Christine Quinn’s estranged husband Christian Richard has scored a legal victory amid their complicated divorce battle.
The Selling Sunset alum, 35, who recently put on a stylish display on the Diesel runway, split from the tech entrepreneur after he was arrested at his Los Angeles home for assault with a deadly weapon earlier this year in March.
She was soon granted a temporary restraining order and he filed for divorce in early April, shortly after the incident.
In the latest update amid their divorce, a Los Angeles court judge granted Richard, also known as Christian Dumontet, a mental health diversion in his criminal case, according to Us weekly.
A source informed the outlet that he will have to undergo therapy sessions for a year, in addition to performing community service work and paying restitution.
Christine Quinn’s estranged husband, 35, Christian Richard, has scored a legal victory amid their complicated divorce battle; seen in September in Milan
If Christian maintains positive comments and reports throughout the year, his misdemeanor case may be dismissed.
In court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Quinn attended a hearing late last month, on September 24, and challenged the judge’s ruling.
The TV personality did so with an ’emotional’ victim impact statement where she asked that Richard’s request for mental health diversion be denied.
His attorney also filed documents in the family law case to show a variety of alleged temporary restraining orders that Christian had violated.
After the judge granted the mental health diversion to Quinn’s ex, he is still ordered to stay away from Christine under the TRO, and the next hearing in his case is scheduled for next year, on January 28, 2025. .
The reality star also claimed that her ex-husband became close to some of her family members, including her father.
She alleged that Richard asked them to pass him a message telling him he wanted to have “a simple, friendly conversation” that could “make the difference between day and night.”
It was also claimed that just five minutes into the court appearance on September 24, Quinn received a message from an unknown “discarded” phone, with the text telling her to “relax”.
The Selling Sunset alum split from the tech entrepreneur after he was arrested at his Los Angeles home for assault with a deadly weapon in early March of this year; seen in 2021 in Los Angeles
The TV personality did so with an ’emotional’ victim impact statement where she asked that Richard’s request for mental health diversion be denied.
Christine’s lawyer, Jacqueline Sparagna, told Us Weekly after the judge’s ruling: “We hope Mr. Dumontet takes advantage of this opportunity to get the help he clearly needs.”
And Richard’s attorney, Alexandra Kazarian, responded to Quinn’s claims in a statement to Us Weekly, saying, “The depths of Ms. Quinn’s deception are once again on display.”
“His wild and baseless accusations have not ceased and his lack of credibility is best understood when read in conjunction with the LAPD’s unprecedented public statement that its claims of hotel room tapping and alleged surveillance by Christian were unfounded. “.
Kazarian added: “The reality is that Ms. Quinn enjoyed complete financial and personal independence during the marriage and spent more than $30,000 a month of her money.”
“And now he faces a divorce without a prenuptial agreement and having to repay community assets with the millions he earned during the marriage.”
In August, Christian had filed a request to remove the temporary restraining order against him.
He asked the court, in documents obtained by Page sixto withdraw the order that also allows Christine to access her marital mansion in the Hollywood Hills alone.
The reason for his request was because he received “a utility bill of over $10,000.”
He also stated that he is also receiving ‘daily criminal fines from the Los Angeles Vector Control since July 18, 2024, for the abandonment and lack of maintenance of the property.’
Quinn’s ex also stated in the filing that he received “thousands of dollars” in fines, but is unable to resolve the issues because he is not allowed to visit the Los Angeles home.
He said his legal team has attempted to contact Quinn and his representation, but has yet to receive a response.
Christine’s lawyer, Jacqueline Sparagna, told Us Weekly after the judge’s ruling: “We hope Mr. Dumontet takes advantage of this opportunity to get the help he clearly needs”; seen in March in Los Angeles
In addition to the $10,000 utility bill, Christian also requests that Quinn pay him ‘$29,000 in rental value per month for the house,’ as well as the cost of the luxury Hermes handbags she purchased during their marriage.
His attorney, Alexandra Kazarian, said in an email included in the filing, according to Page Six, ‘Mr. Dumontet also requests from CP the reimbursement of the various Hermès bags that were acquired with his separate property “as investment objects” at the request of his client.’
The real estate agent’s own legal team has denied claims over $10,000 water bills.
Quinn’s lawyer stated: ‘There is no water damage or emergencies at the house. We believe this is just an unpaid bill from LADWP that hasn’t been paid for months.’
“There have been ongoing problems with water leaks since September 2023, when a burst pipe flooded the basement.”
In March, Christian was seen outside his home in handcuffs while being arrested for allegedly throwing a “glass bag” that hit his son.
However, the retired tech entrepreneur was arrested a second time when he returned to his home in Los Angeles and violated the restraining order.
He denied hitting his son and claimed he started an argument because his dogs urinated on some of his personal belongings. TMZ reported at the time.
Christian claimed he had picked up a bag of trash and thrown it against a wall, but his wife and son were never hit.
In April, the Selling Sunset alum was granted a temporary restraining order against Christian and, just days later, filed for divorce and also requested sole custody of their son.
In August, Christian had filed a request to remove the temporary restraining order against him; seen in June in Los Angeles
In March, Christian was seen outside his home in handcuffs while being arrested for allegedly throwing a “glass bag” that hit his son.
In June, Quinn was seen moving her things out of her marital home, including bags and boxes of Louis Vuitton and Hermes.
The following month, he was indicted on misdemeanor charges of child abuse, battery and violating a protective order.
In June, Quinn was seen moving her things out of her marital home, including bags and boxes of Louis Vuitton and Hermes.
Despite the messy divorce, the TV personality has stayed busy and most recently attended the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards in Milan last month.
She also donned a ripped denim corset and matching pants when she stopped by the Diesel show during Milan Fashion Week.