Kevin Costner’s estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, recently divulged details about their lavish spending habits to justify her request for $248,000 per month in child support. Baumgartner argues that this figure falls short of what is necessary to maintain their children’s accustomed lifestyle. According to court documents obtained by the Daily Mail, Baumgartner claims that the actual amount needed to sustain their current lifestyle is $332,264 per month, which amounts to 60% of their family’s expenses.
Breaking down their expenditures, Baumgartner highlights how the couple allocated Costner’s 2022 earnings of $19,517,064. Notably, the family spent $6,645,285 on various expenses, excluding taxes. Among these expenses were $1,964,294.95 for their Aspen, Colorado, home, $1,178,147.16 for their beach property, and over $830,500 in donated gifts. Baumgartner goes on to detail their extravagant lifestyle, including private plane travel, stays in luxurious accommodations, and boat expenses amounting to $25,806.
Baumgartner emphasizes their frequent travel, particularly to the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Aspen, where they host family and friends. Even when at home, the couple often entertains guests and hires caterers and chefs for meals. Additionally, they employ a team of staff to assist with household and grounds maintenance.
The couple’s children, Hayes (14) and Cayden (16), have attended private school through junior high, and Baumgartner insists that their 13-year-old daughter, Grace, should continue receiving the same education, with the associated expenses covered by Costner. Baumgartner acknowledges the extraordinary nature of their lifestyle and expresses gratitude for their blessings.
Baumgartner recently filed for divorce from Costner on May 1, and the situation appears to be somewhat contentious. According to documents, Costner claims that Baumgartner is refusing to vacate their shared house, despite their prenuptial agreement stipulating a 30-day period for her to leave after filing for divorce. Baumgartner’s lawyer argues that Costner has no legal grounds to evict his estranged wife and children. Documents obtained by TMZ also suggest that Baumgartner’s decision to stay in the house is a strategic move to gain leverage in negotiations regarding her financial demands.
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