Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez’s long-running co-parenting agreement took a major turn Thursday. A judge granted Martinez primary custody of their 12-year-old son, Maceo, ending the 50/50 split the former couple had maintained since their divorce. Berry now gets daytime visits with her son, and she’s been ordered to stay 100 yards away from Martinez. The ruling came after Martinez accused Berry of choking their son, and a restraining order was also granted.
Berry has not publicly responded to the allegations. This case is still developing, and there’s another court date scheduled for October 16, which means the custody picture could shift again. For now, the court has clearly prioritized the child’s safety while the legal process plays out.
So we want to hear from you: do you think celebrity custody cases get fair treatment in the court of public opinion, or should this stay out of the headlines entirely? Sound off in the comments.
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