Kevin Costner divorce: Judge says awarding estranged wife Christine Baumgartner with $161k-per-month in child support would be 'disguised spousal support' as he explains $63k-per-month decision

A judge said that both Kevin Costner and his estranged wife Christine Baumgartner came off as credible in testimony they gave in a recent child support hearing amid their ongoing divorce. The latest: A judge said that both Kevin Costner, 68, and his estranged wife Christine Baumgartner, 49, came off as credible in testimony they gave in a recent hearing amid their ongoing divorce. In the hearing, the judge said in court docs that Baumgartner showed 'good courtroom demeanor' and that he found her testimony to be 'credible' The judge said he didn't believe Costner 'embellished any of his testimony by relying on his profession,' saying that it was 'straightforward, credible and consistent' The judge on Friday issued a ruling that aligned with Costner's requests, awarding Baumgartner a $63,209 monthly child support statement, which is less than half of the $161,592 she was asking for Baumgartner said in legal docs filed in California Superior Court last month that the actor has withheld documents in the case, People reported Wednesday after reviewing legal documents. Baumgartner's legal team said Costner has been 'stonewalling' them in regards to sharing pertinent info with a child support hearing slated for next week, and one in November that will scrutinize the premarital agreement in the case Lawyers for the former couple, pictured last year at the Oscars, have exchanged barbs over what has been asked for and what has been provided, in return Baumgartner's legal team asked for information detailing Horizon - noting that 'such documents evidence his future endeavors and anticipated income' - and said Costner's team has withheld them.