Kevin's lawyer, the highly respected Laura Wasser, didn't hold back in her response, firmly stating that the requested legal bill is far beyond what could be considered reasonable.
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00:00 In the ongoing battle between Hollywood actor Kevin Costner and his estranged wife Christine
00:05 Baumgartner, things have taken a contentious turn as Christine's legal team demands a
00:11 staggering $8,85,000 in legal fees, according to a report by Leading magazine.
00:18 Christine's lawyers insist she must be prepared to pay this substantial amount for the extensive
00:23 legal representation she's received while contesting the pre-Naptole agreement with
00:30 Kevin.
00:31 Kevin's attorney, the renowned Laura Vassa, didn't mince words in response, stating that
00:35 the requested legal bill is nothing short of outrageous.
00:40 Vassa pointed out that the court had already upheld the validity of the pre-Naptole agreement,
00:45 further complicating Christine's position in the ongoing legal proceedings.
00:51 The couple, who were married for 18 years, saw their union come to an end when Christine
00:56 filed for divorce on May 1.
00:59 Together they share the joys of parenthood with three children, two sons, Sydon, age
01:04 15, and Hias, age 14, as well as a 12-year-old daughter named Grace.
01:11 In a recent development, the Santa Barbara County Court has ruled in favor of Kevin Costner
01:16 regarding child support payments to his estranged wife.
01:20 This ruling has brought substantial relief to the actor in terms of his financial obligations.
01:27 Prior to this decision, Costner had been making temporary monthly child support payments of
01:32 $1,29,000, a sum that Christine had contested, seeking an increase to $2,48,000 per month.
01:40 However, Christine returned to court requesting a monthly figure of $1,61,000.
01:47 The recent court ruling has significantly eased Costner's financial burden, reducing
01:52 his monthly child support payments to $63,209, almost half of the previously disputed amount.
02:00 The court's decision appears to strike a balance between the needs of the children and Costner's
02:05 financial circumstances, marking a significant development in this high-profile divorce case.
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