Kelly Clarkson's divorce petition seeks joint legal and physical custody of Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock's two kids, River Rose and Remington Alexander. According to MSN, the "Since U Been Gone" hitmaker also asked for the implementation of spousal stated in their prenuptial agreement.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock agreed to have joint custody
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Billboard's Women in Music 2017 with FIJI Water HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Brandon Blackstock (L) and honoree Kelly Clarkson attend Billboard’s Women in Music 2017 presented in partnership with FIJI Water on November 30, 2017 in Hollywood, California.

Blackstock's response, filed by the powerhouse celebrity attorney Samantha Spector, listed the same TBD for the date of separation. According to The Blast, Brandon believes that he and Clarkson should share physical and legal custody of their kids.

With regards to the support of Brandon, it appears that he and Kelly will work out the issue together as Brandon didn't check the box to terminate support. Rather, he checked the box "other" and listed "reserved."

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Clarkson wants children to grow up in a loving environment

In MSN's report, the development in Kelly and Brandon's divorce came after it was claimed that Kelly is focusing her energy on their children as a result of the couple's split. According to an insider, Kelly had to work through the effects of hurtful events in her childhood.

Clarkson's priority is making sure that her children will grow up in a stable and loving environment. The source added that Kelly Clarkson thought of Savannah and Seth as her children, too and that she has a special relationship with both of them. The "Breakaway" singer wants to remain close with her step-kids, as per MSN.

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Kelly spotted wearing a diamond band 

In a picture of Clarkson headed to her friend's house in Los Angele on Sunday, the singer can be seen with a ring on her finger. However, it is not clear if it is the same as Clarkson's engagement ring, according to The Sun.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock agreed to have joint custody
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Kelly Clarkson wears band on her ring finger one month after divorce from husband Brandon Blackstock

The "Already Gone" singer wears a ring that looks similar in size and color to the estimated $150k ring that ex-husband Blackstock gave her when they became engaged in 2012. In the pictures, the ring could be seen as switched from the ring finger while on her way to a friend to the middle finger as she headed out with her friend. 

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock agreed to have joint custody
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Kelly Clarkson wears band on her ring finger one month after divorce from husband Brandon Blackstock. 

Kelly turned to music to cope with divorce

The Sun reported previously that Clarkson and Blackstock "clashed on so many levels" after they moved to Hollywood from Tennessee. According to a source, the "Broken and Beautiful" singer's decision to start coaching The Voice and host a talk show put a strain on the couple's seven-year marriage.

The quarantine heightened their problems. according to a source, so Kelly filed for divorce. The insider added that Kelly has turned to music to cope with her divorce and performed several emotional covers on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Recently, Clarkson shared her mental health as being an up and down battle as she also suffers from depression during the lockdown, according to The Sun. 

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