Joshua Hall opens up about 'difficult' 2024 amid Christina Hall divorce

After a challenging 2024, Joshua Hall is ready to leave the past behind and embrace the new year with a fresh perspective.

In July 2024, news emerged that the television personality and his wife Christina Hall (née Haack), had decided to end their marriage after more than two years together. The two filed for divorce on July 15, with Joshua listing their divorce date as July 8 and Christina listing it as July 7.

While Joshua Hall didn't directly address the split in his recent update, he did share a moment of gratitude, noting that despite the struggles, 2024 “wasn't so bad” thanks to the support of those close to him.

Ringing in the New Year, Hall opened up about the “tough year” he endured in 2024. While it had its moments, he admitted, “It helped me grow and be stronger than ever.”

“Sometimes tough situations can change you. You end up being a different person. A better version of yourself,” he continued. “You learn things about yourself that you didn't know before. It's opened my eyes to a lot of things. Even though it was hard, I know it taught me a lot and I'm grateful for that. I always tell myself that God gives his hardest battles for his strongest soldiers.”

Joshua Hall started dating Christina Hall shortly after her divorce from Ant Anstead in 2021. The couple married in 2022 and went on to star in several HGTV series, including Christina on the Coast and Christina in the Country.

The duo was also set to compete against Christina's ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and his wife Heather Rae El Moussa on the upcoming HGTV series “The Flip Off.” However, after their split, plans for the show have changed.

Hall added that the lessons helped him understand “who is really there for you. These people become your pillars in life. They stand by you.”

“They understand when you need space. They've got you, even if you don't have it right now,” Hall wrote. “I will forever be grateful to my community that continues to love me, support me and the special people who came into my life.”

The realtor ended his Instagram post by looking ahead to 2025, calling it “a new year, a new beginning and a chance to write a new book with some new beginnings.”

“This WILL be my best year yet,” he concluded.

As their contentious divorce continues, Christina Hall has retained high-profile attorney Laura Wasser in an effort to speed up the proceedings. According to a source who spoke to Us Weekly In November 2024, “Kristina was not happy with the progress, or lack thereof.”

The insider added, “(She) decided to contact the best divorce attorney to try and get it over with quickly and fairly.”

Kim Kardashian In 2020, Laura Wasser was heavily focused on when she divorced Kanye West. Known as Hollywood's divorce attorney, Wasser has an impressive list of A-list clients Johnny DeppChristina Aguilera, Ryan Reynoldsand Jennifer Garner.

However, Wasser's expertise comes at a high price. According to 2016 Bloomberg report, she charges clients $850 an hour and requires a $25,000 collection fee. Her clientele is usually made up of individuals with a net worth of $10 million or more, ensuring that her services remain exclusive to Hollywood's elite.

According to Us WeeklyKristina did not sign a prenuptial agreement before marrying Joshua, 43, in 2021 – a decision that could have a major impact on the outcome of their divorce. An insider revealed that money has long been a point of contention in their relationship. “Christina works very hard and is successful. She felt that Josh wasn't contributing enough to the household,” the source explained.

However, a second source familiar with the situation disputed the claim, stating that Joshua has worked throughout their marriage and contributed financially.

Christina and Joshua both filed for divorce on Monday, July 15, and their conflicting requests from the court suggest that reaching an agreement may not be easy. As the legal process unfolds, it's clear that financial differences and the absence of a prenuptial agreement will play a major role in their divorce.