August 01, 2023

From Tin Cup to Enforcing a Prenup: Our Take on Kevin Costner's Divorce

17 minutes

Introduction
- Elizabeth Stephenson and Sarah introduced themselves from New Direction, Family Law.
- They discuss their passion for trash-talking and telemetry.
Main Topic: Rich People's Divorces
- The topic concerns divorces, specifically among the rich, covering issues like child support, custody, and property.
- More money is involved, but issues are similar to average divorces.
Kevin Costner's Divorce Drama
- Focusing on the Kevin Costner divorce drama from his longtime wife, who married in 2004.
- Discussion of a prenuptial agreement.
- Elizabeth and Sarah role-play representing wife and husband, respectively.
Property Issues
- Fifty-eight thousand square feet property with various amenities discussed.
- They are debating over property rights and why the wife has to leave.
- The property includes the main house, fishing lodge, guest house, baseball field, etc.
Child Support and Prenup
- Child support amount: around $129,000 a month.
- Prenup required Kevin Costner to pay $1.4 million to his wife.
- Concerns about how long she can survive on that sum.
- Humorous discussion on dividing up pots and pans in the divorce.
Caretakers and House Maintenance
- Discussions about the extensive care required for the property.
- The debate over environmental issues and large houses.
Legal Considerations
- Discussion on prenup legality and limitations regarding child support.
- The hosts mention the surprise at the large child support order in this case.
Overall Tone
- A mix of serious legal insights and lighthearted banter about celebrity lifestyles and legal proceedings related to divorce.

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August 01, 2023

From Tin Cup to Enforcing a Prenup: Our Take on Kevin Costner's Divorce

17 minutes

Introduction
- Elizabeth Stephenson and Sarah introduced themselves from New Direction, Family Law.
- They discuss their passion for trash-talking and telemetry.
Main Topic: Rich People's Divorces
- The topic concerns divorces, specifically among the rich, covering issues like child support, custody, and property.
- More money is involved, but issues are similar to average divorces.
Kevin Costner's Divorce Drama
- Focusing on the Kevin Costner divorce drama from his longtime wife, who married in 2004.
- Discussion of a prenuptial agreement.
- Elizabeth and Sarah role-play representing wife and husband, respectively.
Property Issues
- Fifty-eight thousand square feet property with various amenities discussed.
- They are debating over property rights and why the wife has to leave.
- The property includes the main house, fishing lodge, guest house, baseball field, etc.
Child Support and Prenup
- Child support amount: around $129,000 a month.
- Prenup required Kevin Costner to pay $1.4 million to his wife.
- Concerns about how long she can survive on that sum.
- Humorous discussion on dividing up pots and pans in the divorce.
Caretakers and House Maintenance
- Discussions about the extensive care required for the property.
- The debate over environmental issues and large houses.
Legal Considerations
- Discussion on prenup legality and limitations regarding child support.
- The hosts mention the surprise at the large child support order in this case.
Overall Tone
- A mix of serious legal insights and lighthearted banter about celebrity lifestyles and legal proceedings related to divorce.