Sia prevails in court faceoff with ex Daniel Bernad over custody of toddler son

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As a longtime fan of Sia, I was so relieved to hear she had a good first step in her ongoing custody case with her ex, Daniel Bernad. It sounds like things are moving forward positively regarding their adorable little son, Summi, which is just wonderful to see. I’m hoping for the best outcome for Sia and Summi as this process continues.

Bernad filed an emergency request with the court on Tuesday, seeking sole custody of her one-year-old child. She alleges the child’s father, a 49-year-old Grammy-nominated musician, is struggling with drug abuse.

A Los Angeles judge denied Erik Bernad’s request for full custody of his children on Wednesday. Sia’s lawyer, Laura Wasser, convinced the judge that Bernad hadn’t provided any new information strong enough to change the current custody arrangement, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.

The judge informed Bernad that the details he was presenting had already been considered by the court two months prior, when they reached a temporary agreement regarding Summi’s physical custody.

In this setup, Sia—whose full name is Sia Kate Isobelle Furler—was granted main custody of her son, Summi, while Bernad was allowed supervised visits with a monitor present.

I’m absolutely heartbroken! I just found out Sia filed for divorce way back in March! Two years… it felt like forever, you know? I’ve been checking everywhere for more info, and apparently Daily Mail has contacted her team, her lawyer, and even her ex’s company, but nobody’s saying anything yet. I just need to know what happened! It’s devastating.

According to a source who spoke to People magazine on Wednesday, the singer was deeply upset that the recent events were being publicized. She has previously used masks in public to protect her privacy.

According to a source, she’s always kept her private life to herself. She’s very upset that her divorce and fight over custody of her children are now being discussed publicly.

She’s heartbroken that a very personal matter has become public news. She deeply values her family’s privacy, and all the recent attention has been incredibly upsetting for her.

Court documents obtained by Daily Mail show Bernad asked to be Summi’s sole guardian, arguing Sia’s struggles with drug addiction made his request reasonable.

In legal documents, Bernad stated that the singer could seriously harm their young child if given custody.

In court documents, Bernad stated that Sia posed a significant and immediate threat to her 19-month-old child, describing her as an unstable and untrustworthy parent battling substance abuse and addiction.

Bernad is requesting $77,245 per month in child support and claims Sia acted carelessly and put their child, Summi, at risk, showing a complete lack of concern for Summi’s safety.

Sia had been hospitalized quietly for two weeks last month, Bernad said in his court filing.

In a court document, Bernad stated that a drug test showed the singer of “Cheap Thrills” had taken barbiturates and benzodiazepines.

The musician, originally from Adelaide, stated in a court document filed on Tuesday that she has been sober for six months.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following this situation closely, and I want to address the recent claims. The performer, known as Chandelier, has publicly stated that Bernad is making accusations about her using drugs, and she wants to be clear: those claims are completely false and give a very wrong impression. It’s important to set the record straight and ensure people aren’t misled by these untrue statements.

Sia stated that Bernad had no proof the child was ever at risk while in her care.

In a court document, Sia revealed she is currently receiving treatment for substance use at a rehab facility, which involves regular drug tests and having a sober companion with her.

In court documents, Bernad requested that Sia undergo drug testing – specifically, one random test each week and three additional random tests per month.

In a court document, Sia stated she has previously consented to drug testing, but her ex-husband, Bernad, has not and has reportedly refused to take one.

In court documents, Sia stated that Dan’s lifestyle didn’t suit raising children. She also explained that her own well-being and recovery were key reasons for her decision to separate from him.

In a legal document, Sia stated that Bernad’s frequent partying and drug use create an unhealthy environment for their child.

Sia stated that Dan is unfairly bringing up her past struggles with sobriety, a matter she’s already openly discussed and resolved, simply to damage her reputation and credibility in court.

Sia believes Bernad is exploiting past events for personal gain, showing how far he’s willing to go – even if it harms his child and the child’s mother.

According to court documents, Bernad stated that Sia’s actions at a celebrity birthday party in March—specifically, that she seemed ‘disoriented’—led people to suspect she was using drugs.

Sia was previously in a two-year marriage to filmmaker Erik Anders Lang that ended in 2016.

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2025-10-30 02:34