Kaitlyn Terrell Cleveland, the wife of Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Ben Cleveland, is poised to receive a significant financial settlement of approximately $550,000 as their divorce proceedings unfold. This arrangement, detailed in court documents, was filed in late January and is part of the process of finalizing their separation.
The divorce settlement stipulates a lump sum payment of $550,000 from Cleveland to his estranged wife. As part of the agreement, Kaitlyn will maintain ownership of certain assets, including a vehicle scheduled for 2024. In return, she has agreed to relinquish her claims to specific jointly owned real estate, enabling Ben to retain two properties. Additionally, she has agreed to give up claims to various personal items, such as a golf cart, rugs, pillows, bedroom furniture, and kitchenware. The settlement also includes provisions for Ben to return Kaitlyn”s gun and thermal scope, indicating a negotiated arrangement for asset distribution.
Both parties have decided to bear their own legal costs and have committed to refraining from making any disparaging remarks about each other publicly or on social media platforms. Although the settlement awaits judicial approval, Ben has recently filed a motion to expedite the process.
The couple”s divorce was initiated in February 2025, shortly after Ben was arrested for DUI. Court documents cited infidelity as a reason for their separation, although Kaitlyn later denied these allegations in her formal response. They were married on July 21, 2022, and separated on December 29, 2024, marking a brief duration of just over two years together. Neither party has publicly discussed the details surrounding their split, with Kaitlyn”s attorney stating, “We are prohibited by the terms of the settlement agreement from making any public comment.”
The timing of the divorce filing attracted media attention, particularly following Ben”s DUI arrest on February 12, 2025, during which he reportedly had a blood alcohol content of 0.178. While no direct link has been established between his personal issues and the arrest, the close timing has led to speculation regarding the circumstances surrounding their separation.
Kaitlyn, originally from Georgia, graduated from the University of Georgia in 2022 and has a background in fashion retail. She and Ben met during their college years and maintained a relatively low profile during his early career in the NFL. Ben entered the league as a third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, selected by the Chargers. He has played in 64 games before being waived in January 2026 due to a suspension related to the league”s substance abuse policy. Shortly after, the Chargers signed him to their practice squad and subsequently offered him a futures contract reportedly valued at over $1 million for 2026.
Despite Ben”s financial security tied to his professional career, the divorce settlement ensures that Kaitlyn will leave the marriage with a substantial financial package. As the legal proceedings nears completion, both parties have maintained silence beyond legal statements, awaiting the final approval of their settlement.
