Kevin Costner, 68, has accused his estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, 49, of deliberately causing delays in their divorce proceedings. The latest legal battle between the two centers around their prenuptial agreement and specifically the understanding of the word “understood” within the agreement. Costner claims that Baumgartner has failed to respond to written discovery requests regarding the validity of the prenup, and he is now requesting financial sanctions against her. In court documents, Costner argues that Baumgartner’s refusal to disclose her contentions and her objection to the word “understood” is unjustified and a tactic to delay the proceedings. The couple, who have been married for 18 years, are currently engaged in a battle over their assets and child support.
The dispute over the understanding of the word “understood” in their prenuptial agreement has taken a bizarre turn. Costner’s attorney provided the dictionary definition of the word as “comprehended or perceive the intended meaning of words” in response to Baumgartner’s request for a definition. Now, Costner’s attorney is asking the judge to force Baumgartner’s lawyers to answer whether she understood the prenup or not. The validity of the document will be addressed in a hearing scheduled for November.
In addition to the legal battle, Baumgartner recently moved out of their $145 million house and into a new $35,000 a month rental in Santa Barbara, California. Sources close to Baumgartner say she is relieved to be out of the family home and hopes for less drama moving forward. The couple shares three children, and Baumgartner has been trying to maintain a sense of normalcy for them throughout the divorce proceedings. Despite their attempts at a peaceful transition, the divorce has been far from amicable, with allegations from both sides regarding the division of assets and attempts to make each other’s lives difficult.
With ongoing legal disputes and emotional tension between the couple, the outcome of their divorce and the division of assets remains uncertain. The next few months will shed light on the validity of the prenuptial agreement and the ultimate resolution of their financial and custody matters.
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