Christina & Jordan Bratman's Divorced Finalized

It was beautiful while it lasted.

After a mandatory six-month waiting period, Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman's divorce was finalized Friday morning, court records unearthed by E! News confirm.

After separating in September, Aguilera, 30, filed for divorce from music producer Bratman, 32, in October. The duo share a 3-year-old son, Max.

Last fall, the star rebounded from Bratman with Matthew Rutler, a set assistant she met while making Burlesque.

But even with a cute new guy at her side (they're still together), the former teen pop sensation famously unraveled in a series of very public missteps in early 2011: She flubbed the the National Anthem during the Super Bowl, nearly fell offstage at the Grammy Awards, was arrested for public drunkenness and more. (An insider told Us Weekly that she crashed Jeremy Renner's 40th birthday bash in February -- and was so drunk that she passed out in his bed.)

Those recent embarrassments are now behind her, Aguilera insisted recently as she promoted her new gig on NBC's singing competition The Voice.

"In light of the past year, there have been obvious setbacks," she told Us Magazine last week. "I've gone through a really hard divorce, and anyone who has gone through a divorce will speak about how hard the journey is from start to finish."

"It's a life-uprooting time and there have been hiccups along the way that unfortunately the whole world gets to witness and judge," she added.

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Christina Aguilera "Can Laugh" About Messy Life

Christina Aguilera is the first one to admit that she's had a rocky few months.

The singer -- who, within one month's time, flubbed the National Anthem during the Super Bowl, collapsed onstage at the Grammy Awards and was jailed for public intoxication -- says she's ready to turn things around.

"In light of the past year, there have been obvious setbacks," she told Us Magazine on Monday. "I've gone through a really hard divorce, and anyone who has gone through a divorce will speak about how hard the journey is from start to finish."

"It's a life-uprooting time and there have been hiccups along the way that unfortunately the whole world gets to witness and judge," she added.

The 30-year-old pop star -- and mom to 3-year-old Max, her son with ex Jordan Bratman -- said her recent slip-ups have been a blessing in disguise.

"I can laugh about my own hiccups and my own experiences in life because I'm getting through it," Aguilera said. "But I get to share these experiences with these people and I get to say not every performance day is going to be a great day."

"Sometimes you could be having the worst day of your life and you have to get up on that stage and you have to give to your fans in a way that they would never know the difference," she continued. "You have to lose yourself in that moment and you have to be so involved. Take yourself out of your own headspace or use whatever you're going through and put it into the passion of your song."

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Christina Aguilera, Beau Had Sex in Bathroom

Since her October split with husband Jordan Bratman, Christina Aguilera, 30, has been getting plenty rowdy with her new 25-year-old beau, Matthew Rutler.

An insider tells the new issue of Us Weekly (on stands now) that the Burlesque star and the production assistant even had sex in a bathroom at a recent family gathering.

"Her friends are fed up," the source says of Aguilera's recent antics, which included a New Year's Eve blowout fight with her mom and a booze-filled night of crying at L.A. club The Dime in January. "Nobody can get through to her. They think she's trashy. And her ego is out of control."

And at least one Aguilera pal isn't confident things will improve any time soon.

"She's really spiraling," says the source. "I would be shocked if she's not in rehab in the next month or two."

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Christina Aguilera's Is Not Engaged To New Man

Christina Aguilera's new boyfriend put a ring on it, but don't get the wrong idea.

Matt Rutler "gave [a ring] to her for her birthday," a source tells PEOPLE. "It's not an engagement ring and they're not engaged. It was a surprise gift from him."

Although the lovebirds aren't necessarily saying "I do" anytime soon, they are getting more serious. Rutler's mom has had the honor of meeting Aguilera. And Rutler was by Aguilera's side at her New Year's Eve bash, which was attended by her own mother, brother and sister.

Aguilera recently introduced Rutler to her son Max when she brought him to the Peterson Automotive Museum.

