Kevin Costner's ex-wife demanding exorbitant amount of child support, here's the latest on their divorce

The end is nigh! After 18 years of marriage, Kevin Costner and his estranged wife Christine are getting a divorce. This Wednesday, June 21, new court documents revealed the astronomical sum demanded by the actor's ex-wife for child support.

Christine Baumgartner is asking for a lot of money

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner are the latest couple who have decided to put an end to their marriage. The decision was reportedly taken by the actor's wife following the usual 'differences' of an 'irreconcilable' nature. As they embark on their divorce proceedings, documents obtained by various US media have revealed the astronomical sum Christine Baumgartner wants for child support.

As the papers report, the former designer is asking her ex-husband for $248,000 a month for their three children. An amount which, according to her, would be very low compared to what they actually need. According to People, the divorce documents state that the amount demanded by Christine is not even what would be necessary to maintain their usual lifestyle.

It is less than the amount needed to maintain the children in their accustomed lifestyle

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This is Kevin Costner's second divorce

In addition to this substantial sum, Christine Baumgartner also wants the Bodyguard star to pay in full for their private school tuition, all their extracurricular activities and sports, as well as their health and therapy expenses. The ex-couple is expected to share custody of the three children.

Kevin and Christine Costner met in 2000. They married four years later, before welcoming three children together: Cayden, 16, Hayes, 14, and Grace, 13. The actor has already been through a first divorce. He was married to Cindy Silva from1978 to 1994. They also had three children together: Annie, Lily and Joe. He also has another son from his relationship with Bridget Rooney.

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People: Kevin Costner's Estranged Wife Christine Is Requesting $248K a Month in Child Support: Court Documents