Shocking Revelation: Kevin Costner Claims Christine Baumgartner Strategically Mapped Out Their Divorce While Still Together

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Kevin Costner's fans were surprised by his unexpected divorce from his estranged wife Christine Baumgartner. However, Costner suggests that Baumgartner may have had a preconceived plan. In court documents filed on Thursday, July 13, Costner's lawyers revealed details of Baumgartner's unusual spending habits. They claim that she has been taking Costner's property without his knowledge or consent, both before and after their separation.

Among the outlined expenses was an alleged $25,000, taken from Costner's property funds, which was paid to a criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles. Additionally, Baumgartner had purchased an expensive vehicle months before their separation, raising suspicions. Costner had previously claimed that he was compelled to reduce his ex's credit card limit to $30,000 per month due to her extravagant spending. Costner's legal team argued that Baumgartner's car purchase was concerning, as they had typically chosen to lease vehicles before their split. According to the prenuptial agreement signed by Costner and Baumgartner prior to their 2004 marriage, she is entitled to retain her personal vehicle in the event of a breakup.

According to his lawyers, Baumgartner's recent purchase indicated that she had been planning to leave long before she informed Kevin in April 2023. They also claimed that Baumgartner declined to agree to not take any belongings from their home when instructed to move out. (It has been previously confirmed that Baumgartner must leave the property by July 31.)

Costner and Baumgartner have three children together, Cayden (16), Hayes (14), and Grace (13). In May, it was reported that Baumgartner filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences and stating that they separated on April 11.

In paperwork of his own, Costner noted that there was a clause in the pair’s prenup requiring Baumgartner to leave their shared home within a month of their split.

According to an exclusive source, Christine Baumgartner was extremely angry with Kevin Costner for prioritizing work over the family. In regards to the matter of who should relocate, Baumgartner believes that Costner should be the one to leave.

According to another source, Costner's viewpoint on the disagreement was straightforward. The insider stated that Christine desired the separation and therefore should adhere to the prenuptial agreement, which stipulates that she must vacate within 30 days after filing for divorce.

In a recent ruling, Costner was directed to pay Baumgartner $129,755 monthly for child support. Additionally, he is responsible for $200,000 in legal fees and $100,000 in forensic expenses, as per the interim decision.

Costner recently claimed in court documents that he could not afford the requested monthly amount of $248,000, which Baumgartner had previously asked for to assist in the upbringing of their children. He stated that he will earn significantly less in 2023 after the conclusion of his show Yellowstone. Us has contacted Baumgartner for a response to Costner's recent allegations.