Following the divorce filing by his estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, Oscar winner Kevin Costner is reportedly harboring a desire for revenge and plans to make her life difficult, according to a close friend of Baumgartner.
The friend revealed to the Daily Mail, "I'm going to make Christine's life a living hell. This is not about the house; it's about going through with the divorce." The 68-year-old actor allegedly intends to humiliate and seek revenge against his ex-wife for initiating the divorce.
As part of the divorce proceedings, the former couple, who were ordered by a judge, must vacate their Santa Barbara mansion by the end of the month, as stipulated in an agreement signed in 2004. The revelation hints at Costner's apparent retaliation against Baumgartner for the divorce.
Christine Baumgartner, a former handbag designer, and Kevin Costner share three children – sons Cayden and Hayes, and daughter Grace. Despite Christine expressing a desire for a peaceful resolution for the sake of their children, tensions have risen, with suggestions that Kevin may have her escorted off the property by the police.
The 2004 prenuptial agreement, which mandated Christine to vacate the estate within 30 days in the event of a separation, has come into play. Kevin agreed to provide $30,000 per month as rent for a new property, along with an additional $10,000 for moving expenses. However, Christine contends that the amount is insufficient.
A judge has ruled that Christine must move out of the estate by the end of the month. The couple is also seeking joint custody of their children, with conflicts arising over child support. Kevin has been ordered to pay $129,755 per month in child support, with healthcare expenses to be shared equally between the former couple, according to court proceedings. The divorce proceedings appear to be intensifying, revealing a contentious and challenging chapter in the lives of Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner.
