Kevin Costner is embroiled in a legal battle with his estranged wife Christine Baumgartner. Baumgartner’s lawyer, John Rydell, accuses Costner of trying to kick her and their three children out of the family home. The court document obtained by Insider claims Costner has no legal basis for his request to remove his family from the home. However, Costner’s legal team states that Baumgartner is in violation of their prenuptial agreement, which requires her to vacate their $145 million property in Carpinteria, California, following her divorce filing on May 1st. Costner’s lawyers claim that he will be left homeless if Baumgartner doesn’t abide by the agreement.
Costner’s Request for Clarity
Costner’s court documents explain that after his previous divorce, he was left without a home base. Therefore, he made it clear to Baumgartner before their marriage in 2003 that his separate property residences would remain his, no matter what happened in their marriage. Costner’s legal team argues that he has already provided Baumgartner with a $1.2 million fund to find alternative housing, as part of their prenuptial agreement. Costner is willing to contribute $30,000 per month for a rental house to fulfill his child support obligations, and he is prepared to advance an additional $10,000 to cover Baumgartner’s moving costs.
The Battle for the Children
Costner is seeking joint custody of their three children – Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. As per the prenuptial agreement, Baumgartner must vacate the family properties and take possession of her belongings. Costner’s legal team argues that Baumgartner’s decision to remain in the family home is an attempt to influence him into meeting her various financial demands. In response, Baumgartner reportedly filed a restraining order against Costner, which forbids him from transferring or selling any property and taking their children out of the state. Despite the legal battle, Costner and Baumgartner are working to create a summer schedule to ensure a smooth transition for their children between their two homes.
The legal battle between Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner is getting more complicated. Costner is seeking to enforce their prenuptial agreement and ensure that Baumgartner vacates their family home. Meanwhile, Baumgartner is fighting to remain in the family home and secure financial support from Costner. The battle for their children’s custody is also a significant point of contention. It remains to be seen how the legal proceedings will unfold.
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