Latest Ruling In Kevin Costner’s Divorce Battle Limits What Ex-Wife Can Take From Home Without Yellowstone Star’s Agreement
The messy divorce proceedings between Kevin Costner and future ex-wife Christine Baumgartner got even more complicated shortly after she claimed that he could have continued Yellowstone. The final legal battle decided in favor of the long-term defender Yellowstone Stern when a judge determined that Baumgartner needed Costner’s consent to remove certain items from the family home if she moved out.
According to court documents (via People), California Supreme Court Justice Thomas Anderle ruled in favor of Kevin Costner in the dispute over what could remove Christine Baumgartner from their home as a married couple in Santa Barbara, California. The order, signed by the judge, states that Baumgartner may “remove her toiletries, clothing, handbags and jewelry” but may not take “other property including, but not limited to, furniture, fixtures, appliances and artwork.” ”
The ruling came just a day after Costner’s attorneys asked the court to stop Baumgartner from taking his “separate property” out of the Santa Barbara home and “to ensure due process for the removal of her separate property (if any).” . The issue stems from the actor’s claim that there was no “common property” between the two due to a prenuptial agreement prior to their marriage in 2004. The terms of the marriage contract also stipulated that she would move out of the house within two months thirty days after filing for divorcewhat happened on May 1st. She stayed past the deadline, citing that was the case cannot move out before a child support agreement has been reached.
The filing came on July 13 after Kevin Costner’s legal team said they had requested a detailed list of items they intended to take when they vacated the home, which his attorneys describe as “hopelessly vague and ambiguous.” As examples, Baumgartner reportedly claimed “plates and bowls/cutlery” and “family heirlooms and/or gifts made to her” without naming any specific items to clarify whether they truly belong to her alone.
The filing alleges that she intended to take items that were her husband’s sole property, including furniture, artwork and fitness equipment, and claims that she “refuses to sign an agreement that she will not do it.” unless there is a written agreement between the parties.”
Baumgartner’s legal team later responded on July 13, claiming that she had “identified all items she wishes to remove from the home using photos and written descriptions,” and further contested Costner’s claim that there was no common property between them .
According to her lawyers, the items are “presumed to be community property” because they were “acquired during the marriage.” Her response went on to say that Costner’s objection to the idea of Baumgartner washing dishes was “pretty trivial given his 2022 income of about $24,000,000 and his alleged net worth of about $200,000,000.” , with the additional note that this is the case They think his net worth is higher. During the course of the divorce proceedings, many details and allegations about the family’s finances were reported, including about extravagant expenses.
The judge’s ruling in Kevin Costner’s favor over what Christine Baumgartner is allowed to remove from their Santa Barbara home is a victory for the actor, but the divorce proceedings are far from over and it remains to be seen just how complicated (and costly) it’s gonna be the end