Christina Hall Makes Bold Move in Divorce Battle, Enlists ‘Disso Queen’ Laura Wasser for Representation.

Christina Haack, 41, has made a major change in her divorce proceedings by replacing her former attorneys at Dearmey Law APC with the renowned divorce lawyer, Laura Wasser, 56. This decision comes as Christina expresses growing frustration over the sluggish pace of her ongoing divorce from estranged husband, Joshua Hall, 43.

Christina Hall has made a bold move in her divorce from Joshua Hall by hiring renowned attorney Laura Wasser. Frustrated with the slow pace of the proceedings, Christina seeks a swift and fair resolution to their ongoing legal battle.

A source close to the situation revealed that Christina, who has been eager to move forward with the divorce, was dissatisfied with the lack of progress in the case. “She decided to go with the best divorce attorney out there to try and wrap this up quickly and fairly,” the source shared.

The Decision to Hire Laura Wasser

Last Friday, Christina, an interior designer and television personality, formally requested to change her legal representation with the Superior Court of California in Orange County. She now enlists the expertise of Laura Wasser, a partner at the renowned law firm Wasser, Cooperman & Mandles. Mrs. Wasser is widely regarded as one of the top divorce attorneys in the industry, with a prestigious roster of celebrity clients including Angelina Jolie, Ryan Reynolds, Britney Spears, Johnny Depp, Kim Kardashian, and Jennifer Garner, among others.

Laura Wasser, who has a reputation for handling high-profile cases, charges a $25,000 retainer fee and an hourly rate of $900. As she stated in 2019, “I feel no hesitation in requesting that sum. When I compare it to what my peers are charging, I believe it’s quite a bargain.”

Christina’s Divorce from Joshua Hall

Christina’s decision to hire Laura Wasser comes just months after she and her third husband, Josh Hall, 44, filed for divorce following a two-year marriage. Prior to Josh, Christina was married twice before—first to Tarek El Moussa, with whom she shares two children, and then to Ant Anstead, with whom she has a son named Hudson.

Since filing for divorce, Christina and Josh have been embroiled in a heated dispute over their assets and finances. The couple has clashed over the division of their Newport Beach home, as well as Christina’s HGTV show rights. In addition to the property issues, Josh initially expressed a desire to split everything equally, but things have escalated. A source claims that Josh was presented with a settlement offer worth over seven figures, but he reportedly declined it.

In recent weeks, the financial drama has intensified. Josh asked Christina for $65,000 a month in spousal support, a request that Christina has publicly called “outrageous.” In response to his demand, Christina’s attorney argued that Josh’s “Good Faith” settlement proposal was not made in good faith. “Josh’s assertion that he submitted a ‘Good Faith’ settlement offer is not an accurate representation,” Christina’s attorney declared in court.

Ongoing Disputes Over Property and Finances

The ongoing disputes between Christina and Joshua over their shared property in Tennessee stem from a disagreement over the ownership and potential sale of a home they jointly purchased. The couple had acquired a property in Tennessee during their marriage, and this home has become a focal point of their divorce battle.

After the couple separated, Joshua, who had relocated to Tennessee, filed a petition in October 2024 to prevent Christina from selling the house, effectively blocking her from making any financial decisions regarding the property. The dispute over the Tennessee home adds another layer of complexity to their already contentious divorce, which includes disagreements about asset division and financial support.

Christina, who has stayed in California following the separation, is looking to resolve the financial matters in the divorce, and the Tennessee home is one of the key assets in the mix. This conflict over the property is part of a broader series of issues that have made the divorce proceedings drawn-out and emotionally charged.

The couple’s disagreement over the Tennessee property began earlier in the year and has continued to be a major point of contention, as both parties appear to have differing views on how the property should be handled, whether it should be sold, and who should have control over it. The legal battle surrounding the house is reflective of the broader financial and asset division issues that have made their divorce proceedings particularly difficult.

Christina has remained in California, where she has a home and continues to focus on her career and family. On the other hand, Joshua made a fresh start by relocating to Tennessee, seeking space and a change of scenery following their separation.

 

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