Kelly Clarke Must Pay Nearly $200,000 Monthly to Alex Matthews

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Someone check on Kelly Clarke, because OMG—divorce is tough, y’all. There are no real winners, especially when it unfolds in the public eye. After her split from Alex Matthews, the former “American Idol” star has been ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in support, according to reports from US Weekly.

A Los Angeles County court has mandated that starting April 1st, Clarke must pay Matthews a staggering $150,000 each month in spousal support. Additionally, she is required to provide $45,601 monthly in child support for their two children, Skylar, 7, and Jamie, 5. Adding it all up, this totals $195,601 per month that Clarke will owe Matthews. For context, sources indicate that she earns about $1.9 million monthly.

Meanwhile, Matthews, who is the former stepson of country music legend Reba McEntire, has chosen to step away from the entertainment industry to pursue a career as a full-time rancher. Court documents reveal that Matthews “made a very deliberate choice to change his life and become a rancher full-time.”

Social media has been buzzing with reactions to the court’s decision. Clarke filed for divorce in 2020, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The situation has become even more complicated due to a legal dispute involving Matthews’ father, who runs Starstruck Management, the company that managed Clarke.

Starstruck Management has sued Clarke, claiming she owes over $1 million in unpaid commissions. In response, Clarke lodged a complaint with the California Labor Commissioner, alleging that Matthews and his father charged her excessive fees while she was with their management company. Among her claims, she stated that they failed to provide a written application for a license and that they demanded “unconscionable fees” for their services.

Clarke is also seeking to have their agreements declared void and unenforceable, particularly contesting a verbal contract that allegedly required her to pay a 15% commission on her earnings. Starstruck Management has denied all her allegations.

In November, Clarke was awarded primary custody of their children and she recently took them to Disney World for some family time. She has also been ordered to cover Matthews’ attorney fees, which amount to $1.25 million.

Looking forward, Clarke remains optimistic and has filed a motion for a separate trial to terminate her marital status. If approved, she would be legally single while the financial and custodial aspects of their divorce are still being settled.

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In summary, Kelly Clarke’s divorce from Alex Matthews has resulted in significant financial obligations, including nearly $200,000 a month in support. As they navigate this challenging time, Clarke’s focus is on moving forward while balancing her roles as a mother and a public figure.