Let’s talk about a high-profile divorce drama that’s heating up. Josh Hall, the estranged husband of HGTV star Christina Hall, is not holding back. According to court documents obtained by In Touch on September 6, Josh is accusing Christina of using some pretty aggressive tactics in their divorce proceedings. Not only does he allege she’s trying to get HGTV to remove him from their new show, The Flip Off, but he’s also pointing fingers at other claims that have come to light.
Josh Hits Back in Court Documents
Josh, who is 43, isn’t letting Christina’s accusations slide. She previously claimed that he took $35,000 from her personal account without her knowledge. But in the court documents filed on August 29, Josh fired back, accusing Christina, who is 41, of what he calls “scorched-earth divorce tactics.” He specifically mentions that she’s allegedly trying to have him removed from a contractual agreement they both entered into for the production of The Flip Off. This is a show where the couple renovates homes and flips them for profit, and it seems Josh feels he’s being unfairly targeted.
Josh Defends His Role in Their Marital Projects
Josh goes on to explain in the court documents that during their marriage, he and Christina worked as a team on many projects and businesses. “I devoted a significant amount of my personal efforts to support not just our estate but Christina’s separate property assets,” he says. He feels that Christina’s recent narrative—that he did nothing and deserves nothing—is not only defamatory but also contradicts the praise she gave him throughout their marriage regarding his efforts. Josh feels he’s being unfairly portrayed and wants the court to know that he played a vital role in their shared success.
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Allegations of Misrepresentation
Josh also claims that Christina made misrepresentations in her filings. He agreed to return the five-figure sum he allegedly diverted to his account, but he insists that he did so with the intention of managing their properties responsibly. He wanted to ensure that ongoing expenses related to the properties were covered, as he’s been the one handling these responsibilities all along. Josh explains that the properties have been rented out months in advance, and there are regular expenses that only he manages, which Christina has never taken on.
Now, let’s dig deeper into their financial dealings. Josh points out that before they got married in October 2021, Christina purchased a home in Franklin, Tennessee. After they tied the knot, Josh claims they went on to buy three additional homes in Nashville, which they used as short-term rental properties. To better manage these properties, Josh created an LLC. All income generated from these rentals was deposited into the LLC’s bank account.
Josh’s Role in Managing Their Properties
Josh asserts in the court documents that he has historically been responsible for managing both properties, which Christina gave him complete access to. “I always acted as a fiduciary to the properties, and I helped increase the rental income profits,” he says. He emphasizes that even after their separation, his intention was to continue acting in the best interest of the properties until their dissolution was finalized.
Josh continues, explaining that he made a request for access to the rental income so he could continue to pay ongoing expenses and responsibilities related to the properties. This includes ensuring that the properties can continue to be rented out to guests who have often booked months in advance. He points out that although a property manager handles the day-to-day management of some properties, there are regular and ongoing expenses and obligations that only he is responsible for, which Christina has never managed.
The Former Police Officer’s Role in Property Management
Josh, a former police officer, states that he handles paying the staff who clean the properties after a tenant moves out and communicates and pays various vendors for services rendered to the rental properties. This includes internet, pool cleaning, and more. He also claims that he coordinates with animal caretakers as there are “various animals that reside at the ranch and require daily caretaking.”
He adds, “All of the service providers have only ever worked with and communicated with me; never with Christina. I also purchase and restock supplies in the home. This is a 24-acre property and it requires a significant amount of maintenance and upkeep, which I have historically handled. I travel from California to visit the Tennessee properties at least once each month to ensure all maintenance is handled. For over two years, I have always been responsible for paying all of these expenses, from the LLC account.”
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In the paperwork, Josh agrees to return the money and states that he has spent none of it on personal purchases, reinforcing his claim that his actions were in the best interest of their shared properties.
