Berry Lawyer Grills Martinez on Testimony Flip

Halle Berry's ongoing custody battle with ex-husband Olivier Martinez has intensified, with her attorney questioning his recent allegations of domestic violence. During cross-examination on October 22, 2026, Martinez was presented with a sworn declaration he signed on September 30, 2024, in which he stated, "There is no history of domestic violence between the parties." Martinez confirmed the statement was true at the time he made it.

Martinez's attorney, however, contended that the declaration pertained to a financial matter rather than the custody dispute. This exchange follows Martinez's accusations that Berry abused him and made harmful statements to their 13-year-old son, Maceo. A judge had previously granted Martinez a temporary domestic violence restraining order, giving him primary custody. Berry's legal team has called these claims "meritless."

The dispute has also involved Berry's older daughter, Nahla, who submitted a declaration stating she has never witnessed her mother exhibit abusive behavior towards Maceo or anyone else. Maceo also testified behind closed doors earlier in the week. Berry and Martinez married in 2013, welcomed Maceo that same year, and their divorce was finalized in August 2023, with a prior agreement for joint custody.