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Halle Berry Challenges Ex-Husband Over Child Custody
Halle Berry fights ex-husband Olivier Martinez in court over child custody after claims he caused son's school issues.
In brief
Halle Berry fights ex-husband Olivier Martinez in court over child custody after claims he caused son's school issues. Halle Berry seeks sole custody of 13-year-old son Maceo after accusing ex-husband Olivier Martinez of worsening his school behavior. Originally reported by Page Six.
Halle Berry's Legal Move
Halle Berry filed for sole legal custody of her 13-year-old son Maceo after accusing ex-husband Olivier Martinez of worsening his school behavior.
“Since the issuance of the Temporary Restraining Order on October 1, 2026, Maceo’s behavioral issues at school have significantly escalated”
School Behavior Concerns
Maceo's school behavior deteriorated after a temporary restraining order took effect on October 1, including disruptive actions and a week of detention.
“Maceo has raised concerns over his recent behavior at school”
Child Custody Request
Berry seeks sole legal custody of Maceo and wants final decision-making authority on education, medical care, and mental health issues.
“Berry, 60, is seeking sole legal custody of maceo, 13”
School Correspondence
School records show Maceo's behavior worsened since the restraining order, including harassment of younger students and throwing objects.
“Maceo reportedly received a full week of detention beginning october 12”
Parenting App Proposal
Berry proposes using OurFamilyWizard to communicate with Martinez, limiting messages to one per day and requiring 48-hour responses for routine matters.
“She is asking to select the therapists and manage the scheduling”
Legal Conflict
Berry claims Martinez undermined her parenting authority and caused Maceo's behavioral issues, while opposing his alcohol testing requests.
“Berry argues that the temporary restraining order issued at martinez's request could be detrimental to maceo's behavioral progress”
At a glance
Halle Berry seeks sole custody of 13-year-old son Maceo after accusing ex-husband Olivier Martinez of worsening his school behavior.
