Kelly Clarkson is being forced to disable a collection of outdoor security cameras at her Montana ranch after her ex-husband, who still lives on the property, hinted that she's violating his privacy by having them on.
Court documents obtained by The Blast show that a judge is making the singer disable the cameras and show proof that she did so.
"Kelly [Clarkson] shall forth with turn off all web-cams, trail cams, and any other security cameras at (the address) which are now approximately 13 in total," the judge's order states.
Brandon Blackstock, Kelly's ex, didn't specify why he wanted the cameras off, but sources told The Blast it was all about privacy. Although none of the cameras in question are located inside the home, Brandon doesn't like that Kelly has access to video and images of everything that occurrs on the grounds.
Kelly and Brandon's split has been nasty, to say the least, and the ranch — where Brandon has lived since June 2020 — was a real point of contention. A judge ruled last year that the "Since You've Been Gone" singer owns the property by herself, which Brandon disagreed with. In a March settlement, it was determined that Kelly will keep the ranch but Brandon could live there until June 1. However, he was forced to pay Kelly $12,500 a month for rent.
The five-figure tab is a drop in the bucket for Brandon, as Kelly already gives him $115,000 per month in spousal support, which she is required to pay until January 2024. She also had to fork over a one-time, tax-free, payment of $1,326,161.
Kelly was recently granted primary custody of their two children — daughter River, 7, and son Remington, 5. Under the custody agreement, Brandon gets the children one weekend a month.