Halle Berry fights for sole custody, claiming her ex's toxic behavior is harming her son

Halle Berry has reached a critical point in her ongoing custody battle with ex-husband Olivier Martinez, as the Oscar-winning actress is now seeking sole custody of their 10-year-old son, Maceo. Berry claims that Martinez's harmful behavior is having a serious impact on her child, and she believes sole custody is the only solution to get Maceo the help he needs.

According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Berry claims Martinez was a major obstacle in helping her son deal with Maceo's severe behavioral and learning issues. She claims that while she tried to get her son the support he needed, Martinez always prioritized soccer over school and even refused to hire a tutor because it would interfere with Maceo's training schedule.

Berry also claims that Maceo becomes angry and argumentative when he spends extended periods of time with his father. He accuses Martinez of discussing her parenting conflicts with the boy and distorting his perception of the situation. These issues, Berry argues, place a significant strain on her son's emotional well-being.

Despite the current joint custody and residency agreement, Berry is now asking the court to grant her sole custody. This would allow her to make all decisions about Maceo's education and therapy without interference from Martinez. She believes this is the only way to help her son get back on his feet.

The custody battle between Berry and Martinez has been going on for years. The couple separated in 2015 after just two years of marriage. Although their divorce was finalized last August, their disputes over Maceo's parenting have continued to escalate.

Berry says she has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to resolve these conflicts privately, but now she feels she has no choice but to take the matter to court in the hopes of securing a better future for her son.