Celebrity News May 05, 2022
Tarek El Moussa Talks Co-Parenting with Christina Hall Amid Her Custody Battle with Ant
Tarek El Moussa is shedding light on co-parenting with his ex-wife Christina Hall.
The former “Flip or Flop” stars finalized their divorce in 2018 and share two kids together, Taylor, 11, and Brayden, 6.
El Moussa, 40, opened up to Us Weekly about how they make it work, saying, “Honestly, you know, we really focus on our household.”
Tarek is now married to Heather Rae Young, and he said, “[We] have certain things we do at our household, and I know [Christina] focuses on her household and there’s certain things she does at her household.”
He explained further, “We try to be on the same page as often as possible, but they’re different households.”
While El Moussa and Hall have their coparenting sorted out, Christina and her ex-husband Ant Anstead do not.
What’s Next for Ant Anstead & Christina Hall as Judge Denies His Request for Full Custody
View StoryThey share son Hudson, 2, and Anstead recently filed an emergency request for full custody of the boy. He was denied, but the judge wants Ant and Christina to attend a hearing on June 28 to determine whether a change in their custody agreement is necessary.
Since their split in July, the exes have shared joint legal and physical custody of the toddler.
According to TMZ, Ant is asking for full custody because he believes that Christina is putting their son at risk.
In the court docs, Ant also brought attention to a recent incident involving Hudson, when the child was returned to him in January. At the time, Ant was not notified that Christina’s family all tested positive for COVID-19.
He said, “At the time my partner (who we know is Renée Zellweger) was filming her new project and her covid diagnosis placed the whole production on pause."
Ant also expressed concern for Hudson’s health after he suffered a sunburn. Ant says he texted Christina about the sunburn. She allegedly responded, “... It didn't feel hot. Give him some Tylenol im sure it will be better tomorrow."
Anstead claimed that Christina has not been very present in their son’s life, saying she spends an average of “9 full days each month" with their son for the past year and a half.
Along with wanting Christina to have Hudson on alternating weekends, he is requesting that she stop posting about their son on social media in any “commercial endeavor” unless he approves.
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View StoryChristina responded to the filing, telling People, "What Ant is doing deeply saddens me. If this was really about Hudson, as he says, this should have been handled privately with a private judge or mediation, as myself and my attorney have suggested."
She added, "I have had my share of ups and downs but I am a good mom and I love my children with all my heart and I will always protect them."
The news comes weeks after Christina reportedly tied the knot with Joshua Hall.
As for Christina and Ant, they started dating in October 2017, and tied the knot in a surprise winter wedding in December 2018.
The couple announced their split in September 2020. At the time, she wrote on Instagram, “Ant and I have made the difficult decision to separate. We are grateful for each other and as always, our children will remain our priority. We appreciate your support and ask for privacy for us and our family as we navigate the future.”
A few days later, he indicated it was her decision to break up. Writing on Instagram, “Anyone who really knows me knows that I don't like to share private matters publicly. I have remained silent while holding on to hope. I never gave up on us. I pray Christina's decision brings her happiness."
Christina filed for divorce two months later.
They later split up their assets as part of the divorce. TMZ reported that Hall got four homes in California, as well as one in Tennessee. Along with the properties, she took a Range Rover, a Bentley, and her wedding ring, while Anstead walked away with seven cars and 100% ownership of his business ventures.
They also agreed not to pay each other spousal support.