- It's her pursuit of full child custody.
After being apart for several years, Halle Berry (58) and her ex-husband Olivier Martinez (58), along with their son Maceo (10), supposedly resolved all divorce-related matters during the summer of 2023. However, the actress doesn't seem content with their current family situation. Berry recently filed for full custody of their son, according to TMZ, citing relevant documents.
"Troublesome and damaging actions" from Olivier Martinez?
Sources claim that Berry alleges Martinez engages in "troublesome and damaging actions." The father of the boy supposedly fails to address his learning issues, even going as far as hindering potential help for Maceo. The 58-year-old French actor is said to have refused hiring a tutor, since it would conflict with the child's football practice. Berry also points out, in the documents, that Maceo becomes aggressive and confrontational after spending prolonged periods with his father.
Recently, an anonymous insider spoke to "People" magazine, mentioning that tension between Berry and Martinez has been present for a while now. The source explained that the two parents have significantly different approaches to child-rearing. "They have polar opposite parenting styles," the source said. Co-parenting has proven to be challenging, but both have a deep affection for their son. The source also emphasized that the boy is an exceptional student.
Ongoing disagreement post-separation
Previously, "People" reported that Berry had petitioned the court to enforce Martinez to adhere to their agreed custody arrangement. Both had consented to "co-parenting therapy" to manage conflicts and disputes, but Martinez ceased participation unilaterally, hence terminating the process. The court dismissed Berry's request.
Berry and Martinez were romantically involved from 2010 to 2015. After around two years of marriage, they filed for a divorce. In December 2016, a judge declared Berry and Martinez legally single. Despite the split, they continued negotiating custody arrangements and child support payments. According to news sources, they finally reached a settlement in August 2023, agreeing on shared custody and Berry being obligated to pay Martinez $8,000 per month in child support.
In relation to the ongoing disagreements post-separation, Berry's allegations against Martinez have led to a heated debate on the Celebrity portal. The portal discusses Berry's claims of Martinez's lack of cooperation in addressing Maceo's learning issues and his refusal to hire a tutor, citing football practice.
Amidst the Celebrity portal's coverage of the situation, sources reveal that Martinez unilaterally ceased participating in the co-parenting therapy, which was agreed upon to manage conflicts, leading to Berry's petition being dismissed by the court.
