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Kevin Costner, the famed actor of the hit series "Yellowstone", is once again making headlines, but this time, it's for matters off the screen. Christine Baumgartner, Costner’s soon-to-be-ex-wife, was recently handed down a judicial order compelling her to pay Costner’s legal fees amounting to $14,237.50.
This decision comes in the wake of contention surrounding the prenuptial agreement she signed prior to their 2004 nuptials. Sources close to the situation have disclosed that the underlying issue revolves around whether Baumgartner genuinely understood the terms of the prenuptial agreement at the time of signing.
The tension escalated when Costner’s legal representative, renowned attorney Laura Wasser, filed court documents probing Baumgartner's comprehension of the prenup. The documents noted an intriguing stance by Baumgartner, who claimed ambiguity over the term "understood" itself.
In an effort to clarify, Wasser resorted to providing a straightforward dictionary definition.
Prenup Clarity Disputed by Counsel
This legal skirmish has been closely followed by TMZ, who highlighted a particularly pointed exchange.
Baumgartner’s counsel took issue with Wasser’s assertion that their client had a clear grasp of the prenup's implications before signing. Their retort? A challenge to the clarity of the term "understood", suggesting their client neither affirmed nor refuted the claim due to its vagueness.
As the legal drama continues, there's more at stake. Should Baumgartner opt to contest the prenup and face defeat, she would be liable for any additional legal fees Costner incurs. Furthermore, she'd be compelled to return a significant $1.5 million previously given to her by Costner.
But this isn’t the first financial clash for the couple. Earlier, Baumgartner’s quest to amplify child support payments from Costner was thwarted. Instead of the hefty $248,000 monthly payout she sought, a judge determined a sum of $63,209 to be more appropriate.
All these events form part of an unfolding tale, initiated when the celebrated couple began divorce proceedings this past May after 18 years of matrimony, citing "irreconcilable differences". In a rare candid moment, Costner reflected on the ongoing disputes with Access Hollywood, stating, "It feels so bad." The sentiment was palpable as he added, "We’re talking about somebody I love on the other side.
I just can’t." As this chapter in Costner’s life continues, Baumgartner reportedly plans to restart her career, marking a fresh start for both.
