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Olivier Martinez and Halle Berrya custody dispute has led to another court filing, this time involving a request for $240,000 in legal fees. Martinez is asking his ex-wife to cover his legal costs, citing financial difficulties and her inability to keep up with the costs of their ongoing legal battle. The request comes as the former couple continue to deal with a disagreement over the custody of their 13-year-old son Maceo.
Olivier Martinez files a formal request for legal fee coverage
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez are in the middle of a legal dispute over the custody of their son, Maceo. In October, Martinez accused Berry of physically assaulting their son and filed for a restraining order and sole physical and legal custody of the child.
Both sides have faced several court hearings as their dispute continues, with legal costs mounting for both parties. Martinez has added another element to the court battle and filed a formal request to pay Berry.
On November 4, as reported by the Daily Mailthe actor petitioned the court to have his ex pay $240,000 in legal bills, saying he doesn’t have the ability to pay the costs. “Although the Claimant and I are both actors, our incomes and access to assets are very different,” the document said.
The Actor submitted a detailed document about his current financial situation
Martinez is a French actor known for appearing in films such as “Unfaithful,” “Dark Tide,” and “The Physician.” His most recent big screen appearance was in the 2024 film “Hunting with Tigers,” and he said in his filing that he hasn’t had any acting roles “for years.”
On the other hand, Berry appeared in the heist film “Crime 101” in February and has a series of projects in development or in post-production.
Martinez said he receives checks left each month averaging $776.34 and that $43,206.22 is spread across various accounts. For the rest of the previous month, he earned only $288.33. In addition, the documents revealed his average monthly living expenses, which amounted to $17,555.99. His only major asset is real estate property with an estimated value of $550,000.
Currently, his legal fees amount to $176,522.58, but amid the ongoing battle, the amount is expected to reach up to $240,000, each. TMZ.
Inside Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez’s Latest Court Battle
Berry and Martinez have spent more than a decade navigating legal disputes, starting with their divorce proceedings in 2015, which were not finalized until 2023. Their disagreements continued in the years that followed, with the exes returning to court between 2024 and 2025 over co-parenting issues.
Their latest legal battle has drawn competing accusations from both sides, with each claiming a different account of the situation.
Martinez said Berry physically abused their son, saying she has a pattern of behavior that left Maceo traumatized. Berry, on the other hand, disputes the abuse allegations, accusing her ex-husband of retaliation and citing his documented history of “erratic, possessive and violent behavior.”
The Restraining Order against Halle Berry has been lifted
The nine-day trial ended on October 29 with Judge Shelley Kaufman issuing the restraining order against Berry, declaring that Martinez was unable to meet the required burden of proof.
Despite dismissing the allegations of abuse, the judge did not reverse the 50/50 shared custody arrangement the former exes of Maceo had and gave Martinez physical custody for a short period of time. The actress has limited visiting hours and is forbidden from spending the night with her son.
In addition, the court ordered the mother and son to attend therapy sessions in an attempt to repair their relationship.
Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry’s custody battle is not over
Berry’s attorney noted that they are “thrilled” about the loose restraining order. “As we move forward, Halle is determined to continue to focus on the well-being and well-being of his family,” according to a statement. The United States today.
Martinez’s attorney, on the other hand, said the current custody arrangement is a “big win” for his client.
Despite the findings, the custody battle is far from over. Both sides are expected to return to court later this month for a custody review hearing, where the judge will assess the current situation and consider whether to lift restrictions or change the custody schedule.
Meanwhile, the court has yet to rule on Martinez’s request for Berry to cover his legal costs.
