Kevin Costner’s ex Christine Baumgartner hits seaside in Hawaii after practically $130K youngster assist award

Christine Baumgartner appeared to be in nice spirits whereas absorbing the solar in Hawaii — regardless of her ongoing divorce from Kevin Costner.

The mom of three was all smiles whereas stress-free on the seaside along with her kids Thursday — simply over one week after a choose awarded her practically $130,000 per 30 days in youngster assist.

Baumgartner, 49, confirmed off her toned determine — and sun-kissed tan — in a black, floral bikini which she paired with black sun shades and a big pendant necklace.

At one level, the previous purse designer stopped to snap some selfies along with her 13-year-old daughter, Grace, who wore an analogous white bikini.

Christine Baumgartner on the beach
The previous mannequin confirmed off her match physique in a black floral bikini.
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Christine Baumgartner and her daughter, Grace
She was joined by her teenage daughter, Grace.
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After taking some solo pictures of the teenager splashing round within the water, Baumgartner headed again to the garden chairs exterior the 4 Seasons Resort.

Earlier than leaving the seaside, Baumgartner — who additionally shares sons Cayden, 16, and Hayes, 14, with the “Yellowstone” star, 68 — popped on a white cover-up and floppy tan hat.

Sources advised Individuals final week that the previous mannequin felt “relieved” after being awarded the hefty chunk of change in youngster assist.

Christine Baumgartner on the beach
The mom of three took photos of the teenager as she performed within the ocean.
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Christine Baumgartner on the beach
Baumgartner accessorized with a big cream pendant necklace.
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Christine Baumgartner
The previous purse designer was just lately awarded practically $130,000 a month in youngster assist.
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Nonetheless, she was initially requested $248,000 a month, which was a stark distinction from Costner’s $52,000 a month suggestion.

Baumgartner argued that she wanted more cash to keep away from drastic adjustments to her youngsters’ way of life, which incorporates assistants to assist with schedules, meals prep, grocery buying, cooking and cleansing.

“The divorce is just not their fault,” a supply mentioned of the pair’s kids. “She doesn’t need them to undergo, or expertise destructive life adjustments due to it.”

Christine Baumgartner and her daughter, Grace, on the beach
Nonetheless, the mom of three initially requested for practically $250,000 a month from the “Yellowstone” actor.
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Christine Baumgartner and her daughter, Grace, on the beach
In the meantime, Costner solely wished to cough up roughly $50,000 per 30 days.
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Regardless of the previous couple’s bitter cut up, they’ve each been attempting to spend additional high quality time with their youngsters amid the drama.

In truth, only one week earlier than Baumgartner’s Hawaiian getaway, Costner took their kids on a trip to British Columbia, Canada.

As a result of “pre-planned” journey, the actor needed to miss a scheduled court docket date to debate their divorce proceedings.

Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner
Baumgartner filed for divorce from the “Bodyguard” star in Might.
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Christine Baumgartner
On the time, she cited “irreconcilable variations.”
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But as soon as the “Bodyguard” star returned dwelling, it was again to enterprise.

Simply at some point later, Costner accused his soon-to-be ex-wife of attempting to rob him blind.

In court docket paperwork obtained by Web page Six, he claimed the previous mannequin had “proven a disturbing propensity within the final a number of months, each earlier than and after separation, to take [Kevin’s] property with out his information or consent, particularly since this case was filed.”

Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner
Since then, the couple — who had been married for 18 years — have been duking it out in court docket.
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He additionally accused Baumgartner of refusing to signal an settlement stating that she wouldn’t ransack their $145 million dwelling earlier than transferring out.

Whereas Baumgartner insisted that she wouldn’t “strip the home naked,” a choose dominated that she will need to have a dialogue with the “Area of Goals” star earlier than taking any property from their Santa Barbara, Calif., property.

The previous designer filed for divorce from the actor in Might after 18 years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable variations.” They each filed for joint custody of their kids.

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