Kevin Costner’s lawyers are pushing back against his estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, who is requesting that he pay $885,000 to argue a single issue in their divorce court proceedings. The request has been labeled as “nothing short of outrageous.”
Christine’s legal team, led by renowned attorney Laura Wasser, argues that the fees would be incurred for a mini-trial regarding the enforceability of her waiver of spousal support, as outlined in their prenuptial agreement. They assert that Kevin should be responsible for covering these costs.
However, Wasser counters this claim by pointing out that, based on hourly rates, Christine’s lawyers would need to work for over 1,100 hours to justify such a substantial fee. She describes Christine’s demand as outlandish and emphasizes that the judge has already indicated that the prenuptial agreement is enforceable, making Christine’s argument futile.
This legal battle is not the first between Kevin and Christine. In their ongoing divorce proceedings, Christine has consistently faced setbacks and ended up worse off than if she had settled with Kevin. For instance, she initially sought $248,000 per month in child support, but Kevin rejected this amount, claiming that $63,000 was more reasonable. Kevin eventually offered to pay $75,000 per month, which Christine refused, leading to a court battle. Ultimately, the judge sided with Kevin and ruled that $63,000 was the correct amount.
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According to Wasser, Kevin has already paid Christine $300,000 in legal fees. Furthermore, it is alleged that Christine took an additional $105,000 from Kevin’s accounts to financially support her legal team.
In a potentially damaging turn of events for Christine, if she challenges the enforceability of the prenuptial agreement and loses, she would have to return over a million dollars that Kevin had given her and also cover his lawyer’s fees. This adds a significant risk to Christine’s legal strategy.
It is clear that the divorce proceedings between Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner are fraught with tension and animosity. Both sides are fiercely defending their positions and seeking to secure the most favorable outcome for themselves.
As the legal battle continues, the public will have to wait and see how the court ultimately decides on the issues at hand. The outcome of this high-profile divorce could have significant financial implications for both Kevin and Christine.
