Kevin Costner’s ex-wife Christine Baumgartner is disclosing the couple’s lavish spending and high-profile lifestyle in their 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 made exactly $19,517,064 in 2022 and the family spent $6,645,285 on expenses, not including taxes.
She detailed how the couple “flew the world in private planes, stayed in luxury hotels and private homes” while spending $25,806 on boat expenses, $21,807.67 on spa services and $542,303. $.47 in gardeners.
And even though she receives $248,000 a month, Baumgartner says “that’s less than the amount needed to keep the kids in their usual lifestyle.”
She insisted the true figure was higher. “As noted above, the amount needed to maintain the children’s current lifestyle is $332,264 per month, or 60% of what our family spent,” she wrote.
Kevin Costner’s ex-wife Christine Baumgartner has opened up about her husband’s sky-high wealth and how they spent thousands on their flashy lifestyle
Baumgartner’s latest filing in her divorce from Costner reveals the Hollywood star made exactly $19,517,064 in 2022 and the family spent $6,645,285 on expenses, excluding taxes
And even with $248,000 a month, Baumgartner says “that’s less than the amount needed to keep the kids in their usual lifestyle.” The couple share three children, aged 13, 14 and 16
She also demands that he pay for 100% of their private schooling, extracurricular activities, and health care. She and Costner agreed to joint custody.
The couple share Grace, 13, Hayes, 14 and Cayden, 16.
“It is important not only to provide a warm and comfortable home for our children, but also to teach them family values and gratitude,” she wrote. “I understand that child support based on Kevin’s income in 2022 would be $152,681 per month.”
Baumgartner produced detailed financial figures with his documents, provided by Costner’s accountant.
They revealed that revenues of more than $19 million in 2022 included rents from his sprawling properties. Family expenses, excluding 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 were $2,312,458 in rent from his Aspen ranch and $503,000 from the rental of a beach club property – one of three properties in the Carpinteria complex, in which the largest house was the family home.
He donated gifts worth $830,504, paid $24,375 in car insurance and $25,806 in boat fees. There was also $36,465 donated to charity and $238,530 for medical expenses.
Carpinteria’s main house costs $1,178,147 to operate in 2022, with $150,590 under “gardener” and an additional $273,805 for “additional gardener work.” It cost $64,527 for cleanup, $188,290 for insurance, and $77,603 for property taxes.
Repairs and maintenance cost $153,929 while utilities were $43,569. Despite Costner’s $250 million fortune, there was a mortgage interest payment of $86,163.
The documents reveal that the Aspen complex cost $1,964,294 to operate in 2022. The expenses included: $91,999 for a ranch manager, $170,533 for other employees, $163,505 for insurance, 44 $607 for internet, $331,057 repair and maintenance, $124,017 utilities and $19,576 for cleaning. . Another $459,000 went in “commissions” and $127,943 in mortgage payments.
Also under the personal “profit and loss” section of the family finances, Baumgartner filed for 2022: 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 expenses showing $222,586, household help of $84,040 and personal trainer expenses of $12,851.
The documents reveal Costner’s Aspen complex cost $1,964,294 to operate in 2022. The expenses included: $91,999 for a ranch manager, $170,533 for other employees, $163,505 for insurance, 44 $607 for internet, $331,057 repair and maintenance, $124,017 utilities and $19,576 for cleaning.
The couple had a private wedding at their ranch in Aspen, Colorado, in 2004
Costner said in court papers that his estranged wife refused to leave the Carpinteria home, even though she signed the 2004 prenup agreement promising to resign within 30 days if they separated.
Baumgartner, 49, further wrote enthusiastically in the present tense about her life with Costner to bolster her case to maintain special time for her children.
“In addition to our beachfront resort, our family travels several times a year,” she said.
“We vacation in the Caribbean and Hawaii and travel to Aspen several times a year, usually winter and summer. We generally 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 about 10 minutes from downtown Aspen and is surrounded by state forest that cannot be developed.
“There are multiple houses and structures, each with many custom features. It rents for $250,000 per week during high season. The property has two large lakes and is equipped with a dozen ATVs and snowmobiles that the kids love to ride.
“Kevin told me he was once offered $250 million for the property. Under any circumstances, it’s 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 meals.
“We have a team of employees who respond to the demands of our large family and maintain the grounds of the property.
“Our two oldest children attended private school until middle school, and our youngest is still in private school, and we are generous with their lifestyle. We are also members of several local private country clubs.
“I realize that our way of life is extraordinary. I appreciate how blessed we are to live this way.
Baumgartner’s new filing for child support of $248,000 a month reveals the Hollywood star collected exactly $19,517,064 in 2022
Costner said in court papers that his estranged wife refused to leave the Carpinteria home, even though she signed the 2004 prenup agreement promising to resign within 30 days if they separated.
“Christine has taken the position that she will not leave Kevin’s separate residence unless and until Kevin agrees to various financial demands,” her own attorney wrote.
The court heard he had already paid Baumgartner $1 million to invest in a new location and gave him $200,000 in the early years of their marriage on the terms of the nearly 19-year prenup.
Baumgartner fired back in her latest findings, alleging that Costner was trying to trick her into dipping into the money and thereby voiding her right to contest spousal support.
“I have no personal income and no assets in my personal name, other than a bank account Kevin set up when we got married over 18 years ago, and another account I had before the wedding with less than $50,000,” she wrote.
“I recently learned that Kevin, without my knowledge or consent, deposited $1,000,000 into an account he created in my name years ago, claiming it was paid pursuant to paragraph F.5.i of the prenuptial agreement.”
‘Kevin is trying to force my concession that the spousal support limitation is valid by my ‘acceptance’ of these funds.
“I believe Kevin’s goal is to get me to dip into that money, so he can claim that I waived my right to challenge the prenup.” I cannot make this concession.
In other documents, Costner asked the judge to seal the prenup “in light of the confidentiality clause.”
