Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry has filed an ex parte application in Los Angeles Superior Court requesting to restore her 50/50 joint custody arrangement with ex-husband Olivier Martinez for their 13-year-old son, Maceo. The filing comes days after Martinez obtained a temporary domestic violence restraining order against Berry following allegations of physical abuse during a September 26 incident.&nbsp;Denying all claims of abuse, Berry is seeking tie-breaking decision-making authority over Maceo's education and health, while accusing Martinez of making unilateral decisions, alienating their son, and refusing to accept her fiancé, Van Hunt. Martinez has urged the court to reject her requests. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Halle Berry denies abuse allegations and claims victim status</h2>In her legal filings, Berry strongly rejected Martinez’s claims that she physically abused their son. Addressing the allegations directly, she framed herself as an advocate and survivor rather than an aggressor. &nbsp; “I have never physically, emotionally, or otherwise abused Maceo,” Berry said in the filing. “I am a victim of domestic violence, and I help victims of domestic violence. I am not a perpetrator of violence. I would never hurt our child.”&nbsp;Halle Berry claimed that Martinez has consistently made unilateral choices regarding Maceo’s education and extracurricular activities without seeking her consent. She further alleged that Martinez puts their son in the middle of parental disputes, causing emotional strain that manifests when Maceo returns to her care. According to the filing, Maceo often returns from visits with his father appearing angry and combative, taking two to three days to readjust. Berry noted that this pattern repeats sequentially, damaging her relationship with her son.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/x-men-actress-halle-berry-faces-temporary-restraining-order-after-ex-olivier-martinez-s-allegations-1790910434278">X-Men actress Halle Berry faces temporary restraining order after ex Olivier Martinez’s allegations</a><h2>Disagreements over education, therapy, and decision-making</h2>The filings highlight significant friction over Maceo’s educational and psychological needs. Berry accused Martinez of stalling essential psychoeducational services and early interventions, which she claims has led to academic delays and heightened behavioral issues. She also alleged Martinez used Maceo's soccer activities as leverage during disagreements and shared false narratives with teachers and therapists.While Martinez believes Maceo is old enough to make his own choices to maintain parental harmony, Berry argued that major life decisions should remain with the parents. Consequently, she requested tie-breaking authority when consensus cannot be reached.<h2>Friction over fiancé Van Hunt's role</h2>Berry's fiancé, musician Van Hunt, has also become a focal point in the dispute. Berry stated that Hunt plays an important role in Maceo’s life, but Martinez’s refusal to accept his presence has blocked Maceo from participating in blended family therapy sessions aimed at creating a healthier home environment.<h2>Martinez pushes back against requests</h2>Martinez has requested that the Los Angeles court reject Berry’s applications. Citing the temporary restraining order, Martinez argued that Berry failed to follow proper legal protocols for her emergency requests and suggested her filings were an attempt to shape public perception around the custody battle. Both parties remain locked in the high-conflict proceedings as the court evaluates the competing claims.

Halle Berry has requested from the court a 50/50 custody restoration for her son amid a bitter legal battle with ex-husband Olivier Martinez.

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry has filed an ex parte application in Los Angeles Superior Court requesting to restore her 50/50 joint custody arrangement with ex-husband Olivier Martinez for their 13-year-old son, Maceo. The filing comes days after Martinez obtained a temporary domestic violence restraining order against Berry following allegations of physical abuse during a September 26 incident. Denying all claims of abuse, Berry is seeking tie-breaking decision-making authority over Maceo's education and health, while accusing Martinez of making unilateral decisions, alienating their son, and refusing to accept her fiancé, Van Hunt. Martinez has urged the court to reject her requests. Halle Berry denies abuse allegations and claims victim status In her legal filings, Berry strongly rejected Martinez’s claims that she physically abused their son. Addressing the allegations directly, she framed herself as an advocate and survivor rather than an aggressor. “I have never physically, emotionally, or otherwise abused Maceo,” Berry said in the filing. “I am a victim of domestic violence, and I help victims of domestic violence. I am not a perpetrator of violence. I would never hurt our child.” Halle Berry claimed that Martinez has consistently made unilateral choices regarding Maceo’s education and extracurricular activities without seeking her consent. She further alleged that Martinez puts their son in the middle of parental disputes, causing emotional strain that manifests when Maceo returns to her care. According to the filing, Maceo often returns from visits with his father appearing angry and combative, taking two to three days to readjust. Berry noted that this pattern repeats sequentially, damaging her relationship with her son. Also read: X-Men actress Halle Berry faces temporary restraining order after ex Olivier Martinez’s allegations Disagreements over education, therapy, and decision-making The filings highlight significant friction over Maceo’s educational and psychological needs. Berry accused Martinez of stalling essential psychoeducational services and early interventions, which she claims has led to academic delays and heightened behavioral issues. She also alleged Martinez used Maceo's soccer activities as leverage during disagreements and shared false narratives with teachers and therapists.While Martinez believes Maceo is old enough to make his own choices to maintain parental harmony, Berry argued that major life decisions should remain with the parents. Consequently, she requested tie-breaking authority when consensus cannot be reached. Friction over fiancé Van Hunt's role Berry's fiancé, musician Van Hunt, has also become a focal point in the dispute. Berry stated that Hunt plays an important role in Maceo’s life, but Martinez’s refusal to accept his presence has blocked Maceo from participating in blended family therapy sessions aimed at creating a healthier home environment. Martinez pushes back against requests Martinez has requested that the Los Angeles court reject Berry’s applications. Citing the temporary restraining order, Martinez argued that Berry failed to follow proper legal protocols for her emergency requests and suggested her filings were an attempt to shape public perception around the custody battle. Both parties remain locked in the high-conflict proceedings as the court evaluates the competing claims.

