’s children. She spoke out about River Rose, 7 and Remy, 5, respectively.
“It’s horrible. There are many difficult parts. “The hardest thing for me are the children,” she stated on The Kelly Clarkson Show December 2020. That’s what I find most difficult. Your babies are what you should be concerned about.
The American Song Contest host was ultimately awarded primary custody after she and Blackstock made their agreement earlier in the month. Clarkson will have to pay Blackstock $115,000 per monthly in spousal support, and $45,6000 per months in child support. Clarkson, on the other hand, can live at their Montana ranch until June, but he must pay $12,500 per month rent to his ex.
