Kevin Costner Says His Estranged Wife Won't Vacate Their House: Here's What's Happening
21.06.2023 - 22:05
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from Christine Baumgartner gets more and more complicated. The latest twist? She won't leave their house.Baumgartner has been married to the Yellowstone actor since 2004, though it's his name, not hers, that appears on the deeds to their three homes, per . According to the terms of the prenup she signed, Baumgartner was supposed to vacate the house—a $145 million estate in Santa Barbara—on May 30, 30 days after she filed her divorce petition on May 1.
Well, it's nearly the end of June, and she's still there. Look, packing is time-consuming!Costner apparently bought the property back in 1988, before he even met his soon-to-be-ex-wife, so it's definitely his. But, as in most divorce proceedings, it comes down to a matter of money.
Costner's legal team filed a petition to remove her from the home, citing her “various financial demands” she's using as leverage. According to them, he's already fronted her nearly $1.5 million and is willing to add $30k/month to his child support payments so she could rent a place. Which seems like a lot of money, and it is, but remember, this is Southern California.
Anything with a view costs a kidney.Baumgartner is seeking just under a quarter-million per month in child support (plus private school tuition and healthcare and all that), per . They share two sons and a daughter ( also has four older children from previous relationships).Baumgartner should be aware, though, that her ex now has plenty of time on his hands to try and get her to leave, as he's exiting his hit Paramount show. Per , he's instead working on "his four-movie Western saga "Horizon" that he's co-writing, directing and starring in." Hmm, how would a cowboy get his land back from his former lady?By Elizabeth LoganBy Carrie
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