Berry Loses Primary Custody in Court
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Halle Berry will remain without primary custody of her 13‑year‑old son Maceo, following a decision by Los Angeles Superior Court judge Shelley Kaufman on Thursday, Oct.
29.
The judge dismissed Olivier Martinez’s request for a domestic‑violence restraining order but temporarily denied Berry’s requests for 50/50 custody and overnight visits.
The former couple, who split in 2015 after two years of marriage, previously shared joint custody until Martinez was granted a temporary restraining order earlier this month.
Martinez alleged an incident on Sept.
26 in which Berry allegedly “attacked” Maceo by “jumping on him, putting her hands around his neck, and choking him.” The court ruled that the custody arrangement from the TRO would stay in place pending additional proceedings, leaving Berry with joint legal custody but limited physical custody.
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Timeline
- On January 1 2015 Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez split after two years.
- On January 1 2015 They previously shared joint custody of their son.
- On October 29 2023 Judge dismissed restraining order, denied Berry 50/50 custody.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Court ruling affects custody arrangements for celebrity families. Possible long-term US impact: Potential influence on future child‑custody litigation. Most affected groups: Parents, child‑custody litigants, entertainment industry. Reader priority: Understanding legal outcomes for high‑profile families.
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