Christine Baumgartner, estranged wife of actor Kevin Costner reportedly wants him to fork over nearly a quarter of million dollars a month to care for their three kids.
Christine said in court documents that it is the only way she and her kids can ‘live at a standard somewhat approaching the standard that the children will be enjoying while in Kevin’s care.’
She also said the money does not cover their private school tuition, health care and sports-related expenses.
Christine said Kevin will have to pay for that too.
According to her, Kevin’s enormous wealth is more than enough to cover what she wants as his total income last year was $19.5 million.
Christine also noted that they embark on regular trips to places like Hawaii, Aspen and the Caribbean, where they often hire caterers and chefs to entertain their guests.
She disclosed that the upkeep of their many properties is not cheap either, about $2 mil/year.
Insiders however told TMZ that Kevin is already paying 100% of the kids’ expenses.
While Christine is claiming she can’t afford to move, Kevin alleged that she has $1.45 million in her bank account which is more than enough to rent a pad.
Costner had previously agreed to pay $38,000 a month, plus the extra money Christine is requesting. He also said he’d chip in $30,000 each month so she could rent a home for the family.
This is all in addition to the $1 million he’s already paid her.
The couples’ financials are detailed in this latest court filing. In 2022, Costner’s income was a shade over $19.5 million, and their expenses totaled $6.65 million.
This included upkeep on several homes, travel and entertaining.
Since the May filing, both parties have filed documents with the court.
Last week Costner accused his wife of nearly 20 years of failing to vacate their California home within 30 days of filing for divorce. She filed on May 2.
