Kevin Costner's Estranged Wife Drains $95K from Bank Account during Divorce Battle

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According to court documents obtained by We, Kevin Costner has accused his estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, of secretly using his credit card to pay for expenses related to their divorce. The Yellowstone actor claimed that since April 2023, Baumgartner had withdrawn $95,000 from his bank account and charged it to his credit card to pay for her divorce attorneys and forensic accountant, without informing him beforehand.

According to the filing, the Postman star accused his ex-wife of using their shared home as leverage to force him to comply with her financial demands and refusing to vacate the property despite the prenuptial agreement, which requires her to move out within a month of filing for divorce. The document also states that Kevin has offered financial assistance to help with the transition and has been fully covering the expenses of their children.

Baumgartner initiated divorce proceedings from the Oscar winner in May after almost two decades of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. In court documents, the former model revealed that the couple had separated on April 11. Both Baumgartner and Costner are seeking joint physical and legal custody of their three children: Cayden, 15, Logan, 14, and Grace, 12. Costner, who also has five children from previous relationships, responded to Baumgartner's filing through a statement from his representative, stating that he did not initiate the split.

Mr. Costner is facing a difficult situation as he is now involved in a divorce proceeding due to circumstances beyond his control, as stated in the official statement. The family has requested privacy during this challenging time, and we should respect their wishes.

According to an exclusive source, Kevin's split with his wife came as a surprise to many as they were widely believed to be a happy couple. The insider further revealed that Kevin is deeply in love with his wife and is currently making efforts to reconcile with her, as he was completely taken aback by the sudden turn of events. It is worth noting that prior to their separation, Baumgartner had stood by Costner and supported him when he could not attend the Golden Globes due to a flood near their home.

After winning the Best Actor in Drama Series award at the Golden Globes, the director shared a heartwarming anecdote about his wife purchasing 30 balloons for their family to celebrate the occasion. Despite this joyful moment, the actor has faced negative attention due to rumors of his involvement in production delays for the final season of Yellowstone, in addition to his ongoing divorce. Paramount has confirmed that season 5 will be the show's last.

According to an insider who spoke exclusively to Us last month, Kevin is not the cause of the holdup. The delays have left him disappointed, but they are out of his control. Despite the drama with Baumgartner and Yellowstone, Kevin remains focused on his work and recently gave a sneak peek of his upcoming western movie, Horizon, on Instagram.

Excitement is palpable on the set of #HorizonFilm, and it's been a while since the director has felt this way about a movie since Dances With Wolves. Fans can't wait to see the end result.