Kevin Costner is going through some changes in his famiIy, announcing on Thursday that he has finalized a divorce with his former wife of 19 years. TMZ reports that details of the divorce between Costner and 49-year-old Christine Baumgartner have been settled, paving the way for an official separation now that more than six months have elapsed since Baumgartner made her initial request.
The greatest point of contention between the “Yellowstone” star and his ex-wife involved a judge’s determination on a prenuptiaI agreement signed at the start of their marriage. According to legal filings, a California state judge validated the deal, concluding that Baumgartner’s claims she didn’t understand the terms of the agreement were inadequate to invalidate it.
Christine asserts she cannot admit or deny that she understood the PremaritaI Agreement because she (and apparently all of her attorneys) do not understand the word ‘understand,’ attorneys for Costner wrote acidly at the time.
Both sides asked for joint custody of their three chiIdren, but monthly expenses was another point of contention.
After receiving $63,000 per month in child support, Baumgartner pleaded for $248,000 in monthly income, adding that she needs $100,000 a month for cosmetic surgery alone. Costner counter-offered with $75,000 per month.