"Christina took Max on the fun outing so he could bond with Matt," a source says. "Max was initially a bit shy, but later warmed up to Matt. It seems very important to Christina that Max got along with Matt."

The source also says Rutler has been spending the majority of his time staying at Aguilera's Beverly Hills home, while the singer's ex, Jordan Bratman, is now living in a rental home nearby.

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Christina Aguilera's Leaked Pics Were Personal

After a series of sexy shots featuring Christina Aguilera hit the Internet Wednesday, the singer's rep tells Us Magazine that the racy pics were never meant to be seen by the public.

"The photos of Christina Aguilera being leaked to the press were illegally obtained by a hacker who tapped into Christina's personal stylist's account," Aguilera's rep tells Us. "The photos were taken in the privacy of Ms. Aguilera's home and were used only in a personal exchange between the star and her stylist."

The pictures, which feature the 29-year-old singer posing in several skin-revealing ensembles, were reportedly taken before Aguilera announced her split from husband Jordan Bratman.

"We find the actions of the hackers and the press who purchased and/or obtained these photos to be irresponsible and actionable," the rep continues. "We are attempting to determine the identity of the hackers and will pursue them aggressively. Their conduct is reprehensible."

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Christina Aguilera's Ex Won't Move Out Of Home

Christina Aguilera’s husband Jordan Bratman will not move out of their home as the couple are divorcing, Radar Online has learned exclusively. Bratman’s actions (or lack of action) is complicating life for Christina.

“It is difficult for Christina since he won’t move out of the house,” a source told Radar Online exclusively.

“When she is back in L.A. she has to stay somewhere even if she’s with their son.”

Bratman occasionally will spend the night out of their home allowing Christina to stay there, the source said, but he simply won’t get out permanently.

Radar Online has also learned exclusively that it was Christina who pulled the plug on the marriage and asked for the divorce.

The reason? “She just grew up during the filming of Burlesque,” the source said.

The source added that Jordan wanted to stay together but “Christina had grown apart from him.”

Aguilera’s attorney Laura Wasser could not be reached for comment. 

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Christina Aguilera: Why I Filed for Divorce

Christina Aguilera remembers vividly how she felt as she signed the papers in her divorce from music exec Jordan Bratman.

"Things were so unhealthy and unhappy for both Jordan and me, I knew I had to end it," the Burlesque star, 29, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview. "I really didn't want to hurt Jordan, and I felt torn about splitting our family up."

The decision to end her marriage of five years was not easy for Aguilera, but she strongly felt she had to do what she thought best for her and Jordan's 2-year-old son.

"When you're unhappy in your marriage, your children are the ones who suffer," says the Grammy-winning pop singer, whose own parents' tumultuous relationship led to divorce when she was 7. "That's the last thing I wanted for my son."

Since filing for divorce, Aguilera has been out in Los Angeles and New York City with a new man, Matthew Rutler, a set assistant on Burlesque.

"He's the kind of person you could spend hours with on the phone talking to and all of a sudden it's daylight," she says.

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Christina Aguilera Opens Up About Her New Man

It's been just six weeks since Christina Aguilera announced her divorce, but the singer is wasting no time being single, already announcing she's in love.

In a candid interview with People magazine, Aguilera has opened up about her split from husband Jordan Bratman and surprisingly revealed she's fallen for another man.

The blonde star is talking about Matthew Rutler, a set assistant on her new movie, Burlesque, who she has been photographed with numerous times since her break up.

When asked if she is in love, Aguilera said: "There's a love there, yes. I'm having fun, I'm dating and it's something I haven't had in a really long time."

Rutler's mother, Kathleen, spoke exclusively to Radar Online and denied they were anything but friends.

But Aguilera has now revealed they began dating right after she filed for divorce.

"Matthew is a special person. We had a really strong friendship on the movie," she said. "He's the kind of person you could spend hours on the phone talking to and all of a sudden it's daylight.

