Britney Spears' Child Support Payments to Ex-Husband Ending As Their Youngest Turns 18

Pop Icon's Financial Burden to End Soon

Britney Spears' financial obligations to her ex-husband Kevin Federline are nearing an end as their youngest son, Jayden James, turns 18 this September. The singer has been paying Federline $20,000 per month in child support since their 2007 divorce, totaling over $5 million to date.

A Decade-Long Obligation

The substantial child support payments were part of the couple's divorce settlement after their three-year marriage. Spears and Federline share two sons, Sean Preston, 17, and Jayden James, 16. The payments were intended to cover the children's educational, medical, and extracurricular expenses.

Sources close to Spears have indicated that she is relieved to see the end of the child support payments, which have been a significant financial burden. The singer has faced various legal and personal challenges in recent years, including her highly publicized conservatorship battle.

Federline's Response

Federline has not publicly commented on the impending end of child support payments. However, he has previously expressed gratitude for the financial assistance, stating that it has allowed him to provide a stable home for their children.

Federline has maintained a relatively low profile since his divorce from Spears, occasionally appearing in the media to discuss his experience as a father. He has also pursued a career as a DJ and has been involved in various business ventures.

Looking Ahead

As Jayden James reaches adulthood, both Spears and Federline will have to adjust to a new chapter in their lives. Spears will be free from the financial obligation of child support, while Federline will no longer receive the monthly payments.

It remains to be seen how the end of child support will impact the relationship between Spears and Federline. The former couple has had a strained relationship in the past, but they have both expressed a commitment to co-parenting their children.