Halle Berry’s request for 50/50 visitation with her son Maceo was denied by a Los Angeles judge on Thursday, with Olivier Martinez holding on to primary custody as the case continues. Berry’s time with her son is now limited to Mondays, Tuesdays, and weekends from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the court ordered her to attend therapy with Maceo.
The ruling capped nine days of testimony that included closed-door appearances by Maceo and Berry’s 18-year-old daughter Nahla. The court dissolved the temporary restraining order Martinez obtained after accusing Berry of choking their son on Sept. 26, though Maceo’s testimony remains sealed. Martinez’s side released a statement saying the truth was heard and justice was done.
The decision arrived just two days after Berry’s Instagram account was reportedly hacked and a cryptic message about mothers and fathers was posted, fueling even more speculation online. Berry and Martinez married in 2013, separated in 2015, and finalized their divorce in 2023 with joint custody and $8,000 monthly child support. Do you think this ruling will hold, or will the custody arrangement change again?
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