Kevin Costner's estranged wife Christine Baumgartner spotted in court as judge upholds tentative ruling
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Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner separated in April and have since battled in court to establish child support and validity of a prenuptial agreement.
Baumgartner initially requested $248,000 monthly in support or "in the alternative, at the guideline rate of $217,300 per month, payable on the first day of each month." Costner was offering $51,940 per month. Tracy Wright is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to Tracy.Wright@fox.com.
Judge Thomas Anderle granted an evidentiary hearing, and pending the hearing, Costner and Baumgartner will each be required to pay 50% of their three children's health care expenses, sports and extracurricular activities.
Baumgartner appeared before the judge wearing a black cardigan with a silky blue blouse and black slacks. Her legal team, including attorney John Rydell and Marisa K. Beuoy, spoke on her behalf. Susan Wiesner dialed in via Zoom.
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