"Once I filed for divorce, we started dating. I'm not trying to jump into anything. I just left a five-year marriage. I'm taking it slow and trying to be happy."

And she isn't ruling out tying the knot again.

"Wholeheartedly. I know one day I'll be able to feel that again for someone. That idea will never die."

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Christina Aguilera Holds Hands With New Guy

Is Christina Aguilera ready to go public with her rebound man?

In Los Angeles Sunday, the star -- who filed for divorce from Jordan Bratman last month -- was photographed in L.A. holding hands with new guy Matt Rutler, a set assistant whom she met while making Burlesque.

It's definitely progress for the duo: The last time Rutler stepped out with Aguilera, 29 (during a Nov. 5 outing at L.A.'s Soho House with Nicole Richie and Joel Madden), he attempted to hide from the cameras.

"They've been on a few dates," a source told Us Magazine earlier this month, explaining that they reconnected after Aguilera's September separation from Bratman, her husband of five years.

Cautioned the source: "She's not looking to jump into a relationship right now. She...is focusing on spending as much time as possible with Max," her two-year-old son with Bratman, 33.

Rutler has been "really good for her and is helping her through this difficult time," adds the insider.

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Christina Aguilera Appears On The Tonight Show

Christina Aguilera spoke out about being a single mom while appearing on The Tonight Show Wednesday, saying her 2-year-old son Max is “the happiest guy ever, and I want to see to it he remains that way."

As Radar Online previously reported, Aguilera filed for divorce from Max's father, Jordan Bratman, on October 14.

"More power to all the single moms out there," Aguilera said, noting she was raised by a single mother herself and "that turned out fantastic.

"It's hard just being a working mom... you find your own routine and your own rhythm of doing things," the Genie In A Bottle singer said. "I like being the first thing he wakes up to in the morning and the last thing he goes to bed at night seeing, and singing him his lullabies before bed...

"It means the world to me to do that," said the singer, who received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday.

Aguilera's new film Burlesque hits theaters November 24.

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Christina's Getting "Help Through" Hard Times

Ain't no other man like...Matthew Rutlet?

Weeks after her announced split from husband Jordan Bratman, Christina Aguilera has been seeking comfort in a brand-new guy: Matthew Rutlet, a set assistant whom she met while making her new film Burlesque.

"They've been on a few dates over the last few weeks," a source tells Us Magazine.

Indeed, despite his attempts to hide, Rutler was photographed escorting Aguilera, 29, on a Friday double date at L.A.'s Soho House with Nicole Richie and Joel Madden.

But, cautions the source: "It's not serious. She's not looking to jump into a relationship right now. She has a lot going on with the movie and is focusing on spending as much time as possible with Max."

Wed in 2005, the singer and producer Bratman, 33, have a two-year-old son, Max.

Aguilera and Rutlet befriended one another while making Burlesque, and reconnected after her September separation from Bratman.

"He's been really good for her and is helping her through this diffcult time," the source explains.

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Christina Aguilera: December Issue Of Redbook

Christina Aguilera dropped heavy hints about personal drama in a Redbook magazine interview conducted just weeks before her announced split from music producer husband Jordan Bratman.

"Men aren't as strong and capable as we are," Aguilera, 29, says in the mag's December issue. "We're machines."

In the chat, the singer was effusive about son Max, 2, but vague and hesitant about Jordan, whom she married nearly five years ago. Alluding to emotional upheaval, she said she was eager to get back in the music studio and "pour my heart out and be able to release anything I'm going through."

The "You Lost Me" singer also hinted to Redbook that she was feeling restless. "My life is cyclical," she said. "I'm not a 9-to-5 woman who has the same kind of lifestyle for years on end. I couldn't do it. I need the spontaneity, that thrill of change. That's part of how I get inspired."

