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Kelly Clarkson is 'facing forward' amid divorce from Brandon Blackstock

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Kelly Clarkson is remaining positive amid finalising her divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.

According to People, the Kelly Clarkson Show host, 39, is "facing forward" and focusing on her the former couple's kids River Rose, seven, and Remington Alexander, five.

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It comes days after Clarkson was ordered to pay Blackstock, 44, $US200,000 (approx. $272,000) a month in spousal and child support.

Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock, divorce

Kelly Clarkson is feeling 'great' and 'facing forward' amid divorce from Brandon Blackstock. Instagram

"Kelly is more than fine. She is doing great and facing forward," a source told the publication. "She's enjoying the fact that she has the kids for the vast majority of the time and is enjoying time spent with them."

"The court order is what it is," the insider added. "It is strictly temporary support until a final settlement is worked out."

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock in 2015.

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock tied the knot in 2013. FilmMagic

The temporary agreement has Clarkson paying Blackstock US$150,000 (approx. $203,965) in spousal support, and $US45,601 (approx. $62,006) in child support.

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Clarkson reportedly earns $US1.9 million (approx. $2.5 million) a month in income and must pay the amount as the pair iron out details of their divorce.

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According to People, the 'Since U Been Gone' singer is also expected to pay her estranged husband $US1.25 million (approx. $1.69 million) towards his legal fees.

Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson

Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock in Los Angeles on June 4, 2020. Getty

Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock in Los Angeles on June 4, 2020. The couple married in October 2013.

In November last year, Clarkson was awarded primary custody of their kids.

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