Gina and Matt Kirschenheiter.Photo: Gina Kirschenheiter/Instagram
Real Housewives of Orange CountystarGina Kirschenheiter‘s husband Matthew was arrested this past weekend, PEOPLE can confirm.
Matthew was taken into custody and booked in an Orange County, California jail on Saturday, according to online jail records.
He was allegedly arrested on charges relating to domestic violence,The Blastreports.
He was released the next morning at around 1 a.m., according to jail records, and his bail was set at $0. A court date has not yet been set and he has not yet been charged with a crime.
His arrest came just two days before Gina, 35, reportedly filed a request for a protective order against her husband. According toThe Blast, she asked a court for an emergency hearing on Monday to address allegations of domestic violence amid their ongoing divorce.
According to a source, Gina is staying strong.
“Her main priority is her kids,” the source tells PEOPLE.
Gina filed for divorce from Matthew last April after eight years of marriage. They share three kids: sons Nicholas, 6, Luca, 3, and daughter Sienna, 4.
But in recent months, the former couple started sparking speculation of apossible reconciliation. Last week, Gina posted a tribute to Matthew in celebration of his birthday, sharing multiple photos of the two throughout the years — including a snapshot from their wedding day — alongside a loving caption.
“Happy birthday to the man who has held my hand for the last 14 years despite the ups and downs,” she wrote. “Thanks for being the best father to our kids, and the best friend a girl could ask for.”
“Wouldn’t want to take on this crazy life with anyone else,” she added. Like you said, ‘I’m your person and you’re mine.’ “
source: people.com
