In a swift and anticipated move, Christine Baumgartner, estranged wife of renowned actor Kevin Costner, is making her final preparations to vacate their ocean-front estate in Carpinteria, CA. As part of the prenuptial agreement they both consented to when they tied the knot in 2004, Christine was obligated to leave the property by the end of this month.
On Friday, multiple moving trucks were seen lined up at the front door of the Costner estate, ready to transport her belongings to her new abode. Witnesses reported that a U-Haul had already departed from the property earlier that morning.
Meanwhile, Kevin Costner himself is enjoying his time at one of his other homes in Aspen, taking a much-deserved summer vacation with their three children. The divorce settlement seems to bring an unusual silver lining for the kids, who now get to experience double vacations. Just last week, Christine took them on a trip to Hawaii, where they stayed in a luxurious resort while she spent time with a long-time friend of both Kevin and Christine.
While the moving crew handles the heavy lifting, Christine is overseeing the process, ensuring that all of her belongings are safely packed and ready to go. The split between the couple, which has been in motion since May, has been far from amicable. Contentious disputes over child support and the prenuptial agreement have marred the divorce proceedings, and Kevin has even accused Christine of covertly taking substantial amounts of money and other assets behind his back.
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The divorce saga has undoubtedly taken an emotional toll on both parties, but it appears that Christine is determined to put this chapter of her life behind her and move forward. Once Kevin returns from his Aspen vacation, he will find his once-shared home vacant, as Christine adheres to the court-ordered move-out date.
