Halle Berry claims ex Olivier Martinez is trying to ‘delay’ co-parenting therapy as pair battle to resolve conflicts around their son – one year after divorce was finally completed

As a seasoned observer of celebrity lives, I must say Halle Berry’s resilience and grace throughout her personal struggles are truly commendable. Her ability to navigate complex situations with poise and intelligence is nothing short of inspiring. It’s heartening to see that Van Hunt has been a supportive figure in her life, providing the much-needed emotional backing she deserves.


Halle Berry alleges that her ex-spouse, Olivier Martinez, is attempting to postpone their shared parenting counseling sessions so he can have a break during the summer – about a year following the finalization of their divorce.

In 2013, the Oscar-winning individual, who was then 57, tied the knot with Martinez, also 58 at that time. That same year, they were blessed with a son named Maceo, who is now 10 years old. However, their marriage didn’t last and they separated in 2016. Seven long years later, in August 2023, their divorce was officially finalized.

In May, the pair planned to go to therapy to work through disagreements and conflicts regarding their shared parenting of their son. However, according to court documents obtained by TMZ, Berry alleges that her expostponed the sessions until September, claiming he needed a ‘summer break’ – without consulting her or the therapist first.

She asserts that he skipped the July meetings to journey to his birthplace, France, and intends to forgo the August gatherings because his brother is scheduled to visit.

The actress wants a judge to force him to adhere to the schedule laid out in the agreement.

Additionally, she points out that since the therapy sessions occur over Zoom, there’s no room for Martinez to claim he can’t attend due to travel.

The star said the six joint sessions were due to be completed by June 14.

DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for the pair for comment. 

Last month, I found myself seeking professional guidance from an adult and child psychiatrist, as my ex-partner and I aim to address our challenges head-on. According to court documents I’ve come across, this was reported by Us Weekly.

The doctor is responsible for deciding on the format, details (like duration), number of sessions, and how often the co-parenting therapy/coaching will occur, based on the records.

The duo was scheduled for a single individual meeting, followed by participating in at least six meetings together by June 14.

Berry’s boyfriend, Van Hunt, 54, might get involved as well, with documents revealing the singer is not ‘precluded from participating in [their] co-parenting therapy/coaching sessions.’ 

Halle — who started dating Hunt in September 2020 — finalized her divorce from Olivier in 2023.

Seven years ago, I parted ways with an untrustworthy actor, following just three short years of matrimony. We had a prenuptial agreement, yet various unresolved matters persisted.

According to a source, Van has been extremely supportive of Halle during her divorce proceedings.

As a lifestyle advisor, I must say that Halle possesses an impressive intellect and is more than capable of managing her life independently. Yet, there’s no denying the comfort she finds in knowing Van stands by her side. It feels as though she has found someone who truly values and respects her, something she cherishes deeply.

According to TMZ, there were some ongoing disputes between Halle and Olivier regarding custody and financial support for their son, which caused delays in the court proceedings.

But in 2023 the exes agreed to a formal custody and child support arrangement.

The Oscar-winning star now has ‘joint legal and physical custody of Maceo,’ the site claimed.

She needs to give Olivier a significant amount of $8,000 per month, which includes his portion for Maceo’s healthcare, therapy, and educational expenses, in addition to this amount.

On Mondays through Wednesdays, Halle is responsible for Maceo, while Olivier takes care of him from Wednesday to Friday, according to the website.

If there are school closures changes will be made.

The pair alternate custody of Maceo on the weekends, TMZ added.

Apart from her regular income, she’ll also write a check equivalent to 4.3% of any income she earns beyond $2 million, according to the information provided.

And there are several other expenses on top of that.

In addition to taking care of Maceo’s private school fees, Halle needs to manage expenses related to his extra-curricular activities, such as soccer costs.

And Berry will foot the bill for Maceo’s medical and dental insurance and added expenses.

The beauty will also pay for any therapy her son has.

Halle and her 16-year-old daughter, Nahla (who was born to Halle with her former partner, Gabriel Aubry), are allowed to attend the family meetings, as stated by the site.

In 2010, during the filming of Dark Tide in South Africa, Martinez encountered Halle, a fact that occurred around the time when she and Aubry officially parted ways.

For the stylish pair, their engagement was made official in March 2012, followed by a swift wedding in France only a year after, on the 13th of July, 2013.

In October that year, three months after tying the knot, they welcomed a son Maceo.

In my experience as a lifestyle advisor, I find myself reflecting on Halle’s relationship history. You see, Halle has been married three times, having previously tied the knot with two other partners before her current union with Martinez. Interestingly enough, despite sharing a child with Aubry, their paths never led to the altar.

Halle and Martinez shared a solemn announcement: “We’ve chosen, with great sadness, to end our marriage.”

Let’s continue our journey together, guided by love and consideration for one another, with a collective aim to ensure the greatest well-being for our child. We earnestly desire your contentment in life, and kindly ask that you honor our, and above all, our children’s privacy as we navigate this challenging time.

In January 2015, at LAX, they had an argument over an incident where Olivier, in his car seat, struck airport employee Ronaldo Owens, causing him to fall to the ground. Halle, their son, and Olivier were all present at the time. In October of that same year, a lawsuit seeking $5 million was initiated against both Halle and Olivier for this attack.

This ‘exacerbated their conflicts,’ it was reported.

The website asserted that they have distinct personalities. Essentially, they are two extremely different individuals. One is quite macho in character, and their personalities simply did not mesh well together.

In the year 2012, they grabbed attention when they had an altercation with Halle Berry’s ex-partner Aubry, which took place during Thanksgiving. The model was dropping off their daughter Nahla at Berry’s residence in Los Angeles at that time.

As an ardent fan, I was utterly shocked when the altercation between Martinez and Aubrey escalated from words to blows. Aubrey asserted that the SWAT actor menaced him with a threat to take his life. Regrettably, both parties sustained injuries severe enough to necessitate hospitalization.

Aubrey was arrested and issued a restraining order as a result of the incident.

In the past, Berry was hitched with David Justice from 1993 to 1997, and later with Eric Benét from 2001 until 2005.

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