Sia Agrees to Pay Ex-Husband $42,500 Monthly in Child Support

The singer and her former spouse have reached a settlement over custody and financial support for their son.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:24pm

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Australian singer-songwriter Sia has agreed to pay her ex-husband Daniel Bernad $42,500 per month in child support for their son Somersault Wonder Bernad until he turns 18 or meets certain other conditions. The former couple will share joint legal custody of their child, and Sia must also cover 100% of Somersault's high school tuition, health insurance, and extracurricular activities, as well as take out a $5 million life insurance policy with Somersault as the beneficiary.

Why it matters

The high-profile divorce settlement between Sia and Bernad highlights the complex financial and custody arrangements that can arise in celebrity breakups, especially when children are involved. The case also sheds light on California's reputation for having some of the highest child support obligations in the United States.

The details

According to the agreement obtained by ABC News, Sia and Bernad will share joint legal custody of their son Somersault, who was born in March 2024. In addition to the $42,500 monthly child support payment, Sia must pay 100% of Somersault's high school tuition and foot the bill for his uncovered health insurance and extracurricular activities. She also has to take out a $5 million insurance policy on her life with the child as beneficiary and pay Bernad's legal fees.

  • Sia and Bernad married in 2022.
  • Sia filed for divorce in March 2025.
  • In October 2025, Bernad sought emergency sole custody of Somersault, accusing Sia of being 'an unfit and unreliable parent.' The judge denied his request.
  • Sia and Bernad worked out the spousal support part of their divorce settlement in December 2025.
  • The couple has now come to an agreement regarding custody and child support for their son Somersault in April 2026.

The players

Sia

An Australian singer-songwriter who has agreed to pay her ex-husband $42,500 per month in child support for their son Somersault.

Daniel Bernad

Sia's soon-to-be-ex-husband, with whom she has reached a child support and custody agreement for their son Somersault.

Somersault Wonder Bernad

The son of Sia and Daniel Bernad, born in March 2024, for whom Sia has agreed to pay $42,500 per month in child support.

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What they’re saying

“I'm a sober working mom trying to buy peace. I have primary custody of our son and since i am the only parent earning income i still have to pay California's incredibly high child support.”

— Sia

The takeaway

This high-profile divorce settlement underscores the complex financial and custody arrangements that can arise when celebrity couples with children go through a separation, particularly in a state like California with stringent child support laws. The case highlights the challenges of co-parenting in the public eye and the importance of reaching amicable agreements to provide stability for the child.