LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner have been involved in a protracted legal struggle after the designer filed for divorce on May 1, after nearly 19 years of marriage.
The latest news report says 'The Yellowstone' actor, 68, alleges his estranged wife is raising issues only for the "purpose of delay" in their protracted divorce procedures. Many ponder whether Costner's divorce is actually being delayed.
Has Kevin Costner's divorce been delayed?
The 68-year-old reportedly accused his former wife of attempting to "delay" their divorce proceedings on purpose after her legal team claimed she misinterpreted the prenuptial agreement they signed in 2004.
The 49-year-old has been served with written discovery requests asking for her "contentions" on the legality of the prenup, as well as "facts, documents, and witnesses supporting her contentions," Costner stated in May.
The 'Molly's Game' star sought monetary sanctions against Christine in fresh court papers on Thursday, August 10, because she "steadfastly refused" to comply with these "very basic" requirements.
The actor said in a motion that Christine has "thrown roadblock after roadblock" to "avoid answering this discovery" and has refused to discuss her disagreements with the prenup, as per Us Weekly.
The motion alleged that the recently disclosed misunderstanding regarding the prenuptial agreement amounted to the worst kind of 'gamesmanship'.
"This is gamesmanship of the worst sort. 'Understood' is not a technical or arcane word," Costner's court documents argued.
Kevin Costner and Chrisitne Baumgartner's divorce timeline
Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner filed for divorce in May 2023 after 18 years of marriage, Here is a timeline of their union and separation:
Costner and Baumgartner were married in September 2004.
Costner and Baumgartner separate on April 11, 2023. The star attributed the separation to irreconcilable differences.
The pair filed for divorce on May 1, 2023. A spokesman for the star revealed that the pair were breaking up after the designer filed for divorce.
Where is Christine Baumgartner living now?
According to People, Christine Baumgartner is now residing in a smaller residence on the compound that is generally used for staff housing.
Due to a judge's ruling, Baumgartner was given until July 31 to vacate the actor's primary residence. As a temporary solution, the source said, the designer went to live in the guest house, People reported.
How long has Kevin Costner been with Christine Baumgartner?
Kevin Costner, 68, and his wife Christine Baumgartner, 49, are getting a divorce following 18 years of marriage.
What is Kevin Costner's net worth?
Court documents from the actor's divorce proceedings estimate Kevin Costner's net worth in 2023 is $400 million approximately, as per Parade. In court filings, Baumgartner reportedly requested $248,000 per month in child support and claimed Costner makes about $19.3 million every year.
