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Issues are solely getting messier for Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner’s divorce — and their newest squabble is over home items.
In courtroom paperwork obtained by Us Weekly on Friday, July 14, Baumgartner, 49, claimed that Costner, 68, is worried that she is going to “take too many pots and pans.” Baumgartner, nonetheless, refuted the claims by stating that she “wouldn’t strip the home naked” whereas calling his complaints “trivial.”
Baumgartner additionally alleged that she “offered a written record” of the objects she deliberate to take when she strikes out, which incorporates the previous couple’s silver mirror, eating chairs, silverware, pots, pans, Baumgartner’s e-bike, swivel chairs, queen mattress, mattress, bedding, rug, nightstand and kitchen desk.
In an objection filed earlier on Friday, Costner argued that his estranged spouse’s property record request was “so obscure” he was unable to consent to the objects’ removing.
“For example, Petitioner lists ‘Plates and bowls/ silverware’ with out specifying which plates, which bowls and which silverware. She lists ‘Christine’s household heirlooms and/or items to her’ however doesn’t specify which objects she believes have been gifted to her (versus each events or the kids),” the paperwork learn.
Baumgartner, nonetheless, rebutted her estranged husband’s place, stating he wouldn’t be “harmed” by her removing of non-public objects, together with her “Peloton bike” and “household heirlooms.” She claims within the docs that Costner desires to “management the transfer out course of” as she gears as much as vacate their household residence.
“Apart from my clothes, jewellery, toiletries and purses, Kevin desires to have the ultimate say as as to whether I take away my private objects from the home or my storage unit,” the docs state. “For instance, underneath Kevin’s proposed order, I couldn’t take away my mom’s childhood dresser with out first assembly and conferring, after which acquiring his approval.”
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Regardless of her claims, a decide dominated in Costner’s favor, on Thursday, July 13, that Baumgartner can solely take her “toiletries, clothes, purses and jewellery” from the house. Costner, in the meantime, said that whereas he agrees to the ruling, his estranged spouse will likely be permitted to take further objects from their residence as soon as the pair attain a written settlement.
Us confirmed in Could that Baumgartner had filed for divorce from Costner, citing irreconcilable variations and dated their separation again to April 11. The twosome share kids Cayden, 16, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 13. Following their cut up, Costner and Baumgartner have been engaged in a messy and ongoing authorized battle over funds and baby help for his or her three youngsters.
The previous mannequin made headlines in June after she alleged that the Yellowstone actor was making an attempt to kick her out of their household residence. Whereas the duo’s prenuptial settlement said that if Baumgartner selected to finish their marriage, she must vacate the premises one month after their cut up, Baumgartner claimed that she didn’t have the funds to maneuver with their kids. Nonetheless, a decide dominated she should accomplish that by the top of July.
Baumgartner additionally requested $248,000 per 30 days in baby help from her estranged husband to proceed elevating the youngsters of their present life-style. Costner alleged in courtroom paperwork obtained by Us final month that he couldn’t afford the desired quantity as a result of he “will earn considerably much less in 2023” as soon as Yellowstone involves an finish. A decide later dominated on Tuesday, July 11, that Costner pays Baumgartner $129,755 per 30 days in baby help.