Sia Reacts to $42,500 per Month Child Support to Ex Daniel Bernad

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Sia is mending her elastic heart.

Sia recently discussed the details of her divorce, including a monthly child support payment of $42,500 to her ex-husband, Daniel Bernard. The couple share a 23-month-old son named Somersault Wonder Bernard.

Sia, a working mother in recovery, shared on X (formerly Twitter) that she’s seeking stability, and noted that child support costs are very high in California.

It’s been a really tough year, but I’ve learned a lot about handling hard times, focusing on what matters most – my family – and protecting myself from other people’s bad energy.

Court records show that, on top of child support payments, Sia also pays for her son’s private school, health insurance, and any activities he does outside of school.

The 50-year-old mother of two grown sons has also agreed to a $5 million life insurance policy, with Somersault as the beneficiary if she passes away before he becomes an adult.

According to court records, the former couple, who married in 2022, will share legal custody of their son and follow a set schedule for when he lives with each parent. They’ll alternate holidays, with Sia having custody of their son on Mother’s Day, Easter, and Christmas.

Daniel will celebrate Father’s Day, Halloween, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and portions of Hanukkah with Somersault.

The agreement also stated that Sia and Daniel would not speak negatively about each other, either to their child directly or within their child’s hearing.

Sia began divorce proceedings from Daniel in March 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. She initially asked the court for full legal and physical custody of their child, Somersault, while allowing Daniel to have visitation rights.

 

I was shocked to learn that after the split, Daniel – he used to be a radiation oncologist – actually asked the court for over $250,000 a month in spousal support! Apparently, he wants to keep living the really high-end lifestyle he got used to during the marriage, and that’s what he’s basing his request on, according to documents I’ve seen.

Honestly, it broke my heart to read that her ex was claiming she was struggling with substance abuse and, even worse, that she was a danger to their little boy. She immediately said it wasn’t true, and I believe her. I just want the best for her and that child, and these accusations are awful!

Sia shared in a court document filed in October 2025 that she previously dealt with substance abuse, but she’s been fully sober for over six months. She’s currently maintaining her sobriety through regular testing and with the support of a sober companion.

Sia isn’t the only celebrity making significant payments to a former spouse. Keep reading for details on some of the most costly celebrity divorces.

After initially responding to claims made against him, Daniel, who used to be a radiation oncologist, asked the court for $250,856 each month in temporary support payments for his spouse. According to court documents obtained by TopMob, this amount is intended to allow his spouse to continue the comfortable and high-end lifestyle they enjoyed during the marriage.

He claimed Sia was using drugs and posed a “serious and immediate danger” to their son, but she refuted the accusation.

I want everyone to know that I did battle with drugs and alcohol over fifteen years ago. But I’m really proud to say I’ve been completely sober for more than six months now. I’m committed to my recovery, which means I’m regularly tested and I have a sober companion supporting me every step of the way.

Sia isn’t the only celebrity making large payments to a former spouse. Here’s a look at some of the most costly celebrity divorces.

The golf star’s career and image were severely damaged when reports surfaced of his affairs with many women. He and his wife, model Elin Nordegren, divorced in August 2010 after almost six years of marriage and two children. While the exact details weren’t made public, reports claimed he paid his ex-wife $750 million in the divorce settlement.

While the saying goes “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” things didn’t quite work out that way for Jennifer Lopez. After directing her music video, Cris Judd and J.Lo got married in September 2001, but their marriage lasted less than a year. They divorced, claiming they had irreconcilable differences, and although the details weren’t made public, reports suggest J.Lo paid around $14 million in the settlement.

One of Hollywood’s most expensive divorces happened between Mel Gibson and his wife of 28 years, Robyn Gibson. Because they didn’t have a prenuptial agreement, Robyn reportedly received half of Mel’s $850 million fortune. After two years of negotiations, the couple finally reached a settlement, having raised seven children together, according to TopMob News.

