Olivier Martinez awarded primary physical custody of son Maceo
Olivier Martinez has been awarded primary physical custody of his and Halle Berry’s 13-year-old son, Maceo, and Berry has lost overnight visits, according to reports. The decision follows allegations by Martinez that Berry physically abused their son, which she denies; the custody arrangement is due to be reconsidered next month.
Berry retains joint legal custody and the deciding vote if the pair cannot agree, her representative said. The judge also rejected Martinez’s request for a domestic violence restraining order and dissolved a temporary order, which Berry’s lawyer welcomed. The former couple previously shared custody equally.
In short
- Martinez has primary physical custody of Maceo for now.
- Berry retains joint legal custody and a deciding vote.
- The judge dissolved a temporary restraining order.
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The case for
Those supporting the change could argue that primary physical custody is a proportionate, potentially temporary response while the court assesses allegations concerning a child’s safety. They may see the scheduled reconsideration and Berry’s continuing joint legal custody as safeguards that allow the arrangement to be revisited as evidence develops.
The case against
Those opposing the change could argue that reducing a parent’s time with her child, including overnight visits, is a serious step when the allegations are denied and the court rejected the requested restraining order. They may question whether changing an equal shared-care arrangement before the scheduled reconsideration is justified, while recognising that the court’s custody decision may rest on evidence not reported publicly.
Explained simply
Halle Berry is an American actor and Olivier Martinez is a French actor. They have a son, Maceo, and were married from 2013 to 2016.
In custody cases, physical custody concerns where a child lives and spends time, while legal custody covers decisions about the child’s upbringing. Parents can share legal custody even when the child spends more time living with one of them.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Halle Berry’s ex Olivier Martinez scores win in their bitter custody battle: French actor awarded primary custody of the couple’s son”.