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The mansion located in Carpenteria, near Malibu in California, became the center of the legal dispute in the divorce between Costner and his wife (Photo © 2023 Backgrid/The Grosby Group).
End of Kevin Costner and ex-wife’s battle over $145 million mansion: what the court decided
The legal dispute between Kevin Costner and his ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner, regarding their shared mansion in Malibu has finally reached a resolution. Since their separation in May, Costner has been demanding that Baumgartner vacate the property they lived in together for 19 years. According to the prenuptial agreement they signed, Baumgartner was obligated to leave the residence within a maximum of 30 days in the event of a divorce.
Baumgartner firmly refused, citing financial constraints and the desire to provide their children with the life they deserve. She requested permission to remain in the $145 million mansion until August 15, 2023, intending to wait for the court’s decision on child support before having just over a month to find alternative accommodation.
Costner recently denied this request, claiming that Baumgartner’s presence in his Malibu mansion has disrupted his life and caused him to seclude himself at his ranch in Aspen, Colorado, resulting in delays in his work commitments. Consequently, Costner demanded that his ex-wife vacate the property no later than July 13, just eight days after their court appearance.
Finally, on July 5, Costner and Baumgartner appeared before Judge Thomas Anderle, who, after hearing both sides, ruled that Baumgartner must leave the Malibu mansion by July 31. This represents a legal victory for Costner, who attended the court hearing virtually via Zoom, while Baumgartner arrived in a limousine wearing a long-sleeved pink blouse, black pants, kitten heels, and slicked-back hair.
Baumgartner’s defense argued that she couldn’t afford to find new accommodation quickly due to the oversaturated rental market in Santa Barbara. Additionally, the issue of child support remains contentious between the two parties. Costner agreed to pay $38,000 per month in child support, with the amount decreasing as their children grow older. However, Baumgartner disagreed with this amount and demanded $248,000 per month as one of the conditions for her to move out of the mansion.
Costner deemed this sum “excessive,” considering that Baumgartner allegedly already has half a million dollars in cash. The actor reportedly made several offers to facilitate her relocation as soon as possible.
Christine Baumgartner wanted to leave the mansion until August as long as Costner would pay a pension of $248,000 a month Photo © 2023 Backgrid/The Grosby Group
“Christine can afford to move. She has almost $1.5 million in cash available to find alternative housing. There are currently multiple lovely 4-bedroom, 4-bath homes available in close proximity to Kevin’s separately owned residence… Kevin made multiple offers to help her relocate,” documents previously released by People stated.
Various reports suggest that Kevin had already given Christine a substantial sum of money to purchase a house. However, she claimed that Kevin was only planning to cover the cost of renting a house.
“Kevin wants me to rent a place with no financial plan in place. However, we have to think about our three children. It is not in his best interest to commit to a rent he may not be able to afford, especially since that would result in multiple relocations. My goal has always been to provide as much stability as possible for our children, which includes having adequate resources and a plan in place for them to establish a stable home, rather than living in temporary and inconsistent arrangements.”