Pop star Britney Spears is preparing for a significant moment in her personal life as her youngest son, Jayden James, celebrates his 18th birthday on September 12.
While the milestone marks a celebratory occasion for Spears, insiders suggest that it signals the end of an era for her ex-husband Kevin Federline, with child support payments coming to an end as Jayden reaches adulthood.
For the last 17 years, Spears has been paying child support to Federline, the father of her two sons, Sean Preston, 18, and Jayden, 17.
According to sources close to Spears, the total sum of child support paid over the years amounts to over $5 million.
The child support payments were in place to provide financial stability for her children following the divorce from Federline in 2007.
With Jayden turning 18, the legal obligation for Spears to provide child support to Federline will officially cease.
Federline, a former backup dancer, has rarely worked as a DJ in recent years and has largely depended on the financial support from Spears to sustain his lifestyle.
Insiders revealed to DailyMail that Federline may face difficulties maintaining the standard of living he has become accustomed to over the years.
A source close to the pop star told the outlet, “The amount of money Britney has given Kevin for the two boys is extraordinary, and it is enough for any man to support an entire family, which is what she believes he has done.”
The source added that while Spears is ready to close this chapter in her life, Federline is reportedly less thrilled about the upcoming changes.
“Britney is hearing that he is not a happy camper,” the source added, noting that Spears is moving on with her life and is “living her best life.”
While Federline may be struggling to come to terms with the end of child support, Spears is reportedly planning to mark her son Jayden’s milestone birthday with something special.
According to the insider, Spears is eager to celebrate Jayden’s 18th birthday in a memorable way, although the specifics of the gift or celebration have not been disclosed.
Spears has had a complicated relationship with her sons, especially following her highly publicized conservatorship battle, which saw her fight for control over her personal and financial affairs.
Throughout the years, reports have indicated that Spears and her sons had experienced periods of estrangement, but insiders say the pop icon is trying to repair the bond with her children and is focusing on positive steps forward.
Federline, who initially gained fame as a backup dancer, has led a relatively private life since his high-profile marriage and subsequent divorce from Spears.
Although he has worked sporadically as a DJ, sources indicate that he has largely relied on the child support payments to fund his lifestyle.
With the end of these payments looming, it is unclear how Federline plans to manage financially.
The source said, “Britney has always believed that Kevin used the child support money for more than just the boys’ needs, and she’s heard he’s used it to support his entire household.”
Federline, who is married to Victoria Prince and shares two additional children with her, may face financial challenges without Spears’ monetary assistance.
Amid these personal developments, Spears has been focusing on her own creative endeavors, particularly following her emancipation from the conservatorship that controlled her life for 13 years.
According to sources, Spears is in talks with Universal Pictures to turn her upcoming memoir The Woman In Me into a movie.
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The memoir, which is scheduled for release later this year, has been highly anticipated by her fans and is expected to delve into her career, personal struggles, and life under the conservatorship.
The insider added that working on the movie adaptation of her memoir has “unleashed a new wave of creative energy” in Spears.
“This film has allowed her to get outside of her head, and she is considering creating new music for the soundtrack, but that is still preliminary,” the source said.
If Spears does decide to release new music, it would be her first new material since her 2016 album Glory.
For Spears, the end of child support payments to Federline symbolizes the conclusion of a long chapter in her life, one that has been filled with public scrutiny, legal battles, and personal turmoil.
However, with her newfound freedom and a renewed sense of creativity, Spears is looking forward to what the future holds.
As Jayden celebrates his 18th birthday, Spears is focusing on her role as a mother while also embracing new opportunities in her professional life.
With her memoir set to be turned into a film and potential new music on the horizon, Spears appears ready to move forward with optimism, leaving behind the financial obligations to her ex-husband as she embarks on this next chapter of her life.
For Federline, however, the future may be less certain. As he faces the end of child support payments, questions remain about how he will adjust to a life without the financial security that Spears’ contributions provided.
Only time will tell how the former backup dancer will adapt, but one thing is clear: Britney Spears is ready to reclaim her life and move forward with confidence and creativity.
