'Selling Sunset' Christine Quinn Breaks Silence On Being 'Hacked Out Of My Entire Life' Amid Christian Dumontet Split

Christine Quinn has opened up on her debilitating split from her estranged husband, Christian Dumontet.

The "Selling Sunset" alum got emotional over the breakdown of her union with her former husband, describing it as one of the darkest times of her life.

Christian Dumontet filed for divorce on April 5, 2024, after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge weeks before. The alleged incident involved Christine Quinn and their son, Christian Georges Dumontet, whom they welcomed in May 2021.

The former "Selling Sunset" alum opened up about her traumatic experiences that led to the end of her marriage to Dumontet. Now 36, she has relocated to Texas with her three-year-old son, Georges, but reflects on the emotional toll of her past in Los Angeles.

She revealed that while some were aware of her struggles, few understood the severity of the situation. Her estranged husband faced legal troubles, including arrest for an alleged domestic violence incident involving their son and for violating an emergency protective order that she was granted.

This situation forced her and her son to leave their home in Los Angeles and start anew in Texas. Describing the hardship of staying in hotels and "couch-surfing" with friends, she expressed how difficult it was to be displaced without access to her accounts, which her ex had commandeered.

This left her feeling stripped of her identity and resources, a situation she described as traumatizing. Overwhelmed with emotion, she told PEOPLE that she felt utterly lost and without support during the challenging time. In her words:

"People really don't know this. I was hacked out of my entire life. I was stripped of my entire life overnight — I literally had nothing. And it was dehumanizing."

Quinn reflected on the challenges in her marriage that preceded their public split, emphasizing that the issues were not just isolated events but had been brewing for a considerable time. 

She described the situation as extremely unhealthy and acknowledged her resilience throughout the difficulties they faced. The realtor noted how seeing her son impacted by Dumontet's behavior finally pushed her to leave her marriage.

The reality star recounted a troubling experience from her marriage, where her ex-husband attempted to control her movements. 

She described instances where he would lie under her car to prevent her from leaving for work, forcing her to wait for extended periods until she ultimately missed meetings. Additionally, he would also shut the gates, blocking her exit. 

Quinn disclosed that deciding to end her marriage was a challenging step. However, she recognized that it was necessary for her well-being and the sake of her son.

Quinn admitted that the high expectations set by her partner's parents made leaving her marriage more crushing. Committed to her vow, she struggled internally before recognizing the need for change, initially for her safety and ultimately for her son's. 

By choosing to move to Texas, she has successfully begun to rebuild her life. Living near Dallas has also brought her much-needed relief and gratitude, as she is now close to family, including a sister and a cousin for her son.

Quinn noted that this new environment significantly improved over the chaos they experienced in Los Angeles, and her son is thriving in their fresh start, thoroughly enjoying life in their new home.

Last year, The Blast noted that Quinn issued a subpoena to Needham Bank, requesting detailed information regarding accounts associated with her former partner and a company called RealOpen Realty.

The subpoena demanded records dating from May 1 to date for any accounts linked to either party or under Dumontet's social security number.

The bank was ordered to specifically provide copies of all statements and records related to deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and other account activities for any accounts Dumontet holds.

Quinn's lawyer also requested all applications to modify account statuses, permissions, and any related documents for accounts under the names of either party.

Furthermore, Quinn investigated records of credit card applications and statements, loan applications, and any financial documents reflecting income or expenses. The subpoena also covered details about current or past safe deposit box rentals belonging to the software engineer.

The TV personality secured a restraining order and exclusive access to their Los Angeles home. Later, the entrepreneur accused his estranged wife of neglecting the property she was awarded and allowing it to fall into disrepair.

His legal representative stated in court that Quinn failed to maintain the home as required, particularly since she has not occupied or cared for it since at least July.

This neglect has led to significant damage to the house, according to Dumontet, who argued that it puts him at risk of legal repercussions as the homeowner. In response, the reality star requested that the court deny Dumontet's appeal to return home.

Christine Quinn is seemingly moving on well from her crushing divorce from Christian Dumontet.