Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez return to court over custody

A new legal dispute has emerged between actress Halle Berry and her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, concerning the custody of their 12-year-old son, Maceo. On October 1, 2026, a Los Angeles County judge granted a partial request for a restraining order and modified the temporary visitation schedule for the child. Under the new arrangement, Berry may see her son on Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The court denied a request to monitor Berry for sobriety, citing insufficient evidence.

The conflict stems from allegations filed by 60-year-old Martinez, who claims that on September 26, Berry physically attacked Maceo by grabbing his throat during a disagreement while he was playing. Martinez is currently seeking sole custody of the child. Conversely, representatives for Berry have denied all allegations, with her lawyer characterizing the filing as entirely meritless and intentionally misleading.

The current visitation schedule remains in effect until the next scheduled court hearing, which is set for October 16, 2026. The judicial process remains ongoing as both parties prepare for further proceedings to address the custody claims.