Halle Berry’s ex-husband Olivier Martinez is asking for more child support after a temporary custody order significantly reduced the actress’s time with their 13-year-old son, Maceo.
According to court documents reported by Page Six and TMZ, Martinez wants a judge to reconsider Berry’s monthly payments now that he is responsible for most of their son’s care.
The former couple previously shared custody equally, but their arrangement changed following an alleged Sept. 26 incident involving Berry and Maceo.
Martinez accused the Oscar-winning actress of putting their son in a headlock and subsequently obtained a temporary restraining order.
Under the current arrangement, Berry reportedly spends approximately 18% of the parenting time with Maceo, while Martinez has him for the remaining 82%. Martinez now says that the additional parenting responsibilities have increased his expenses.
Berry currently pays $8,000 per month in child support, plus 4.3% of her annual earnings over $2 million.
In his filing, Martinez disclosed receiving approximately $776 per month in acting residuals while reporting more than $17,500 in monthly expenses and proposed spending. He has not requested a specific new support amount, pending Berry’s financial disclosures.
The former spouses, who finalized their divorce in 2023, are scheduled to return to court Dec. 17.
Until then, the temporary custody arrangement remains in effect.