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Rumer Willis custody fight: Supervised visits continue
2 Sep
Summary
- Judge partially granted Rumer Willis' emergency custody order.
- Supervised visits between ex and daughter to continue for now.
- Next court hearing set for September 10, 2026.
A judge has partially granted an emergency custody order sought by Rumer Willis, preventing her ex, Derek Richard Thomas, from having unsupervised visits with their 3-year-old daughter, Louetta. The ruling ensures that supervised visitation will continue as previously agreed, pending a court hearing on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
The primary modification to the current arrangement is the requirement for a mutually agreed-upon supervisor or a professional to monitor the visits. This decision follows Willis' filing for an emergency order to halt the suspension of supervised visits, citing alleged violations of custody orders and dangerous judgment by Thomas.
Thomas' attorney, Mike Kretzmer, stated that the court's decision was not based on the merits of Willis' claims, which he described as "outlandish." He asserted that the court acted on an expedited basis due to the "ex parte" nature of the hearing and that Thomas is a devoted father who has not endangered the child.
Kretzmer also claimed that Willis has moved with their daughter to Nashville without permission, further complicating custody and visitation orders. The legal battle between Thomas and Willis over Louetta has been ongoing since July 2025.
