Kevin Costner and his estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, are in the midst of a contentious divorce. Costner claims that Baumgartner is demanding an exorbitant amount of $248,000 per month in child support, citing outrageous expenses as justification. According to court documents filed by Costner, some of these expenses include Baumgartner’s own plastic surgery.
Costner’s forensic accountant reviewed the divorce documents and found that many of the expenses listed by Baumgartner are unreasonable. For example, she included over $100,000 in cosmetic surgery costs, along with expenses for boutique shopping, large ATM withdrawals, and other unrelated expenses. Costner’s team argues that these expenses have nothing to do with child support.
Furthermore, Costner’s accountant discovered that Baumgartner’s credit card bills included expenses such as her own attorney’s fees. These expenses are deemed irrelevant to child support and further highlight Baumgartner’s unreasonable demands.
Additionally, Costner’s accountant found one-time expenses in Baumgartner’s claims, such as construction loans, that have no connection to child support. This further undermines Baumgartner’s case for the requested $248,000 per month.
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According to the documents, Costner has been fully covering the expenses for their children and intends to continue doing so. Currently, he is paying $51,940 per month, which he argues is a reasonable amount for child support.
The ongoing divorce proceedings have already led to Baumgartner agreeing to vacate the family house and find her own residence by the end of August. Costner’s attorney, Laura Wasser, will appear in court on July 5 to ensure Baumgartner’s compliance with this directive. At the hearing, Baumgartner plans to contest the validity of the prenuptial agreement, and Wasser will argue its validity.
The messy divorce between Costner and Baumgartner was covered in a recent episode of The TMZ Podcast, which is available on all podcast platforms. This episode delves into the intricacies of the divorce and provides further insights into the ongoing legal battle.
Overall, Costner vehemently denies Baumgartner’s exaggerated demands for child support and highlights the unreasonable nature of her expenses. The divorce proceedings are likely to continue as both parties seek a resolution in their dispute over child support and other financial matters.
