Halle Berry challenges Judge’s order to pay Ex Olivier Martinez over $217K amid custody fight
- Halle Berry and ex-husband Olivier Martinez are facing a custody battle over their son, Maceo.
- A judge initially ruled that Berry must pay USD 360,000 to cover Martinez’s legal fees.
- Martinez alleged that the money was needed to fight Berry’s request to remove him from custody.
The drama between Halle Berry and her ex-husband Olivier Martinez continues to turn heads as she presses on with the legal battle after a judge initially ruled that she must pay her former partner a substantial six-figure amount and face sanctions as part of the custody fight for their son, Maceo.
According to In Touch, the judge issued a tentative verdict on Martinez’s request for Berry to pay USD 360,000 to help cover his legal fees.
The “Taking Lives” star alleged that he needed the money to fight the acclaimed actress’ “draconian” request to remove him from his legal custody of Maceo. In response, Berry demanded that her ex pay her USD 455,000 in sanctions.
According to the publication’s article, the judge ruled that the actress must pay Martinez USD 271,052 in legal fees and USD 6,015 in sanctions. Additionally, the court decided that the actor must pay the actress USD 59,893 in sanctions.
The judge determined that the “Catwoman” star must pay Martinez USD 217,174 after subtracting the fees she was awarded, according to the outlet.
Berry challenged this tentative ruling by filing a motion, while her ex-husband filed his own objection to certain findings in the ruling.
The actress’ attorney said, “The Court’s ruling on sanctions against Halle for $6,015 violates Halle’s due process rights and is prohibited as a matter of law. Furthermore, the Court made factual findings that were incomplete, inconsistent with, or contrary to the evidence presented.”
The Academy Award-winning actress is reportedly challenging certain findings regarding the amount at issue.
Prior to this, the actress accused Martinez of failing to attend parenting therapy sessions required as part of their divorce agreement. She also alleged that he conspired with her former employees to influence Maceo’s therapist, according to the publication.
Martinez’s attorney penned, “After using her extraordinarily high income for months to try to create a false narrative regarding (Olivier’s) cooperation with (Halle), to which (Olivier) has not had the funds to respond to every letter and every email.”
The lawyer continued, “She is now trying to use her ability to pay any amounts of her own attorneys’ fees to trample on (Olivier’s) rights and gain sole decision-making ability regarding crucial decisions in Maceo’s life, a child who spends 50 percent of his time with each of his parents.”
