Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine Baumgartner recently lost big in their child support dispute, and she’s apparently making plans to get a job as they navigate their divorce The estranged couple appeared together in a Santa Barbara courtroom on Thursday to discuss their plans for moving forward following their divorce.
“I will look into the steps I need to take and any schooling I need to do, and I will enter the workforce,” Christine, a former fashion designer, told the media.
As for Costner, he is more concerned about his three kids he shares with the model as he admitted his world’s been turned upside down. “I have to take care of obligations that are already in place, I have a lot of responsibilities I have to take care of,” Kevin, who has a net worth of $250 million, said.
“I need to figure out how I’m going to spend more time with the children, walk them through this process,” he continued, adding that he plans to take “time” for himself.
“I have a lot to contemplate – what I have to do versus what I want to do,” Kevin said, looking towards the future.
The actor recently left his long-standing role in Yellowstone after his divorce news was made public. However, he’s already signed on to a new role. The 68-year-old actor went on to emphasize that he plans to prioritize his career, particularly while working on the "Horizon: An American Saga" project, in which he has a significant personal investment.
He described the series as a "major endeavor" and acknowledged that it represents a "really big risk."
Earlier this month, a court made a permanent ruling on the child support between the former couple for their three kids, slashing what Christine had been receiving temporarily since she filed for divorce in the summer.
Kevin, 68, will now make a monthly payment of $63,209 to provide financial support for their three children: a 15-year-old son named Cayden, a 14-year-old son named Logan, and a 12-year-old daughter named Grace.
Prior to the court's ruling, Baumgartner had been receiving temporary support payments of $129,755. Christine had initially sought $248,000, asserting that it was essential to maintain the luxurious lifestyle she believed their children deserved. However, the court did not grant her request.
Although Kevin and Christine have reached an agreement about child support and custody, the former couple continues to navigate their divorce, which is ongoing.