Kevin Costner’s dreams are being realized during his contentious divorce process with Christine Baumgartner.
The “Fields of Dreams” star, 68, was “happy” after a judge ruled that Baumgartner would have to leave their home, a source told People magazine on Thursday.
“Kevin was happy yesterday with a prejudgment in his favor,” the source said of the Wednesday decision.
Judge Thomas Anderele ruled Baumgartner, 49, must vacate the premises by the end of July, according to People. Baumgartner reportedly wanted to stay through August, while Costner wanted her out by July 13.
Costner and Baumgartner married in 2004, but their divorce process has become acrimonious since it was first reported in May.
Baumgartner requested $248,000 per month in child support payments, according to court documents. But Costner’s attorneys scoffed at that figure, claiming that Baumgartner included $100,000 for plastic surgery in her request.
Costner’s legal team also reportedly said Baumgartner had been “grasping at straws” for reasons she should be allowed to stay in their mansion in Santa Barbara, California.
Costner attended Wednesday’s hearing via Zoom, while Baumgartner arrived by limo at the county courthouse, according to Entertainment Tonight. Costner reportedly stayed on mute for the proceedings.
The couple have three children together, teenagers Cayden, Hayes and Grace, and both filed for joint custody of the kids. Baumgartner also was entitled to $1.4 million as part of their prenup agreement, which Costner says he has already paid.
His attorneys cited that money in previous court filings to argue Baumgartner should have no problem finding a house, writing “Christine can afford to move.”
