Berry Wins Custody Battle Over Maceo
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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Shelley Kaufman ruled that ex‑husband Olivier Martinez will retain primary physical custody of their 13‑year‑old son, Maceo, while both parents share legal custody.
The judge also lifted the temporary restraining order against Halle Berry and dismissed Martinez’s request for a domestic violence restraining order.
Berry’s attorney Marina Beck said the court’s decision “dissolved the TRO” and that Berry will focus on her family’s well‑being.
The ruling followed nearly four hours of sealed testimony from Maceo on Oct.
19, with his therapist and a school official also testifying.
Berry and Martinez testified, and Martinez stormed out of the courtroom.
Berry’s 18‑year‑old daughter Nahla Aubry and fiancé Van Hunt also testified in closed proceedings.
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Timeline
- On September 26 2026 Martinez alleges Berry physically abused son.
- On October 19 2026 Maceo gives sealed testimony in custody hearing.
- On October 29 2026 Berry’s attorney celebrates court’s favorable ruling.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Court decision affects family custody arrangements. Possible long-term US impact: Potential precedent for celebrity custody cases. Most affected groups: Parents and minor children in custody disputes. Reader priority: Legal and entertainment news audiences.
Coverage notes
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Page Six — Berry Wins Custody Battle Over Maceo
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