Berry, Martinez Custody Battle Escalates

Halle Berry is petitioning the court to reinstate her former custody arrangement for her 12-year-old son, Maceo, whom she shares with ex-husband Olivier Martinez. The actress seeks to restore the August 2023 agreement that granted them shared 50/50 custody and made Berry the tie-breaking authority. She has also requested that Martinez attend mandatory therapy sessions.

Berry's filing alludes to alleged negative influences from Martinez on their son, stating Maceo exhibits anger and combativeness after spending time with his father. She claims Martinez aligns Maceo with him, causing conflict. Berry also asserts that Martinez's lack of cooperation has harmed Maceo's welfare and academic progress.

Conversely, Martinez has accused Berry of physically abusing Maceo, alleging she choked him. He filed a restraining order against Berry on October 1, 2026, for himself and their son, citing immediate danger. A judge granted a temporary restraining order, modifying visitation terms.

The former couple's co-parenting relationship has been difficult since their divorce finalization in 2023. They previously agreed to co-parenting therapy, but disputes arose regarding attendance, further complicating their efforts to manage custody of Maceo.