Kevin Costner has won a significant victory in his ongoing divorce case with his estranged wife Christine. A judge ruled in Kevin’s favor and ordered Christine to vacate their beachfront compound in Carpinteria, California. While Kevin wanted Christine to leave by the end of the following week, the judge granted her until July 31 to depart from the property. Christine had claimed that the home was worth over $100 million and argued that she didn’t have the financial resources to find a suitable place to live with their three minor children.
The ruling has significant implications for Christine. Kevin’s attorneys based their argument on the prenuptial agreement, which stated that Christine must leave the family home within 30 days of filing for divorce. Although the validity of the prenup will be further examined in November, the judge’s decision seems to suggest that the document will be enforced.
Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher commented on the ruling, noting its significance in Christine’s removal from the marital residence. The couple shares three children: Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. In court documents, Christine claimed she needed $248,000 per month to maintain the lifestyle they were accustomed to. Kevin disputed Christine’s estimated net worth and income, stating that his earnings for 2023 would be significantly lower as he is no longer under contract for the show Yellowstone.
Kevin’s attorneys argued that the monthly child support based on his income should be $123,620. They emphasized that providing for the children does not require “ludicrous extravagance” primarily benefiting the supported parent. Kevin also alleged that Christine was seeking to fund her lavish lifestyle, including expenses for plastic surgery.
Under the terms of the prenuptial agreement, Christine is entitled to a divorce settlement of $1.4 million, but her attorneys are aiming to invalidate the document. Kevin’s previous divorce with his first wife, Cindy, was reported to be one of the most expensive in Hollywood history, leading him to establish a robust prenuptial agreement before marrying Christine.