Kevin Federline Faces $117k Debt Lawsuit After Child Support Ends

Key points

• Federline owes $117,704.77 to City National Bank for a credit card, personal line of credit, and overdraft line.
• He opened the bank account in November 2024, shortly after Spears stopped paying child support.
• The bank is seeking repayment of the principal plus accrued interest at rates of 20.5%, 7.5%, and 18%.
• Federline previously received up to $40,000 per month in child support, which ended when his sons turned 18 and graduated high school.
• Federline’s attorney did not respond to requests for comment from multiple outlets.

Background

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline were married from 2004 to 2007 and share two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James. Spears paid child support until Jayden graduated high school in 2024, in accordance with California law. In his 2025 memoir, Federline claimed the support funds were immediately consumed by security and lifestyle costs. Spears previously criticized Federline’s memoir as 'constant gaslighting' and 'sensationalism.'

How outlets are covering it

The Independent and Page Six report that Federline owes $117,704.77 to City National Bank, with the account opened in November 2024. Page Six notes that the credit card debt was due in August 2026, while the line of credit and overdraft were due in June and April 2025, respectively. National News Desk adds that Federline was also sued by Bank of America for $12,000 in unpaid bills in March 2026. All outlets agree that the debt followed the end of child support, but Page Six emphasizes the varying interest rates, while National News Desk highlights the prior Bank of America suit. The Independent notes that Federline’s attorney did not respond to comment requests.

Why it matters

The case highlights the financial consequences for high-profile individuals when substantial income sources end, and it underscores the ongoing public tension between Spears and Federline over their children’s upbringing and financial arrangements.

What to watch

Federline is expected to face legal proceedings to repay the debt, including accrued interest. His attorney has not yet responded to comment requests, so further developments may depend on court filings or public statements from his representatives.