Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez Face Ongoing Custody Dispute in Court

The ongoing custody dispute between actress Halle Berry and her ex-partner, Olivier Martinez, has been anything but smooth sailing, with the former couple repeatedly appearing in court over matters concerning their 11-year-old son, Maceo. According to court documents, Berry has raised concerns over what she describes as Martinez’s «turbulent and detrimental behavior» and its potential negative impact on their child.

In an effort to present her case, Berry’s current partner, Van Hunt, is expected to testify. Sources indicate that Hunt will address his efforts to promote co-parenting between Berry and Martinez, as well as his observations of Berry’s attempts to maintain a healthy co-parenting relationship with Martinez. Berry herself will also take the stand to support her stance.

Conversely, Martinez plans to call upon a witness, a former employee who worked for Berry for two decades, until 2024. This individual will provide insights into interactions involving Maceo, as well as Berry’s communications and overall relationship with their child during the custody proceedings.

References to previous court documents reveal that Berry, aged 58, has accused Martinez of fostering a contentious atmosphere for years. The documents assert that Martinez allegedly prioritized soccer activities over Maceo’s educational and psychological well-being, leading to worsening educational and behavioral challenges for the child.

The couple, who separated legally in 2015, did not finalize their divorce until 2023. Under their current arrangement, they share joint legal and physical custody of Maceo. As part of the divorce settlement, Berry was ordered to provide Martinez with $8,000 monthly in child support. Additionally, Berry must pay 4.3 percent of her income exceeding $2 million annually to cover all private school and extracurricular fees, along with all health-related expenses for Maceo.

Custody battles such as this can be mentally, financially, and emotionally taxing. It is expected that Hunt will offer Berry his full support throughout the process. The actress and her partner have demonstrated a committed relationship, with Berry referring to Hunt as «the one» in September.