Halle Berry's Daughter Nahla and Fiancé Van Hunt Testify as Custody Battle Heats Up

The second week of Halle Berry’s custody hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court brought two major witnesses: her 18-year-old daughter Nahla Aubry, who testified virtually and behind closed doors Monday, and her fiancé Van Hunt, who returned to the stand for cross-examination. The case centers on Berry’s ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, who is seeking a domestic violence restraining order and sole custody of the couple’s 13-year-old son, Maceo. Martinez claims Berry choked the teen during a September 26 altercation at her home.

A judge granted Martinez a temporary restraining order and temporary primary custody on October 1. Berry has vehemently denied the allegations, with her attorney calling them“entirely meritless and deliberately misleading.”Berry is asking the judge to dismiss the restraining order, lift restrictions on her time with Maceo, and restore the couple’s previous 50-50 physical custody arrangement, while also seeking sole legal custody over education and medical decisions.

Closing arguments continue Tuesday, with a ruling expected this week. It’s a high-profile Hollywood split playing out in real time, and the outcome could reshape the family’s custody arrangement. Where do you stand on how family courts handle these cases? Drop your thoughts in the comments.