Judge issues ruling for Halle Berry's son in bitter custody battle

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30 Oct 2026 • 5:31 AM MYT
The Independent
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Judge issues ruling for Halle Berry's son in bitter custody battle

  • Halle Berry has lost primary physical custody of her 13-year-old son, Maceo, to her ex-husband Olivier Martinez following a court ruling.
  • Martinez was awarded full physical custody after alleging that Berry physically abused their son, claims that Berry has vehemently denied.
  • The former couple will continue to share joint legal custody of Maceo, though Berry is currently restricted from having overnight visits.
  • A Los Angeles judge dissolved a temporary domestic violence restraining order that Martinez had requested against Berry.
  • The court is expected to reconsider the custody arrangement during a follow-up hearing in November.

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