Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine has accused the actor of trying to make their children “homeless” by “kicking them out of their house” after filing court documents to get them out of their $145 million former marital home drive out.
In the latest bitter turn in the former couple’s divorce battle, former designer Christine, 49, has attacked the 68-year-old Yellowstone star in a new lawsuit alleging her lawyers allege Kevin was trying to “kick Christine and her three.” Children from the house where the children have lived all their lives.
The documents, filed June 14, also said that the “legal basis for Kevin’s request to have his ex-spouse vacate the Carpinteria property “does not exist.”
Kevin and Christine have children together, Cayden, 15, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 12, and both have filed for joint custody in their divorce, which follows their separation in May this year.
The actor’s attorneys say that under the terms of a prenuptial agreement he and Christine signed, Costner’s homes were specifically meant to be his and that his ex-wife would receive a $1 million fund plus mortgage payments for a year to move out.
Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine has accused the actor of trying to make their three children “homeless” by “thrown them out of their house,” court documents show
In the latest bitter turn in the former couple’s divorce battle, former designer Christine, 49, who split from Kevin in May, has attacked the 68-year-old Yellowstone star in a new lawsuit
However, her legal team counters that she has no intention of going, and her attorney, John R. Rydell II, writes in the latest filing: “The legal basis for Kevin’s request to have his wife and children evicted from their home is as good as not present.” (but) this is still vitally important to Christine. ‘
The home in question, a $145 million mansion in Carpinteria, is owned solely by Costner and was purchased prior to the marriage.
However, Kevin was quick to respond to his former wife, persisting in his own legal response, which again saw, “I want to… make it clear I’m not kicking our kids out of their home.”
“Christine and I will have equal physical custody of our children and they will be in their homes, in their bedrooms, with their clothes, books and belongings while in my care and any other time they wish. ” to be there.
“Our kids are teenagers and can move back and forth between my home and Christine’s home once she has found a new home.”
“So our children have nothing to do with my request.” All I ask is for Christine to vacate my family home and find alternative living, which she agreed to and should have started in April when she decided to file for divorce .’
Kevin also sets a deadline by which he says his estranged wife must vacate the property, noting that he will finish filming his three-part western film series Horizon in Utah on June 24 and then to his home must return to California, where he will be editing the film under his contract.
In a statement, he said, “I don’t think it’s healthy for Christine and I to be in limbo or sharing space when I return.”
“Christine is financially able to find alternative housing, either temporarily or permanently, and has always offered her help without a response from her representatives.”
He continues, “I will be finishing filming on June 24, 2023 in Utah and will be home on either June 25 or June 26 to start editing.”
The latest legal action comes after Kevin tried to force Christine to move out of his $145 million California home (pictured) of which he is the sole owner
Christine’s attorneys allege in a June 14 court document that the Yellowstone star is trying to “throw his wife and children out of their home.”
Kevin denied that allegation in his response, insisting his home remains open to his children, of whom he and Christine “have equal custody” and that the children “have nothing to do with his request.”
The actor adds that he “doesn’t think it’s healthy” for him and his estranged spouse to “be in limbo or share a space” when he returns from filming in Utah later this month
“As set out in my statement in support of my RFO, there is a second structure on the Beach Club Road properties to be used for processing. The editorial team and my office will be set up from June 26th and need to be on site to start our editorial work.
“I really hope Christine makes a clear decision on July 5th about vacating my family home.” As stated in previous briefs, this was a very important part of our prenuptial agreement. Christina knows that.
“I have been very patient and have given Christine ample time since filing her petition on this matter on May 1, 2023 to honor our agreement to move out of my separate apartment.”
“I simply cannot delay this matter any longer, especially as I need to return to the Beach Club Road properties to begin editing my film while we work to meet contractual deadlines.”
He is resisting her request to postpone a court hearing by a week – her lawyers say they are on vacation and have family commitments and are unavailable. However, Coster is on vacation in Canada with “our boys” July 9-13 and declines to postpone the hearing until then.
announced on Thursday that the couple were embroiled in a dispute over the question of the former marital home.
Costner said he found it “surprising and disheartening” that 48-year-old Christine refused to move. He said, “I was married before and after the split I was left without a home base and unable to live in my own home.” I never wanted anything like that to happen again. ‘
Costner is worth $250 million and according to the terms of the marriage contract signed in 2004, if they split and move house, she should leave his properties. His attorneys said, “What is happening now is exactly what he and Christine wanted to prevent contractually.”
in case their marriage fails. Christine has accepted the benefits of the PMA (premarital contract) over the years, but now refuses to accept that one burden.
He says he financed Christine’s two “failed” businesses both before and during the marriage and says that for years she was happy to cash in on the prenuptial arrangement but is now trying to give it up.
His site claims that after their breakup, she charged “$95,000” from his credit card “without notifying me first.” That money was spent on lawyers and a forensic accountant.
In the meantime, she wants the world to see the financial details of the prenup they signed — a prospect that worries Costner, 68.
He says doing so would put him at risk of “irreparable damage” from fraudsters or burglars and would likely attract unwanted and embarrassing global media attention.
