Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine Baumgartner is divulging the couple’s lavish expenses and A-list lifestyle in her bid to get $248,000 a month in child support from the actor.
Baumgartner’s latest filing in her divorce from Costner revealed the Hollywood star raked in exactly $19,517,064 in 2022 and the family spent $6,645,285 on expenses, not including taxes.
She detailed how the couple ‘traveled the world in private planes, stayed in luxurious hotels and private homes’ all while splashing out $25,806 on boat expenses, $21,807.67 on spa services and $542,303.47 on gardeners.
And even if she gets $248,000 a month, Baumgartner says that ‘is less than the amount needed to maintain the children in their accustomed lifestyle.’
She insisted the true figure was higher. ‘As set forth above, the amount needed to maintain the children’s current lifestyle is $332,264 per month, which is 60 percent of what our family spent,’ she wrote.
Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine Baumgartner laid bare her husband’s exorbitant wealth and how they splashed out thousands on their flashy lifestyle
Baumgartner’s latest filing in her divorce from Costner reveals the Hollywood star raked in exactly $19,517,064 in 2022 and the family spent $6,645,285 on expenses, not including taxes
And even with $248,000 a month, Baumgartner says that ‘is less than the amount needed to maintain the children in their accustomed lifestyle.’ The couple share three children, ages 13, 14 and 16
She is also demanding he pay 100% of their private schooling, extra-curricular activities and health care. Both she and Costner have agreed to joint custody.
The couple share Grace, 13, Hayes, 14 and 16-year-old Cayden.
‘It’s important to not only to provide a warm and comfortable home for our children but to also teach them family values and gratitude,’ she wrote. ‘I understand that guideline child support based on Kevin’s income in 2022 would be $152,681 per month.’
Baumgartner produced extensive financial figures with her paperwork, provided by Costner’s accountant.
They revealed the $19million-plus 2022 income included rents from his extensive properties. The family expenses, not including taxes, were $6,645,285. And the star paid $3,665,459 in federal income tax plus $1,171,699 in California state income tax.
Among his earnings was $2,312,458 in rents for his Aspen ranch and $503,000 renting a beach club property – one of the three properties in the Carpinteria compound, in which the largest house was the family home.
He donated gifts worth $830,504, paid $24,375 in auto Insurance and $25,806 in boat expenses. There was also $36,465 given to charity and $238,530 on medical expenses.
The main Carpinteria house costs $1,178,147 to run in 2022, with $150,590 under the heading ‘gardener’ and another $273,805 for ‘gardener-extra work’. It cost $64,527 for cleaning, $188,290 on insurance and $77,603for property taxes.
Repairs and maintenance ate up $153,929 while utilities were $43,569. Despite Costner’s $250million fortune, there was a mortgage interest payment of $86,163.
The paperwork reveals the Aspen compound cost $1,964,294 to operate in 2022. Expenses included: $91,999 for a ranch manager, $170,533 for other employees, $163,505 on insurance, $44,607 on internet, repair and maintenance of $331,057, utilities of $124,017 and $19, 576 on cleaning. Another $459,000 went on ‘commissions’ and $127,943 went on mortgage payments.
Also under the family’s personal ‘profit and loss’ section of finances Baumgartner filed covering 2022 are: food and cash of $41,800, golf and club dues of $34,434, hunting dues of $12,000, $99,000 in cash, Christine’s Amex credit card spending showing $222,586, household help of $84,040 and personal trainer expenses of $12,851.
The paperwork reveals Costner’s Aspen compound cost $1,964,294 to operate in 2022. Expenses included: $91,999 for a ranch manager, $170,533 for other employees, $163,505 on insurance, $44,607 on internet, repair and maintenance of $331,057, utilities of $124,017 and $19, 576 on cleaning
The couple had a private wedding at his ranch in Aspen, Colorado, in 2004
Costner has said in court filings that his estranged wife has refused to leave the Carpinteria home, even though she signed the 2004 pre-nuptial agreement promising to quit within 30-days if they split
Baumgartner, 49, further wrote glowingly in the present tense about her life with Costner to reinforce her case to maintain a privileged time for her children.
‘In addition to our beachfront compound, our family travels several times per year,’ she said.
‘We vacation in the Caribbean and Hawaii, and travel to Aspen several times per year, usually during the winter and summer. We typically host family and friends on our trips.’
She described the Colorado property, saying: ‘Spanning 160-acres, the Aspen estate is truly unique. It is located approximately 10 minutes from the Aspen town center and is surrounded by a national forest that cannot be developed.
‘It has several homes and structures on it, each with extensive custom features. It rents for $250,000 per week during the high season. The property has two large lakes and is equipped with a dozen ATVs and snowmobiles which the children enjoy riding.
‘Kevin told me that he was once offered $250 million for the property. Under any circumstances, it is an extraordinarily valuable asset.’
She also said: ‘Beyond travel, we regularly entertain family and friends at our family home, often relying on caterers or chefs to provide most of the meals.
‘We have a team of employees who assist with the demands of our large household and maintain the property grounds.
‘Our two oldest children attended private school through junior high, and our youngest is still in private school, and we’re generous when it comes to their lifestyle. We are also members at several local private country clubs.
‘I realize that our lifestyle is extraordinary. I appreciate how very blessed we are to live this way.’
Baumgartner’s new filing for $248,000 a month child support reveals the Hollywood star raked in exactly $19,517,064 in 2022
Costner has said in court filings that his estranged wife has refused to leave the Carpinteria home, even though she signed the 2004 pre-nuptial agreement promising to quit within 30-days if they split.
‘Christine has taken the position that she will not move out of Kevin’s separate property residence unless and until Kevin agrees to various financial demands,’ his own attorney wrote.
The court was told he has already paid Baumgartner $1million to put towards a new place and gave her $200,000 in the early years of their marriage under the terms of the near 19-year-old pre-nup.
Baumgartner has hit back in her latest findings, alleging Costner was trying to trick her dipping into the cash and therefore voiding her right to challenge spousal support.
‘I have no personal income, and no assets in my personal name, other than a bank account Kevin set up when we married over 18 years ago, and another account that I had before marriage with less than $50,000,’ she wrote.
‘I recently learned Kevin without my knowledge or consent, deposited $1,000,000 into an account he had set up in my name years ago, asserting it was paid pursuant to paragraph F.5.i of the Premarital Agreement.’
‘Kevin is trying to force my concession that the spousal support limitation is valid by my ‘acceptance’ of these funds.
‘I believe that Kevin’s goal is to get me to tap into this money, so he can argue that I waived my right to challenge the Premarital Agreement. I cannot make this concession.’
In other paperwork, Costner has asked the judge to seal the pre-nup agreement ‘in light of the confidentiality provision’.
