Kevin Costner and his estranged wife Christine Baumgartner are still finalizing their divorce! During one of their recent divorce proceedings, a judge ruled that the Yellowstone star must pay over $129k a month to his estranged wife Christine Baumgartner in child support.
As per the legal documents obtained by the media outlet TMZ, the judge has asked the Hollywood actor to pay $129,755 per month in child support. Continue reading further to know more about the divorce timeline of Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner.
How much money will Kevin Costner pay his estranged wife Christine Baumgartner for child support?
The Oscar-winning actor Kevin Costner has been ordered by a judge to pay $129,755 per month in child support to his estranged wife Christine Baumgartner. The pair shares three children together: sons Cayden and Hayes and daughter Grace.
Baumgartner who is a handbag designer initially asked for $248,000 a month in child support. In a court filing, she claimed that the figure “is less than the amount needed to maintain the children in their accustomed lifestyle.”
In addition to this, Christine also requested the Let Him Go actor to pay 100% of private-school tuition, extracurricular activities/sports, and health-care expense for the pair’s three kids. At that time, Kevin stated that he couldn’t afford to pay the given amount due to his changing job situation.
When did Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner file for divorce?
Kevin and Christine headed in the direction of divorce earlier this year in May. The pair called it quits after 18 years of marriage. Then, the media outlet TMZ reported that Baumgartner filed for divorce from her famous husband on May 1, 2023.
In the court documents, Christine stated “irreconcilable differences” as the reason behind their split. Around the same time, Kevin’s representative put out a statement to confirm that they were no longer together.
The statement read, “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action. We ask that his, Christine’s and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time.”
On the other hand, Costner filed a response a day later, asking for the joint custody of the pair’s three kids. As per the divorce documents of the couple, they even had a prenup in place.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner got married in 2004
Costner and Baumgartner who began dating in the 90s walked down the aisle in the year 2004. The two of them said ‘I Do’ at his 160-acre Colorado ranch, The Dunbar, in Aspen. Throughout their marriage, the pair welcomed three kids together.
Christine and Kevin welcomed their first child together, son Cayden Wyatt in 2007. Baumgartner gave birth to her and Costner’s second baby, son Hayes Logan in 2009. Their third child, daughter Grace Avery joined them earthside in 2010.
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