The $248,000 Child Support War

​Costner’s divorce from Christine Baumgartner was one of the messiest in Hollywood history. Rumors swirled that she refused to leave the house, but the real battle was over the $248,000 per month she requested for child support. She argued that the kids needed to live in a “comparable environment” to Costner’s luxury life, which included private jets and world-class chefs

Costner’s legal team fought back with “candid” filings, accusing her of using the money for plastic surgery and boutique shopping. In a major victory for Costner, the judge slashed the payment to $63,209 per month, proving that even for a mega-star, there is a limit to “reasonable” expenses.