Whitney's new prerogative

Updated 13.00 Thu Apr 05 2007

Keywords: Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston

US singer Whitney Houston will soon be free and single again after a judge signed off the terms of her divorce from Bobby Brown.

The star will be able to save all her love for someone else by April 24 when she will be officially granted a divorce from her husband.

The Grammy Winner has also been awarded sole custody of the couple's 14-year-old daughter

The Grammy winner has also been awarded sole custody of the couple's 14-year-old daughter but Brown's lawyers said he would appeal against the decision.

The Bodyguard star explained that Brown - who didn't show up in court on the day - wasn't very reliable and didn't keep his word.

It has been reported the 43-year-old got emotional during the hearing in California, dabbing her eyes with a tissue and refusing to speak to reporters outside the courtroom.

The troubled diva filed for divorce in October after a turbulent 14-year marriage, which included stints for her in rehab and spells in jail for her partner.