Sia Agrees to Pay $42,500 Monthly Child Support to Estranged Husband Dan Bernad
Singer Sia has agreed to pay her estranged husband Dan Bernad $42,500 per month in child support, due on the first of each month. The amount is far less than Bernad's original request of $250,000 monthly in spousal support.
Pop singer Sia will pay her estranged husband Dan Bernad $42,500 every month in child support, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. The payments are scheduled to be made on the first of each month.
The agreed amount is significantly lower than what Bernad initially sought. He had requested $250,000 per month in spousal support, arguing that Sia had the financial ability to maintain their previous lifestyle.
In his court filing, Bernad detailed their expensive lifestyle during marriage, claiming they spent over $400,000 monthly on luxury items like fine dining and private jet travel. He argued that Sia should pay spousal support to keep up their "financial status quo."
The final settlement focuses specifically on child support rather than spousal support, suggesting the court distinguished between supporting their child versus maintaining Bernad's lifestyle. Details about custody arrangements have not been made public.
The case shows how celebrity divorces can involve massive monthly payments that exceed what most families earn in a year. It also highlights the difference between child support and spousal support in high-wealth divorces.
Watch for final divorce decree details and any appeals to the support arrangement.
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