Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner’s ongoing divorce case has taken several turns as decisions were made by the overseeing judge. While the judge extended Costner’s temporary monthly child support payments of $129,755 to provide financial assistance for their children, the request to settle the child support matter before the trial date was denied.
Costner’s lawyers had requested a 10-day period to review the final forensic accountant files before the trial begins. This request was made due to the extensive amount of approximately 9,000 pages of forensic accounting documents that need to be examined.
The judge stated that it is unlikely an evidentiary hearing will take place in the foreseeable future regarding child support, and the tentative ruling currently stands. However, it’s important to note that if any changes are made in the final ruling, child support will be retroactive to July 1.
Baumgartner, who shares three children with Costner, had initially requested $248,000 per month for child support, which was criticized by Costner’s side as being inflated.
During the legal proceedings, Baumgartner revealed that she was staying in Costner’s Santa Barbara residence until a child support agreement was in place, allowing her to establish a suitable separate household. However, the Costners’ premarital agreement stipulated that she should vacate the residence within 30 days of filing for divorce. The judge ruled on July 5 that Baumgartner must vacate the couple’s luxurious compound, estimated to be worth $145 million, by July 31.
The next court hearing for the legal teams is scheduled for August 2, where they will discuss the couple’s prenuptial agreement. The trial, which will also determine the validity of challenging the prenuptial agreement, is set for November 27.
The ongoing divorce case between Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner continues to unfold as decisions are made and both parties navigate the legal process.