One big fan through thick and thin? Close pal and fellow mom Nicole Richie, who gushed to Redbook: "It's very clear through Christina's music what a strong woman she is...But to watch her as a mother only skyrockets the respect I have for her. She is the woman who's recording until 4 a.m. and up at 7 to be with her son. Her dedication to Max is incredible."

After news of her breakup made headlines, Aguilera opened up some more to the mag, and thanked her close friends. "There have been a lot of tears and sadness," she said of her new single life. "It's impossible to redefine yourself and your life overnight. Thankfully, I have my mom and a small group of close friends who are there for me 24/7 and whom I can trust and depend on. On days when it feels impossible to even get out of bed, much less function as a mother, their support and encouragement have kept me moving forward."

The December issue of Redbook hits stands November 16.

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Christina Aguilera At The SLS Hotel Beverly Hills

Situated backhome after a busy week of traveling, Christina Aguilera was spotted making her way into the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Tuesday afternoon (October 26).

Looking fabulous, the "Burlesque" beauty smiled and waved at photographers in a light ensemble, looking carefree after recently filing for divorce from ex-husband Jordan Bratman.

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What a Girl Wants ... Is For Her Ex to Move Out!

It's hard enough getting a bad tenant out of an apartment. So just imagine Christina Aguilera's dilemma -- her hubby is still living in the family home with no plan to move and it's really awkward ... sources tell TMZ.

As TMZ first reported, Aguilera filed for divorce from Jordan Bratman last week after nearly five years of marriage. But despite the fact they've been separated since September 11, neither has moved out of their Bev Hills home.

Our sources say it's so uncomfortable for Christina, she's been staying in a hotel.

Things will get super awkward if she he brings a girl home.

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Christina Aguilera: Split Caused Tears & Sadness

Christina Aguilera is relying on her mother, her son and her closest friends to help her through the emotional turmoil of her divorce from Jordan Bratman.

"It's not easy, and there have been a lot of tears and sadness. It's impossible to redefine yourself and your life overnight," the pop star, 29, tells Redbook in its November issue, on newsstands Nov. 16.

"Thankfully, I have my mom and a small group of close friends who are there for me 24/7 and whom I can trust and depend on. On days when it feels impossible to even get out of bed, much less function as a mother, their support and encouragement have kept me moving forward."

Also, her son Max, who will be 3 in January, remains a source of joy – and someone she can focus on. "Thankfully, I have Max to keep me on a sane path," Aguilera says. "His needs and happiness are my top priorities, and my biggest concern is to protect him and make him feel safe."

Asked about the details of her split, she adds: "Out of respect for my husband, I prefer to keep the specifics private. Right now, I'm just trying to figure out how to make it through each day." 

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Christina Aguilera At Hospital Days Before Split

Christina Aguilera made a late-night trip to a Los Angeles hospital in the days leading up to her divorce from husband Jordan Bratman, Radar Online has learned exclusively.

"Christina was bleeding from her mouth and had a bit of a busted lip," a source, who saw the couple at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, said.

"Jordan told the nurses she had fallen down."

According to the witness, Aguilera was sporting "bumps and red bruises" along with her bloodied lip.

"Shortly after they arrived to Cedars, Christina's 'private surgeon' arrived to put a few stitches in her lip," the source added.

Adding to the mystery of why the singer needed treatment, on October 12, she was photographed wearing a hat pulled down over her face with what appears to be a small cut below her lower lip.

That is the same day that she and Bratman announced the end of their five-year marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences."

Aguilera's rep had no comment when contacted by Radar Online.

The 29-year-old superstar asked for joint legal and physical custody of their two-year-old son Max and for any spousal support to be terminated.

As Radar Online previously reported, the couple had an open marriage that, according to source, led to jealousy within their relationship.

"My understanding was that Jordan wasn't involved when she [Christina] brought girls home, so maybe the divorce is because Jordan's jealousy got the best of him," the source told Radar Online.

