Handbag designer Christine Baumgartner allegedly regrets ending her marriage to Hollywood star Kevin Costner. The mother of three filed for divorce from the actor a few months ago but ended up not getting the child support payments she was asking for.
Reports state that she is now “kicking herself for forcing” Costner to agree to a divorce. Meanwhile, the “Batu Kuning” star was happy that the decision was in his favor. The two were married for 18 years and separated due to “irreconcilable differences.”
Christine Baumgartner ‘Kicks Herself For’ Filing For Divorce
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According to a new report, Christine Baumgartner “regretfully” filed for divorce from Kevin Costner after not getting the huge child support payments she was asking for from the court.
“She’s kicking herself for forcing Kevin to agree to a divorce when she’s living the high life with unlimited funds at her disposal and everything being paid for by her husband,” said a source close to the situation. Online Radar.
During the divorce proceedings, the handbag designer, who shares three children, Cayden, 16, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 13, with the “Yellowstone” star, was first awarded $129k in temporary support.
However, she asked that she be paid $248k a month initially, arguing that her children are used to luxury and she needs more to take care of them. Ultimately, the judge reduced that amount to $63k per month.
Apparently because the court proceedings did not go well, the 49-year-old chose to settle out of court with her ex-husband, allegedly on the advice of her lawyer.
Insiders said to National Enquirer, “Christine gave in because her lawyer advised her to ‘cut bait and run.'”
Kevin Costner’s Lawyer Calls Christine Baumgartner’s Claim ‘Unrealistic’
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Details of the settlement between Baumgartner and Costner remain unknown. However, it is believed that the mother-of-three received $1.5 million, the amount agreed upon in the prenup, in addition to other undisclosed fees.
It comes after Costner’s lawyer, Laura Wasser, argued that her client was initially willing to find a middle ground out of court, but that Baumgartner’s demands were “unrealistic and frankly outrageous.”
The lawyer also pointed out that they were initially set for a settlement conference, but instead Baumgartner insisted on hearing full testimony.
Wasser said in court, “Christine failed to inform the court that her settlement position throughout June, July and August was wildly unrealistic and frankly outrageous, Kevin did not expect her to be more settlement oriented at VSC [voluntary settlement conference].”
The high-powered divorce attorney also pointed out that Baumgartner’s legal moves only increase costs for both parties involved.
Kevin Costner ‘Jumps for Joy’ at Decision
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Following the court settlement, sources also shared that Costner was very happy that he got over it.
follow Online Radar, an insider said that the actor was “jumping for joy” over the judge’s ruling in his favor. At the same time, another stated, “It’s not just the money that exposes Christine as the gold digger she believes she is.”
Instead, Baumgartner found the whole ordeal quite uncomfortable and was relieved it was finally over.
A source said, following Daily Mail“It’s been a living nightmare, and now he just wants to move on and start fresh and start making his new house a home.”
The divorce proceedings have been going on for the past four months, during which they have only spoken through intermediaries.
Christine Baumgartner And Kevin Costner Have Been Married For 18 Years
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Although the exact date of their separation was not made public until May, court records later confirmed that Baumgartner officially recognized April 11 as their separation date.
At the time, representatives of the “Yellowstone” actor also released a statement informing the public that the two had decided to end their 18-year marriage.
“It is with great regret that circumstances beyond his control have occurred that have forced Mr. Costner to participate in the dissolution of marriage,” the statement said.
“We ask that her, Christine and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time.”
In court filings, the reason for the separation was “irreconcilable differences.” In addition, the former couple also requested joint custody of their children.
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