The Life of All-American Actor Kevin Costner

During the divorce proceedings, a judge ordered Costner to pay $63,209 per month in child support. The amount was far lower than what Baumgartner had requested, making the ruling one of the most widely reported moments in their legal fight.

The decision did not end all public attention around the divorce, but it marked a major turning point in the financial dispute. Costner’s private life was now being discussed through court filings, numbers, and headlines, while his professional future was still hanging in the balance.