Olivier Martinez has filed a petition for a temporary restraining order against Halle Berry amid allegations of physical abuse involving their 12-year-old son, Maceo. The actor’s lawyers confirmed the petition was submitted on September 26, citing an incident where Berry is accused of physically assaulting their son.
According to court documents, Martinez alleges that Berry "physically abused" Maceo on that date. The filings state she "jumped on him, put her hands around his neck, and choked" him. No further details about the incident, including the circumstances or any injuries, have been disclosed.
Martinez, who was married to Berry from 2013 to 2016, did not specify whether the alleged abuse resulted in medical treatment or if law enforcement was involved. The court documents do not reveal whether Berry has responded publicly or if she has denied the allegations.
The petition for a restraining order was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The court will review the claims and decide whether to grant the temporary order, which could restrict Berry from contact with Maceo pending further proceedings. It is unclear if Berry has filed any response or if a hearing has been scheduled.
Berry’s representatives did not comment on the allegations or the legal filings. The actress, 57, has not publicly addressed the claims. She is known for her roles in films including "Monster's Ball," "Die Another Day," and "John Wick: Chapter 3." She shares Maceo with Martinez, whom she married in 2013; they divorced in 2016.
The incident report appears to be the first formal legal step in what could become a custody or protection matter. The court records show that Martinez has sought temporary relief, but no permanent orders have been issued yet.
Sources close to the situation confirmed that the court documents are based on Martinez’s account of what he considers an incident of abuse. They state that the allegations are serious but do not specify whether law enforcement has been involved or if any charges are being considered.
This news arrives amid ongoing discussions about parental disputes involving high-profile figures. Berry has previously faced her share of personal challenges but has kept her family matters largely private. Neither she nor her representatives have made public statements about the allegations or the legal process.
Legal experts say that temporary restraining orders are common in cases where a parent alleges abuse or threats. Such orders typically last for a few weeks and can lead to further court hearings to determine custody arrangements or other protections.
Martinez, 58, has not publicly spoken about the incident beyond the court filings. His legal team confirmed the restraining order request but declined to comment further.
The court's next steps remain unclear. If the order is granted, Berry could be barred from contact with Maceo until a full hearing takes place. The child's safety and well-being will likely be central in any future proceedings.
Both parents have had a history of public disputes, but until now, most of their conflicts have played out in private. This latest legal action marks a shift toward formal court involvement over their son’s welfare.
The court's decision could influence future custody arrangements or lead to further investigations. For now, the only certainty is that the legal process has begun, rooted in allegations that Berry violently assaulted her own child.
According to Variety.