Kevin Costner’s estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, filed for divorce in May but has refused to leave her past behind. The actor’s spouse is still in the home, where they created many memories together. Costner and his now estranged wife were the cynosures of all eyes as their marriage seemed perfect. This was the actor’s second marriage, and it made number two look like a lucky number. But after eighteen years with three kids, the duo decided to split. A decision that took the world by surprise — including Costner. Now there is a back-and-forth on how the pair intends to live the rest of their days as divorcees.
Kevin Costner’s Divorce Case with Ex-Wife Christine Baumgartner
It was nearly unbelievable when Kevin Costner’s wife slammed him with divorce papers last month. While fans were still trying to understand whether their favorite actor was coming back to Yellowstone, they heard of the separation. Surprisingly, sources confirmed that he had not expected it either. However, Costner responded to the divorce by agreeing. His rep maintained that it was a devastating blow and asked for privacy for the family.
Not much is known about why they called it quits, but Christine Baumgartner‘s documents cited the evergreen phrase “irreconcilable differences.” Despite not revealing the cause of their breakup, Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner handled their matters maturely. They kept everything under wraps and appeared to seek the same thing.
The pair wanted joint custody of their three kids ranging from 15 to 12. Meanwhile, Kevin Costner’s wife did not ask for spousal support. This did not mean she would be empty-handed, as there were provisions in their signed prenup.
Kevin Costner’s Wife Refuses To Move Out
The Yellowstone actor is seeking his privacy from his estranged wife. Since filing for divorce, Baumgartner has not honored a significant term on their prenup. Following the rules of the agreement, she was given thirty days to move out from what was once called their home.
It appears the former couple might have explored all avenues to have an amicable agreement. This has led Costner to seek the court’s help. Since Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner are processing their divorce, he believes she should not be allowed in the same home.
One of his arguments is that she is maximizing her opportunity as a resident of the home. Kevin Costner’s wife is trying to persuade the actor to give in to her financial demands.
Costner Agreed To Financial Settlement
Despite Kevin Costner’s recent claims about Christine Baumgartner, he already agreed to help out with finances. According to the actor, he gave her $1.2 million, honoring the agreement in the prenup. He even added a few bucks that summed the entire payment to $1.45 million.
Details from the documents of their agreement stated that the Yellowstone Star is willing to pay $30k monthly for child support. At the same time, he agreed to add $10k to cover Baumgartner’s moving fee.
