Separating a marriage will always be complicated, especially when it’s consummated in public, as is often the case with Hollywood stars who, despite trying to keep matters private, find themselves in the middle of the hurricane’s eye. This is what happened between Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner who, after nineteen years of marriage, have decided to end their relationship. Before the actor’s first divorce, which became part of popular culture and became one of the most expensive, it was said from the beginning that Kevin and Christine had a prenuptial agreement, but that didn’t limit the comments surrounding the breakup. In fact, there were all sorts of comments on the situation of each party. The fight over the house where the family lived, as well as various rumors of infidelity on both sides and the dilemma surrounding Costner’s return to Yellowstone, were not long in coming in recent weeks. As if that wasn’t enough, the divorce filing filed by Christine was recently made public, revealing the estimate of the actor’s net worth as well as the filing she filed as they have three children. together, all minors in the United States.
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What does Christine ask for?
In the nearly two decades of their marriage, the couple had three children, Cayden, 16, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 13. According to documents filed Friday in Santa Barbara County Superior Court in California, Christine is seeking $248,000 (about 4,263,910 Mexican pesos) in monthly support for her three children. If the number seems excessive, Christine clarifies in the document that “it is less than the number needed to support the young in their usual lifestyle.” It should be borne in mind that the actor is responsible for paying the Tuition at the private schools the three children attend, the extracurricular activities they attend and the medical expenses of each of them.
The separation in numbers
This type of separation reveals certain information that would otherwise not be apparent. In this case, the documents revealed the income Kevin had in 2022 – which serves as a reference for determining the current lawsuit -. According to the documents, Kevin earned $19,517,064 (before tax, the after-tax figure was calculated as $7,595,520), with family expenses totaling $6,645,285. What is included in these expenses? His annual trips to the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Aspen also feature subjects such as cooks and workers for both his stay and that of his guests; In addition, mention is made of the maintenance of their properties, estimated at $2 million per year.
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After their divorce, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner’s relationship is complicated
The Marriage Contract
From the word go, it was mentioned that the actor actually had a prenup on the occasion — before it happened in his first divorce, when he lost a large chunk of his fortune. Although the terms of that agreement are unknown, her attorneys referenced it in court documents, noting that the hearings ruled that Christine had 30 days to vacate the marital residence and that Costner paid $30,000 a month to the would pay rent on his ex’s house. Wife moves in, in addition to paying $10,000 to help her change ownership.
That document also states that the actor has agreed to pay $38,000 a month in support ($134,000 less than what Christine is currently asking for), although it states that that amount is earmarked: “100% for “certain expenses related to the boys, including private school tuition, books, payments and uniforms, as well as school trips, boys’ sports, camps and other extracurricular activities that have been agreed upon,” health insurance and therapy payments were also discussed.
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