Christine, 49, filed for divorce on May 1 due to irreconcilable differences. She gave April 11 as the date of separation. In his response, Costner, 68, labels the date of the breakup as “TBD” or “to be determined.”
Kevin and Christine have children together, Cayden, 15, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 12, and both have filed for joint custody in their divorce, which follows their separation in May this year
The “Disso-Queen” Laura Wasser plays for Costner. In the first response to the divorce petition, she asked for spousal support to be paid “in accordance with the terms of the parties’ premarital agreement.”
She said, “Christine has taken the position that she will not move out of Kevin’s separate estate unless and until Kevin agrees to various financial demands.” Christine’s consent to the move was and is unconditional. In fact, regardless of the PMA, she has no right to inhabit Kevin’s separate abode.
“Nevertheless, Kevin has offered to help her move out financially, has already contributed to her legal and accounting fees, and has already paid her the $1,000,000 that is due to her under the terms of the PMA upon filing the petition .” Due to the negotiated waiver of spousal support (in addition to the total $200,000 he paid her under the PMA for the first few years of the marriage), he has already made a full proposal for temporary child support and fees, to which he has agreed He has maintained the financial status quo since the petition was submitted and has continued to cover all expenses for the children of the parties. He is also negotiating a summer visitation plan for the parties’ three teenage children.
“Kevin has acted in good faith and has done everything in his power to make the transition as smooth as possible.” But Christine continues to refuse to vacate his separate estate, as she agreed to in 2004 as a condition of the marriage. ‘
In his statement filed as part of the injunction, Coster himself explains, “Due to the nature of my work, I’m often out of town; It is therefore particularly important to me to be at home when I am at home
“When Christine and I started talking about marriage in 2003, I made it clear to her that I would not remarry unless it was clear that I would own my separate condos that I would live in no matter what was in ours marriage happened.”
“Christine confirmed to me at the time that she understood the importance of this matter to me and agreed to this provision.”
He adds, “Among other things, our PMA provides that all assets that we each owned before we married remain our separate property.” One such separate asset of mine is my separate owned home, which is Christine and we as a family home of our three used by children.
“I bought this property in 1988, long before I married Christine. Adjacent to the residence is a separate residence which is used solely for business purposes (film editing) and is being worked on this year in connection with a new recently completed film project that is being produced.
“By the time Christine and I got married, I also owned this separate annexe. Our PMA clearly provides in Section 9.A: that (a) all of my separate real estate property may be used immediately and exclusively; and (b) Christine will vacate any family real estate property that is exclusively used within 30 days of filing for the dissolution of our marriage belongs to me. This 30-day period expired on May 31, 2023.”
He goes on to say that he discussed the arrangement with his estranged wife and reminded her that she must go — both personally and through his attorney, Laura Wasser.
His statement outlines some of the details of their prenuptial agreement, which saw Christine receive $100,000 on their wedding anniversary and an additional $100,000 on their first wedding anniversary.
After filing for divorce, she also received $1 million, as stipulated in the marriage contract, to help her find an apartment.
Costner (seen at Yellowstone) has been busy working on a three-part western series called Horizon, which he is scheduled to wrap up later this month
Under the terms of the marriage, Costner has also agreed to post an additional $200,000 as “cash deposit” on a new home, and he agrees to pay her mortgage and insurance costs for her first year in a new location.
His testimony continues: “Since April 2023, Christine has withdrawn from my bank account a total of $95,000 from my credit card, payable to her divorce attorneys and her forensic accountant.” This was done without notice to me.
“I have continued to maintain the status quo and have continued to pay for all of our children’s expenses.” also made several settlement offers, which unfortunately were not accepted.
“Despite several requests for transparency, Christine has not yet told me whether she intends to recognize or challenge the PMA. I understand her attorneys informed my attorney in June that Christine is “at the very least” challenging the spousal support waiver with the PMA.
“This is surprising and discouraging to me because we both joined the PMA voluntarily and each of us was advised by independent counsel.” I want the court to resolve the issue of the enforceability of the PMA as soon as possible so that I can get on with my life and disturb the lives of our children as little as possible. ‘
He adds that he’s willing to contribute $30,000 a month for a rental home and $10,000 a month for moving expenses “to move this cause forward.”
He adds that she can call on the employees of the former marriage home for the move.
He also agrees to “pay 100% directly and non-refundable for certain child-related expenses, including private school fees, books, fees and uniforms, as well as school trips, children’s sports, camps and other agreed-upon after-school activities, health insurance for underage children.” medical costs and therapy costs for minor children.
“Furthermore, I agree to pay Christine an additional $38,000 per month and additional child support for all three children, which the Code reduces as each child grows older.”
Costner reckons the kids will split their time halfway between him and Christine. “I believe Christine and agree that the time of our three teenagers will be divided equally between where I live and where Christine lives.” I do not anticipate any significant disputes between Christine and myself regarding custody of our children.
“We’ve both filed for joint custody and joint custody.” Since the kids will be spending at least half their time at my home, they won’t be disturbed by Christine’s upcoming move. “Christine and I have been working on the summer schedule to ensure the kids have a smooth transition between our two homes.”