Kevin Costner’s Ex-Wife Christine Baumgartner Seeks Millions in Divorce Battle

In an ongoing and highly publicized legal battle, Christine Baumgartner, the former spouse of Hollywood icon Kevin Costner, is making headlines as she seeks a substantial sum of money from the actor in their divorce proceedings. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Costner has already shelled out a staggering 1.9 million reais for legal expenses, but Baumgartner is now demanding an additional 4 million reais.

The divorce saga between the former couple has been far from swift, with no end in sight as they prepare for more court appearances. In the upcoming hearings, Baumgartner and Costner are expected to present their arguments, particularly focusing on whether the prenuptial agreement they signed nearly two decades ago should still hold any weight.

This legal drama recently escalated when, in early September, the ex-couple squared off in court to determine the financial responsibility for their legal fees. Costner disclosed having spent approximately 3.2 million reais on legal expenses up to the end of July, firmly expressing his intention to cover his attorneys’ fees without any financial assistance.

However, Baumgartner’s legal expenses have reportedly been even more substantial. She is said to have requested a staggering 2.8 million reais to compensate lawyers John Rydell and Susan Wiesner, in addition to around 1.3 million reais for Jill Bombino, an expert in accounting matters. When combined, these demands exceed a substantial 4 million reais.

While Baumgartner had already received 1.9 million reais in July, Costner’s legal team has deemed her recent demands as excessive, even stating in court documents that these fees appear “inflated” and that compelling Costner to pay them would be “unscrupulous.”

Adding fuel to the fire, Costner’s ex-wife has faced allegations of “irrational” behavior due to her constant legal maneuvers, which have, in the eyes of many, driven up the legal costs for both parties involved.

Laura Wasser, Kevin Costner’s legal representative, commented on the situation, noting, “When the numbers are so large, it’s easy to lose perspective on their real value.”

In a twist, the dispute over legal expenses is not the sole financial issue in this high-profile case. Child support for the couple’s three children—Cayden, Hayes, and Grace—has also been a contentious topic during the ongoing hearings.

Baumgartner had initially sought $161,592 in monthly child support, arguing that the children should continue to enjoy the same “luxurious” lifestyle they had become accustomed to. However, the presiding judge ultimately ruled in favor of a significantly lower monthly support amount—$63,209—citing that Baumgartner’s justifications did not substantiate the initially requested high figure.

As the legal battle rages on, the public watches closely, awaiting the next chapter in the complex and high-stakes divorce proceedings between Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner.

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