Actor Kevin Costner and his estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, are currently fighting a legal battle over the ownership of their $145 million property in Carpinteria, California. According to court documents, Baumgartner has accused Costner of attempting to kick her and their three children out of the house they have lived in for their entire lives. Meanwhile, Costner has claimed that he has been left homeless because Baumgartner has refused to vacate the property in accordance with their prenuptial agreement.
Child Support and Custody
Despite the conflict over the property, Costner has expressed his willingness to provide child support of $30,000 per month for their three children, Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. He has also offered to advance an additional $10,000 to cover Baumgartner’s moving costs. Furthermore, Costner has sought joint custody of the children and has been working with Baumgartner to establish a summer schedule that would allow for a smooth transition between their two homes. However, Baumgartner has reportedly filed a restraining order against Costner, preventing him from transferring or selling any property and taking their children out of the state.
Costner and Baumgartner married in 2004, and their divorce was filed on May 1 by Baumgartner citing “irreconcilable differences”. The former couple has a prenuptial agreement which stipulates that Baumgartner must vacate the three family properties and take possession of her belongings in the event of a divorce. Costner has stated that he never wanted to be left without a home again after his previous divorce, and made it clear to Baumgartner before their marriage that his separate property residences would remain his to live in no matter what happened in their marriage.
In conclusion, the legal battle between Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner has turned messy, with allegations and claims being thrown back and forth. Despite their conflicts over the property, Costner has expressed his willingness to provide financial support for their children, as well as seeking joint custody and working with Baumgartner to establish a summer schedule for the children. However, Baumgartner has taken legal action to prevent Costner from transferring or selling any property and taking their children out of the state.