Halle Berry Custody Case: Olivier Martinez Says Son Maceo, 13, Wants to Testify

The custody battle between Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez is now focused on one big question: will their 13-year-old son Maceo get to speak directly to a judge? Martinez filed new court documents claiming Maceo wants to describe what happened on September 26 and share his own preferences about living arrangements. Martinez also argues that blocking the teenager could discourage him from reporting concerns in the future.

Berry has denied all abuse allegations tied to that night, describing herself as a domestic violence survivor, and her attorney dismissed Martinez’s filing as meritless. Berry’s 18-year-old daughter Nahla also submitted a declaration saying she never witnessed abuse toward her brother. Martinez, meanwhile, says he expects Berry to try to stop Maceo from testifying. The custody hearings remain pending in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Beyond the celebrity headlines, this case touches something a lot of families deal with: how much say should a kid actually get in a custody decision? Courts weigh a child’s testimony differently depending on age, maturity, and the circumstances, but when abuse allegations are involved, the stakes get even higher. What do you think? Should a 13-year-old be allowed to testify in a custody case? Sound off in the comments.