Kevin Costner's Wife Requests $885,000 in Attorney's Fees After Settling Child Support Case

Summary:

• Kevin Costner wins child support case against his wife Christine Baumgartner.
• Christine Baumgartner is now requesting $885,000 in attorney's fees, including challenging the prenuptial agreement's spousal support limitation.
• Costner has already paid $300,000 in legal fees and must pay for his own in the future, potentially amounting to millions.
• Settling may be more beneficial for both parties as legal fees can add up quickly.
• Dr. Ro Schmidt weighed in, calling for the settlement and prenuptial agreement to be respected.

Actor Kevin Costner has won a child support case against his wife Christine Baumgartner, but the legal battle continues as she now seeks $885,000 in attorney's fees. This fee includes challenging the prenuptial agreement's spousal support limitation, which will be argued in a trial slated in a few months.

Kevin Costner Prevails in Child Support Battle, but Faces New Challenge

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner settled their child support issue and Kevin emerged victorious. However, the battle is not over yet. Christine now wants Kevin to pay for her attorneys' fees, and here's what's different about it. The attorneys' fees have not yet been incurred, but she wants to challenge the spousal support limitation in the prenuptial agreement. This challenge will cost about $855,000, according to her lawyers. Kevin's lawyer, Laura Wasser, expressed disbelief at this astronomical amount and pointed out that it seems like an outrageous request for something that will happen soon in the future.

A Battle Over Attorneys' Fees

It's not uncommon for the wealthier spouse to pay the attorneys' fees of the less wealthy spouse in high profile cases such as this one. However, the timing of Christine's request and the amount she is asking for, i.e. nearly $885,000, have raised eyebrows and prompted speculation. Already, Kevin has paid $300,000 in legal fees to Christine. He also claims that she took $105,000 from his accounts to help pay for her lawyers.

Criticism for Christine's Attorneys' Fees Request

Christine's request for $885,000 in attorneys' fees has been criticized by many, including Kevin's lawyer and TMZ Live. Since Christine has been losing most of the battles in court, it seems unlikely that she would be awarded such a high amount in attorneys' fees. However, some experts speculate that she may be using it as a negotiation tactic to set the bar high so that she can end up with a settlement that is more favorable to her.

Settling May Be the Best Option for Both Parties

While lawyers benefit when cases go to court and drag on, settling may be the best option for both parties in this case. Kevin faces the prospect of paying enormous legal fees, and Christine may end up with nothing if she continues to fight. The prenuptial agreement is in place, and challenging it would be an uphill battle for Christine. Ultimately, settling the case may be the most logical outcome for both parties involved.

Expert Opinion on the Matter

Dr. Ro Schmidt, who called in from Austin, Texas, agreed with Kevin Costner's lawyer that the request for more money from Christine seems unfair. Schmidt believes that since they have already settled the child support issue and the prenuptial agreement is in place, there is no need for Christine to request more money. Schmidt also noted the importance of honesty and integrity in such situations.

Conclusion

Despite winning the child support battle, Kevin Costner faces a new challenge. Christine's request for $885,000 in attorneys' fees has been met with criticism, and settling the case may be the best option for both parties involved. Ultimately, the court will have to decide whether Christine's request for attorneys' fees is justified or not.

Settling may be more beneficial for both parties rather than fighting it out in court, as the fees can rack up to millions of dollars. Dr. Ro Schmidt called into the show on Kevin's side, arguing that the settlement and prenuptial agreement should be respected.