Gina Kirschenheiter faces court summons after ex-husband accuses her of violating child custody agreement – ​​custody battle escalates

Gina Kirschenheiter is once again at the center of legal turmoil, as the Real Housewives of Orange County star has reportedly been served with a court summons following allegations from her ex-husband that she has violated the terms of their existing child custody agreement. The development marks a dramatic escalation in the pair’s ongoing custody battle, which has remained largely under the radar—until now.

Sources close to the situation exclusively tell DailyMail.com that Matt Kirschenheiter, Gina’s former spouse, filed the legal complaint after what he describes as “a repeated and blatant disregard” for their agreed-upon parenting schedule. Documents obtained by DailyMail.com outline several instances in which Gina is alleged to have withheld visitation, rescheduled drop-offs without notice, and even involved third parties in child exchanges—actions that Matt’s legal team argues are “disruptive and destabilizing to the children.”

The legal filing comes just weeks after Gina was seen filming scenes for the upcoming season of RHOC, where she appeared carefree and unbothered, sparking questions about whether the reality TV star has been keeping her latest legal headaches from the cameras—and possibly, from her castmates.

In a particularly pointed section of the complaint, Matt’s lawyers accuse Gina of “weaponizing the children” and using her platform on national television to “manipulate public perception” of their parenting dynamic. One source close to the ex-husband described the situation as “toxic behind the scenes,” noting that “what fans see on TV is only a fraction of the emotional warfare happening off-camera.”

This isn’t the first time the former couple has clashed over co-parenting. Back in 2019, their volatile breakup played out in courtrooms and headlines, with Gina accusing Matt of domestic violence—a charge he later pleaded no contest to. Since then, the exes had appeared to reach a fragile truce, often posting cordial holiday photos with their children on social media. But those images now seem like a carefully curated façade.

Neither Gina nor her rep has responded to multiple requests for comment. Bravo has also declined to comment on whether the custody dispute will be addressed in the upcoming season.

Legal experts note that repeated violations of custody orders can result in serious consequences, including fines, loss of primary custody, or court-mandated parenting classes. “Courts take these matters seriously, especially when there’s a documented history of conflict,” one family law attorney told DailyMail.com.

With tensions rising and cameras rolling, insiders say Gina is walking a tightrope between reality star and real-life mother in crisis. Whether this latest legal chapter plays out on screen—or remains buried in court documents—one thing is clear: the battle is far from over.