Christine’s Choice: Settle Now or Brace for Big Changes, Warns Costner’s Ex

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Christine Baumgartner filed for divorce from Kevin Costner in May.

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The couple had a prenuptial agreement that required Christine to move out of their family home after the divorce.

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Christine initially sought $248,000 a month for child support for their three children.

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The court ruled that Kevin would pay $63,209 per month, matching his proposed amount.

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The couple reached a divorce settlement four months after Christine filed.

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The terms of their settlement were not immediately clear, but it was reported that Christine would get more than what the couple’s prenuptial agreement provided.

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After the settlement, Christine was seen running errands in Montecito, California.

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A source said that Kevin was relieved that the matter had been settled and he would continue to focus solely on jointly raising their three children.

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