When the famous singer and her director husband divorced in 2008, she had to give him a significant portion of her wealth – they hadn’t signed a prenuptial agreement. Reports at the time estimated the settlement to be between $72 and $92 million, according to her representative.

Paul McCartney and Heather Mills got married in 2002, but their relationship ended after only four years. Their divorce was complicated by legal disputes, and when it was finalized in 2008, reports indicated Mills received around $48.7 million from McCartney’s wealth. She also allegedly received $70,000 each month to support their four-year-old daughter, Beatrice.

Donald and Ivana Trump married in a grand celebration in 1977, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1992 following reports of Donald’s affair with Marla Maples, a former beauty queen. After 15 years and three children, Ivana reportedly received a $20 million settlement, though the details remain confidential.

Kevin and Cindy were college sweethearts who married in 1978 while still students. Their marriage lasted 16 years, ending in divorce in 1994. They had three children – Annie, Lily, and Joe – and Cindy reportedly received $80 million in the divorce settlement.

Neil reportedly began a relationship with the TV producer while still married to his first wife, Jane Posner. Marcia married the singer-songwriter in 1969 and they had two sons, Jesse and Micah. They divorced after 25 years, with Marcia receiving $150 million – half of Neil’s earnings. Despite the large settlement, Neil has said he felt it was worth it, stating she was “worth every penny.”

Michael and Juanita Jordan, who were married in 1989 and have three children, finalized their divorce in 2006 after 17 years together and a brief attempt to reconcile. The divorce reportedly included a settlement of $168 million paid by Michael.

Country singer Kenny Rogers went through five divorces, and his split from his fourth wife, Marianne Gordon, was the most costly. They were married for 16 years and had one child together, but divorced in 1993. Reports say Rogers paid $60 million as part of the settlement.

Lionel Richie and Diane Alexander divorced in 2003 after seven years of marriage and having two children together. Their split was reportedly due to disagreements they couldn’t resolve. During the divorce proceedings, Diane requested $15,000 a month for clothing and $20,000 a year for plastic surgery. Ultimately, Richie reportedly paid her around $20 million in the settlement.

In June 2000, the businessman married his fourth wife, an actress he’d met at a Vanity Fair party following the Oscars. They divorced in 2006. Reports say Ellen received a very large settlement and also made over $20 million by selling jewelry her ex-husband had given her.

The actress had a complicated relationship with the director. They dated on and off throughout the late 1970s, even briefly separating for a relationship with her Honeysuckle Rose co-star, Willie Nelson. They eventually married in 1985, but the marriage only lasted four years, ending in divorce in 1989. Reports indicate Amy received a $100 million settlement.

After 18 years of marriage and a short effort to get back together, Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison divorced in 2001, finalizing the split in 2004. They share two children. The divorce settlement was substantial, with reports indicating Melissa Mathison received $118 million from Harrison Ford, despite the couple not having a prenuptial agreement and a significant amount of wealth being involved.

Alex and Cynthia divorced in 2008 after being together for six years and having two children. The details of their financial settlement, which involved a significant amount of money, have not been made public.

The Academy Award-winning actor married the 19-year-old daughter of an Austrian diplomat in 1977, and they had a son the following year. Diane filed for divorce in 1995 and reportedly received a $45 million settlement, plus a portion of the profits from Michael’s work during their marriage.

After 23 years of marriage and two children, Brooke and Nick, Linda filed for divorce when she discovered her husband was having an affair with Christiane Plante. The divorce settlement reportedly exceeded $30 million, giving Linda over 70% of their cash and investments, several luxury cars, a $3 million property settlement, and 40% ownership of his businesses.

Mick Jagger, the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, married model Jerry Hall in 1990. Their marriage ended in 1999 when Jerry discovered Mick had a child with Brazilian model Luciana Morad. After being together for nine years, Jerry reportedly received $25 million in their divorce.

The winner of the Daytona 500 married Brooke in 1994, but they divorced in 2002 after eight years. Though they didn’t have children, the divorce settlement was reportedly a significant $15 million.

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2026-04-09 03:49