Hollywood star Kevin Costner and his wife of nearly 18 years, Christine Baumgartner, called it quits in May this year. The duo filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. They have three children together: Cayden, 15, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 12.
In the filing, the mom-of-three also requested spousal support and joint custody of the kids. She also said she was used to an “exceptionally high standard of living” and that a forensic accountant had determined she would need upward of $248,000 monthly to cover her expenses.
As part of the prenup they signed before their wedding, Costner was supposed to provide her with $200,000 for moving expenses, property taxes, and homeowner’s insurance. He was also supposed to pay her a monthly sum of $30,000 for child support. However, his lawyers claimed she had shopped around for rental homes before deciding on one and that she had been taking cash advances on credit cards issued not to her but to staff members without his knowledge or consent.
The actor’s legal team also alleged that the Yellowstone actress had spent time with a wealthy financier and bought an expensive car to indicate that she might anticipate her impending split from Costner. They also argued that her objections to a move from their Carpinteria beachfront compound were based on a desire for revenge and that she had been using the kids as pawns in a dispute about money.
Even though Baumgartner and her kids are staying at her parents’ home, she has spent most of her time with Josh Connor, a financier who lives near her in California. He was spotted with the kids on a Hawaiian beach in July.
On Thursday, TMZ reported that the two had settled. It’s unclear how much he paid her for the home and if she will continue to get $30,000 per month in child support, but it appears that they have settled the issue of their property and their kids. TMZ reports that the deal is finalized and that a judge has approved it. As for the other issues, a hearing was scheduled for Aug. 27. Hopefully, the case will be wrapped up before then.
