Amerie Messy Divorce Finalized After Lenny Nicholson Demands $1.75M — Here’s What Her Ex-Husband Walks Away With
Singer Amerie has finalized her divorce from ex-husband Lenny Nicholson, marking the end of their marriage. The post Amerie Messy Divorce Finalized After Lenny Nicholson Demands $1.75M — Here’s What Her Ex-Husband Walks Away With appeared first on MadameNoire.
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Amerie, the singer who graced the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 list with her hit single “1 Thing” in 2005, is finalizing her divorce with ex-husband Lenny Nicholson, however the judge has revealed some surprising info about the singer’s monthly income.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the judge estimated Amerie’s monthly income at approximately $5,735, while her estranged husband, Lenny Nicholson, reportedly earned around $10,000 per month, suggesting the singer may not have been in the strongest financial position in recent years.
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The former couple, who married in 2011 and separated in 2024, reportedly did not share any real estate or joint bank accounts that needed to be divided during the divorce proceedings. However, Nicholson sought significant financial compensation from the court, including $1.75 million in alleged unpaid commissions, $150,000 in damages tied to claims of verbal attacks and emotional distress, spousal support, and additional payments.
Here’s what the ex-couple will walk away with, according to the docs.
Amerie retained ownership of her business ventures, Amerie Inc., Cer One Touring, and Mi Suk Publishing, along with a 2016 Range Rover. The court also ordered Nicholson to return Amerie’s television tracks and an external hard drive containing her music files that remained in his possession.
Notably, Nicholson had worked closely with Amerie for more than two decades, serving as her music manager, tour producer, performance director, and business strategist. According to the TMZ-obtained documents, he alleged that he was never fully compensated for his contributions throughout the marriage, including portions of music royalties, merchandise profits, and book publishing revenue.
The court ultimately ordered Nicholson to pay $2,298 per month in child support. Amerie was granted primary physical custody of their son, while Nicholson received parenting time every third weekend.
In the divorce petition filed by Amerie, the “1 Thing” singer listed June 25, 2011, as the date of marriage. She stated the pair had been separated since April 2024 and described the marriage as “irretrievably broken.” The filing also confirmed the couple shares one son together.
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