- 22
- February
2012
Many Austin residents may have heard that Katy Perry and Russell Brand have finalized their divorce by reaching a comprehensive divorce settlement on all issues. The couple agreed that the settlement was uncontested and waived their right to go to trial. The couple announced their separation on Dec. 30 and now will wait the required six-month waiting period to officially end their 14-month marriage.
The only issue of the divorce settlement was property distribution and awarding spousal support. Perry asked the courts not to be involved in awarding Brand spousal support. Since the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement, that would entitle Brand to half of Perry's earnings while they were married. However, Brand decided not to seek spousal support despite the fact that he would have received as much as $20 million in the settlement.
