Kevin Costner's ex-wife demands about P13.8 million per month in child support

Christine Baumgartner, American actor Kevin Costner's ex-wife, is suing him for child support payments.

The designer, 49, wants the Yellowstone star, 68, to pay her $248,000 (P13.8 million) a month to help raise their three children: Cayden Wyatt, 16, Hayes Logan, 14, and Grace Avery, 13, according to court documents obtained by People on Wednesday. The entire amount asked, according to Baumgartner, is "less than the amount needed to maintain the children in their accustomed lifestyle."

According to Page Six, she also wants Costner to cover all of the costs associated with their children's health care, extracurricular activities, sports, and private school tuition.

The most recent salary information for Baumgartner's estranged husband was made public as a result of her application on Friday.

Costner earned more than $19 million (P1 billion) in 2022, and his family spent $6,645,285 (P369 million) on trips to the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Aspen as well as catering services and chefs for entertaining. After taxes, his net income was allegedly $7,595,520 (P422 million).

The Field of Dreams star said in court records previously that he did not want his financial details to be made public out of concern that fraudsters, burglars, and "unwanted and embarrassing global media attention" may cause him "irreparable harm."

Costner claims Baumgartner spent $95,000 (P5.2 million) of his money on solicitors and a forensic accountant during the proceedings "without prior notice" to him.

Despite the couple's prenuptial agreement, he reportedly criticized the mother of three for her refusal to leave their shared $145 million (P8 billion) property in Carpinteria, California.

According to the deal, Baumgartner would have 30 days to leave the property if the couple separated, and she would be awarded a $1.2 million (P66 million) home to reside in.

The handbag designer, however, reportedly claimed that Costner lacked "legal justification" to evict her and used the children as leverage, claiming via her lawyer that the mansion is where "the children have lived for their entire lives."

Child custody is the only area where the ex-spouses seem to have reached an amicable agreement, and Baumgartner has asked for "joint" custody. She is not asking for spousal support either. (ANI)