Mel B filed for divorce from Stephen Belafonte in ‘moment of clarity’ following father’s death

Mel B is thought to have ended her marriage to husband Stephen Belafonte in a ‘moment of clarity’ following the death of her father.

The former Spice Girl filed for divorce on Monday, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ and seeking joint custody of their daughter, Madison.

According to reports, the singer and judge finally found the ‘strength’ to leave the 10-year marriage after reconciling with family members around the time of father Martin Brown’s death two weeks ago.

“Money was at the centre of many rows but Martin’s passing provided a moment of complete clarity for Mel,” a source told The Mirror.

“For the first time in a decade, she decided to put blood before water.

“It is no secret her family didn’t like him and now she has reconnected with them, Mel is sorting out her life.”

The America’s Got Talent judge posted a moving Instagram picture to announce the death of her beloved father just two weeks ago, following his battle with cancer.

Brown and Belafonte tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas back in June 2007 having dated for just five months.

Just one year later they renewed their vows in front of friends and family at a ceremony in Egypt, welcoming their daughter three years later.

They have been plagued by rumours of a tumultuous relationship for the last few years with both vehemently denying allegations of domestic abuse.

Evening Standard Online has contacted Mel B's representatives for comment.