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Christina Aguilera Leaning On Samantha Ronson

Christina Aguilera is divorcing Jordan Bratman, and Radar Online has learned the superstar turned to gal pal Samantha Ronson for emotional support.

"They've known each other forever and they're good friends," a source close to Christina told Radar Online of her relationship with the famous Hollywood deejay who has been the on-again, off-again girlfriend of Lindsay Lohan.

"Samantha was in Mexico with Christina for Nicole's [Richie] bachelorette party."

Christina and Sam grew closer as her marriage crumbled, and eventually Jordan found himself unnecessary in his wife's life.

As Radar Online was first to report, this isn't the first time Christina has turned to a woman - according to a source Christina has approached women while at gay bars in Los Angeles.

One woman who was approached told Radar Online that Christina sent over her bodyguard to see if she was interested. When the woman, who didn't want her name used, looked over, Christina waved and smiled.

"The bodyguard told me it was an understanding within their marriage and that she brings girls home and Jordan's okay with it," said the woman who was approached by the Dirrty singer while at The Abbey.

"I met Christina in the bathroom and she told me she liked to play with girls... I ended up not pursuing anything with it because the situation just seemed so weird to me, but Christina was definitely looking to hook up."

Christina has been open about her affection for the ladies telling Out magazine in May, "My husband knows that I get into girls. I think it's fun to be open and play."

After nearly five years of marriage Christina, 29, filed for divorce on October 14 from her husband Jordan, 33, citing "irreconcilable differences."

Christina asked for joint legal and physical custody of their two-year-old son Max and for any spousal support to be terminated.

"My understanding was that Jordan wasn't involved when she brought girls home," a source said.

A rep for Christina had no comment when contacted by Radar Online.

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Christina Aguilera At First Event Post-Divorce

One day after filing for divorce from Jordan Bratman in California, Christina Aguilera touched down in Honolulu, Hawaii Friday.

And the singer, 29, wasn't shy at her first public event since this week's shocking split announcement: Aguilera was all smiles as she flaunted her curves and cleavage in a skin-tight, hot pink dress and five-inch stilletto heels at a barbecue and concert to celebrate the opening of The Waikiki EDITION.

A source tells Us Magazine that Aguilera arrived at the bash with an entourage of 8. The star and her crew kept it low-key at the bash -- sipping champagne and talking quietly on chaise lounges in an oceanside VIP area. The group stayed for less than 45 minutes, departing around 8:40 p.m.

"She knows everyone knows about her pending divorce," a party observer tells Us. "She's trying to show she's OK., confident, and going to be alright."

No sign of Max, her 2-year-old son with music producer Bratman, 33. The couple met in 2002 and wed in 2005. Following UsMagazine.com's exclusive report that they had separated, the duo acknowledged the sad news in a Tuesday statement: "Although Jordan and I are separated, our commitment to our son Max remains as strong as ever"

The "You Lost Me" singer then filed for divorce on Thursday, stepping out with her little boy to visit a local pumpkin patch in L.A.

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Christina Aguilera: Pumpkin Patch Fun with Max

Fresh from the announcement of her divorce from Jordan Bratman, Christina Aguilera and Max were spotted at Mr Bones Pumpkin Patch on Thursday (October 14).

In search of the perfect pumpkin, the “Stronger” singer and her little man wandered the premises as the on-hand paparazzi snapped away.

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Christina Aguilera Officially Files for Divorce

Just days after confirming that she had separated on Sept. 11 from her husband Jordan Bratman, Christina Aguilera has filed for divorce, a source close to the singer confirms to PEOPLE.

In the papers, Aguilera cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.

She also asked for joint physical and legal custody of their son, Max, TMZ reports.

Aguilera, 29, and Bratman, 33, wed in California's Napa Valley in November 2005, after becoming engaged in Carmel, Calif., in February of that year. Their only child, Max, was born in January 2008.

Earlier this week, Aguilera told PEOPLE: "Although Jordan and I are separated, our commitment to our son Max remains as strong as ever."

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