On September 14, 2024, a big chapter will close for Britney Spears and Kevin Federline as their eldest son, Sean Preston, turns 18. At that point, he will have reached the age where Britney will no longer pay child support for him. In any case, what seems at face value to be a financial shift actually better signifies a new beginning in which the pop icon renews her relationship with her children and ex-husband.
The 41-year-old pop star has been shelling out $40,000 a month since 2008 to Kevin for their two sons Sean and Jayden. That will change soon since Sean just turned of age. Although Sean’s support won’t be needed anymore, the target date for support for Jayden, now 16, is the first to occur between Jayden’s 18th birthday or June 2025 when he graduates high school.
Britney has voiced relief over this impending change. According to sources close to her, she feels bogged down by the financial responsibilities associated with her past relationship to Kevin. Having been required to pay tens of thousands of dollars a month, she is eager now to give that money to her sons directly. “It’s insane,” she reportedly said, voicing her desire to invest in her children’s future rather than funneling money through Federline.
Although it is a relief that the child support for Sean finally ended, custody and support dynamics are still somewhat complex. Kevin Federline has requested an increase in child support payments for Jayden, on whom he has full-time custody. Kevin explains that the amount should be recalculated because his increased expenses in rearing Jayden alone are rising by the day. If he’s able to prove, largely, that his cost is increasing enormously, then the court may consider adjusting support payments to keep up with that.
The financial situation of Britney plays a huge role in these negotiations. Bringing in more than $34 million a year, which is considered the financial wherewithal that would influence the child support agreement. These negotiations are still ongoing, though both sides have not filed anything yet in court, but both sides are getting ready, just in case, if negotiations do not settle with a valid agreement.
Recently, Federline moved his family, Sean and Jayden, to Hawaii. This state ushers in various child support laws that will extend how long she must pay child support. In some cases, parents are required to continue support until their child’s 23rd birthday if the child remains in school. This may be adding fuel to the fire in this configuration, which is what Britney more or less wants to move past.
While the money-related problems are huge, the emotional scenario is not less complex. According to reports, Britney hasn’t been in close contact with her sons for nearly two years, while there seem to be instances of them reaching out to her as recently as this July. It would appear that this continuity amidst space ensures the heartstrings remain attached.
It has not been easy being a mother for Britney. All the media uproar-being scrutinized in every possible way, especially when married to Kevin-was hectic and very well exposed to the world. The two started their relationship in 2004, so quick and right away turning into one of the most hyped topics in the media. The tumultuous on-and-off romance included a very public divorce and the custody battles thereafter.
