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Halle Berry and Van Hunt at LA Courthouse Amid Custody Battle
Halle Berry's fiancé Van Hunt supports her at LA courthouse as custody war with ex Olivier Martinez intensifies over claims of abuse against 13-year-old son.
In brief
Halle Berry's fiancé Van Hunt supports her at LA courthouse as custody war with ex Olivier Martinez intensifies over claims of abuse against 13-year-old son. Halle Berry's fiancé Van Hunt has supported her at a Los Angeles courthouse hearing amid a custody battle with ex-husband Olivier Martinez, who alleges physical…
Halle Berry and Van Hunt at LA Courthouse
Halle Berry's fiancé Van Hunt supported her as she arrived for a custody battle hearing where her ex-husband Olivier Martinez showed up with their 13-year-old son, Maceo.
Custody Battle Over Alleged Abuse
The legal dispute includes accusations that Berry physically abused their 13-year-old son, Maceo, which Berry denies.
Van Hunt's Court Declaration
Van Hunt, a Grammy-winning musician, filed a court declaration stating Berry is a 'loving, attentive, highly engaged, forbearing mother' who has never been abusive.
Incident at Home on September 26
On September 26, Maceo allegedly shoved his mother after Berry demanded he remove his Oculus virtual reality headset.
Hunt's Account of Confrontation
Hunt described Berry shouting 'So, you're going to fight me now?!' after Maceo resisted taking off the headset and threw it.
Maceo's Reaction
Maceo began calling his father and packing his clothes after the confrontation, then returned home two days later.
Martinez's Allegations
Martinez, 60, seeks sole custody of Maceo, claiming Berry physically abused him, and has obtained a temporary restraining order against Berry.
Temporary Custody Status
Berry temporarily lost 50/50 custody on October 1 and has been allowed to see Maceo only two days a week and every other weekend.
Hunt's Mediation Efforts
Hunt has tried to mediate between Berry and Martinez, but Martinez refused to back down and claimed 'When she stops, I will stop.'
Maceo's Alleged Emboldenment
Martinez allegedly emboldened Maceo by giving him too much control over his life, leading Maceo to claim he should decide his own actions.
Berry's Denial of Abuse
Berry has vehemently denied the allegations of abuse, and her daughter Nahla Ariela, 18, submitted a declaration stating she never saw her mother being abusive.
Court Documents
Hunt's court documents detail the incident, including Maceo's 'monotone' response to Berry and his subsequent actions.
Hunt's Statement on Abuse
Hunt stated he has never witnessed Berry choke Maceo, place him in a headlock, restrict his breathing, or make statements like 'Who is dominant now?'
Divorce Timeline
Berry and Martinez finalized their divorce in 2023 after an eight-year battle, with Berry ordered to pay $8,000 a month in child support.
Current Legal Status
The judge has imposed a restraining order against Berry, and Maceo is set to testify in the dispute later this month.
The headline
Halle Berry's fiancé Van Hunt has supported her at a Los Angeles courthouse hearing amid a custody battle with ex-husband Olivier Martinez, who alleges physical abuse of their 13-year-old son Maceo.
