Halle Berry faces fresh child support demand from ex Olivier Martinez ahead of custody hearing
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Halle Berry is facing another legal challenge from her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, who is now asking for increased child support for their 13-year-old son, Maceo.
Their custody dispute continues, with Martinez saying the current support payments do not match their parenting schedule.
The increased child support request comes about a week after Martinez asked Berry to cover $240,000 in legal fees related to their custody dispute.
Olivier Martinez wants Halle Berry to pay more child support for their son Maceo
Martinez said their original support agreement was based on 50-50 custody of Maceo. However, he claimed Berry's parenting time has now decreased to approximately 18% under their current temporary custody arrangement.
The French actor argued that the existing payments are no longer in line with the revised schedule. Martinez said he could not decide how much child support should be paid yet because both sides had not submitted their financial details.
According to PEOPLE, the current order was set when the former couple finalized their divorce in August 2023. Under the agreement, Berry pays around $8,000 a month in child support.
#pressplay▶️: #OlivierMartinez just filed in LA court for a child support modification after gaining primary custody of their 13-year-old son Maceo. Under the old 50-50 deal, Berry pays him $8,000/month plus 4.3% of any income over $2 million. Martinez says her time is now down to about 18% and the order no longer fits.  He points to his low residuals (~$776/month) and wants updated income info on Berry’s recent work, including Crime 101. His lawyer told PEOPLE the request is about providing for Maceo under the new arrangement, which stays in place through at least mid-December.  Follow for the next updates as this plays out. 🗞️: Page Six/People
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She was also asked to pay an additional 4.3% of any income she earns above $2 million. Martinez now argues that the arrangement was based on the couple sharing equal parenting time.
However, he claimed that Berry's time with their son has since “decreased to approximately 18%.” The order, he said, “reflects the parties’ 50-50 physical custody of the minor child.”
As per latest reports, Martinez wants Berry to provide updated details about her earnings. He said the child support amount should ensure their son receives “fair, timely, and sufficient support,” while also reflecting the high cost of living in California.
“When the supporting parent enjoys a ‘lifestyle that far exceeds that of the custodial parent, child support must to some degree reflect the more opulent lifestyle,’” the filing stated.
Martinez’s attorney Patrick Baghdaserians shared, as per PEOPLE, “Mr Martinez has had primary physical custody of the minor child since early October 2026. Our request is based in part on his desire to provide for the minor child in the best way possible.”
Olivier Martinez's child support request comes amid custody battle with Halle Berry
The latest request follows months of legal disputes between Berry and Martinez over the custody of their son. In October, Martinez accused the actress of physically attacking Maceo on September 26. Berry strongly denied the allegations.
Martinez then fought for sole custody and obtained a temporary restraining order on October 1. However, a judge later dissolved the order and denied his request for a permanent domestic violence restraining order on October 29.
As of now, Martinez has primary physical custody of Maceo, while Berry's visits are limited to specific days and hours. The current arrangement will stay in place until the next court hearing on December 17.