Halle Berry has requested from the court a 50/50 custody restoration for her son amid a bitter legal battle with ex-husband Olivier Martinez.

Halle Berry vs Olivier Martinez: Actress fights to reclaim custody rights over son

Halle Berry is seeking sole custody of her son with ex Olivier Martinez. Hollywood actress Halle Berry is seeking sole custody of her son Maceo claiming that the boy's father Oliver Martinez, "refuses to co-parent or communicate in a child-centered way." 
 
A few weeks earlier, the actress had alleged that her ex-husband failed to continue seeing a co-parent coach and Berry eventually filed a request for sole legal custody of their 10-year-old son on August 16.&nbsp; 
 
In a report filed by PEOPLE, Berry has requested the court for custody, “or in the alternative, tie-breaking authority to make all decisions” about her son's education, health, and therapy needs. 
 
The documents, filed in the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County, arrive a year after the former couple finalised their divorce, nearly eight years after their 2015 split.&nbsp; 
 
During the time of divorce, they agreed to share joint legal custody of their son, with Berry paying Martinez $8,000 a month in child support and an additional "4.3% of any income she receives above $2,000,000." 
 
In the latest filing, Berry claims she's made an effort to address her son's "educational challenges" and additional behavioural concerns as she "fought for tutoring, an educational assessment, and finding an environment that was suitable to Maceo’s needs." 
 
According to the court papers, Berry has alleged that Martinez has been "oppositional, unmoving and withheld his consent for years." 
 
"Because of Respondent’s opposition to any interventions whatsoever for years and because of Respondent’s prioritizing soccer activities over Maceo’s educational and psychological well-being, Maceo’s educational and behavioral challenges worsened, and he continued to fall further behind in school," the document alleges. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-halle-berry-olivier-martinezs-divorce-finalised-actress-to-pay-8k-per-month-in-child-support-628609">Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez's divorce finalised, actress to pay $8K per month in child support</a>

 
Berry also claims that Maceo would behave in a certain way towards her after staying with his father for a longer period. Berry alleged that her son would "repeat disputes" that the former couple had in private. She alleges that Martinez claimed the boy was "old enough to make his own decisions."

Halle Berry is seeking sole custody of her son with ex Olivier Martinez. Hollywood actress Halle Berry is seeking sole custody of her son Maceo claiming that the boy's father Oliver Martinez, "refuses to co-parent or communicate in a child-centered way.

Halle Berry is seeking sole custody of her son with ex Olivier Martinez. Hollywood actress Halle Berry is seeking sole custody of her son Maceo claiming that the boy's father Oliver Martinez, "refuses to co-parent or communicate in a child-centered way." A few weeks earlier, the actress had alleged that her ex-husband failed to continue seeing a co-parent coach and Berry eventually filed a request for sole legal custody of their 10-year-old son on August 16. In a report filed by PEOPLE, Berry has requested the court for custody, “or in the alternative, tie-breaking authority to make all decisions” about her son's education, health, and therapy needs. The documents, filed in the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County, arrive a year after the former couple finalised their divorce, nearly eight years after their 2015 split. During the time of divorce, they agreed to share joint legal custody of their son, with Berry paying Martinez $8,000 a month in child support and an additional "4.3% of any income she receives above $2,000,000." In the latest filing, Berry claims she's made an effort to address her son's "educational challenges" and additional behavioural concerns as she "fought for tutoring, an educational assessment, and finding an environment that was suitable to Maceo’s needs." According to the court papers, Berry has alleged that Martinez has been "oppositional, unmoving and withheld his consent for years." "Because of Respondent’s opposition to any interventions whatsoever for years and because of Respondent’s prioritizing soccer activities over Maceo’s educational and psychological well-being, Maceo’s educational and behavioral challenges worsened, and he continued to fall further behind in school," the document alleges. Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez's divorce finalised, actress to pay $8K per month in child support Berry also claims that Maceo would behave in a certain way towards her after staying with his father for a longer period. Berry alleged that her son would "repeat disputes" that the former couple had in private. She alleges that Martinez claimed the boy was "old enough to make his own decisions."

Halle Berry seeks sole custody of son Maceo, claims ex Olivier Martinez refuses to co-parent

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Halle Berry vs Olivier Martinez: Actress fights to reclaim custody rights over son

Halle Berry seeks sole custody of son Maceo, claims ex Olivier Martinez refuses to co-parent