The divorce battle between Kelly Clarkson and her separated husband Brandon Blackstock is still ongoing, and one of the problems the former couple must resolve is the Montana ranch they shared during their marriage.
According to the court documents obtained, U.S. WeeklyThe 39-year-old Clarkson wanted to sell the property because it was an “economic burden” for her. However, it was reported that her 44-year-old ex did not agree to the sale because he plans to use it for his new career as a rodeo manager.
According to the document, Blackstock stated at hearings in February and March that he plans to become a full-time rancher. He claimed that he wanted to leave the entertainment industry as soon as possible because he used “the least amount of time” to manage one of his remaining clients, Blake Shelton.
The judge wrote in court documents filed on Friday: “The evidence in this case shows that after the separation date, the defendant made a very careful choice and changed his life to become a full-time rancher.”
The judge continued, “He testified that he did not make any efforts to expand his client list and music management business…. The defendant made a very thoughtful choice, and he testified that he planned for a long time. , Significantly changed his lifestyle. Working in the music and entertainment industries, working full-time in farming communities and lifestyles in farming and cattle breeding.”
The court found that the cost of maintaining the Montana ranch was as high as $81,000 per month. However, the request to sell the title of the first season of “American Idol” was rejected.
Blackstock, who lives and works there, asked for an order, including that he would be responsible for paying for the ranch. If Clarkson cannot pay for the maintenance, he will be allowed to make another motion to sell the property.
Last year, the “Voice” coach talked about how much she enjoys working on the ranch.
“Walking into nature is a good thing. As a society, we have not done enough,” Clarkson said in an interview. Digital episodes of her show“We have been working non-stop, so it is great to be here, sitting by the creek, hearing the water, all the trees around. I only like the sounds of nature, not cars, not people on top of each other. “
Clarkson and Blackstock tied the knot in 2013 and announced their split in June 2020. The predecessor had two children-7-year-old River and 5-year-old Remington.
Last month, a judge in the Los Angeles County Court order Beginning in April, Clarkson paid her separated husband a monthly payment of $150,000 in spouse support and $45,601 in child support. Clarkson’s monthly payments to Blackstock totaled $195,601, which is approximately $2.34 million a year.
Clarkson filed a motion in July calling for a separate trial to terminate her marital status and Be declared single In their ongoing divorce. If her petition is approved, the anchor “Because of You” will be considered single while the divorce proceedings continue.
Kelly Clarkson will serve as a judge for the 20th season of The Voice.
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