In a recent development, singer Sia has been granted primary physical custody of her two-year-old son, Somersault Wonder Bernad, following a custody agreement with her estranged husband, Dan Bernad. The agreement outlines that Sia will have primary physical custody, while Bernad retains shared legal custody and visitation rights, including holidays and special days as specified in their arrangement.
Earlier this year, Sia agreed to pay $42,500 per month in child support to Bernad, with payments commencing on April 1. These payments are set to continue until their son turns 18, or 19 if he remains in high school full-time. In addition to the monthly support, Sia is responsible for covering private school tuition, agreed-upon extracurricular activities, uninsured healthcare costs, and maintaining a $5 million life insurance policy for their son. Sia addressed the child support settlement publicly, stating she is a 'sober working mom trying to buy peace' and acknowledging the challenges of navigating difficult situations while prioritizing her family.
Sia and Bernad married in December 2022 and welcomed their son in March 2024. They separated, and Sia filed for divorce in March 2025. The recent custody agreement concludes a period of legal proceedings, including a denied emergency custody request from Bernad in October 2025, where he alleged Sia was an unfit parent struggling with substance abuse. Sia responded by stating she had been sober for over six months and was actively participating in a recovery program. The court denied Bernad's request, and the couple has now reached a final custody agreement, providing a structured framework for their son's care.