Sia has finally broken her silence on the “incredibly high” $40,000 per month child support settlement. Previously, American weekly reported that the 50-year-old singer agreed to pay estranged husband Daniel Bernad $42,500 per month in child support for their son.
Going to her X handle on Tuesday, the Chandelier The singer said she is “trying to buy peace” during her divorce.
“I’m a down-to-earth, working mom trying to buy peace,” Sia wrote. “I have primary custody of our son and since I am the only parent earning an income, I still have to pay California’s incredibly high child support.”
“This has been a horrific year, but it has taught me how to handle incredibly difficult situations, prioritize my family, and not absorb the negativity of others,” continued the Unstoppable hitmaker.
Concluding the post, Sia shared a quote from Alexander Pope’s 1771 poem: An essay on criticism.
“To err is human, to forgive is divine,” she added.
For those unfamiliar, the Never give up Songsters welcomed her third child – and her first with Daniel – on March 27, 2024.
Sia announced her divorce from Daniel in March 2025, a year after they welcomed their son together. The two exchanged vows in 2022.
