What hasn’t killedKelly Clarksonhas only made her stronger.
The singerfinalized her divorcefrom ex-husband Brandon Blackstock this week, and has emerged from the relationship ready to move forward, a source tells PEOPLE.
“Kelly is obviously happy to have the divorce finalized,” the insider says. “The kids have always been her main priority through everything. She truly is able to begin the next chapter of her life with her kids, and she’s also busier than ever with her career. She’s in a great place.”
Clarkson, 39, and Blackstock, 45, whosplit in June 2020after nearly seven years of marriage, share daughter River Rose, 7, and son Remington Alexander, 5.
“Kelly always worked so hard and is a great mom,” adds a second source. “She is very relieved that the divorce is settled. She just wants to be with her children.”
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
The insider adds that the former couple “had many issues” during their marriage, but that Clarkson “never expected the divorce to be so dramatic.”
TheKelly ClarksonShowhost agreed to give Blackstock a one-time payment of just over $1.3 million, as well as a monthly child support payment of $45,601, which began on Feb. 1, according to the documents.
She’ll also pay her ex $115,000 in spousal support per month until Jan. 31, 2024, but will keep ownership of both of their Montana properties. Blackstock will pay Clarkson $2,000 a month while he stays at the former couple’s Montana ranch until June.
The “Since U Been Gone” singer will keep the family pets, multiple cars including a Ford Bronco, a Ford F-250 and a Porsche Cayenne, as well as a flight simulator.
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock.Art Streiber/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty; Taylor Hill/Getty
The pair’s divorce documents also stipulate that both of their children will be vaccinated against COVID-19, as they will be traveling out of state to see Blackstock in Montana.
Clarkson filed for divorce in June 2020, citing irreconcilable differences, and requested she be declared legally divorced last July, reasoning that she and her ex “both deserve the opportunity to build a new life.”
The Grammy winner’s request was granted in August, and a source told PEOPLE at the time that she was “doing great and facing forward.”
Last month, shereportedly filed documentsrequesting a legal name change to Kelly Brianne.
source: people.com
