NewsLos Angeles TimesOctober 30, 2026Los Angeles County
Judge dissolves Olivier Martinez's temporary restraining order against Halle Berry while maintaining modified visitation
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A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge dissolved a temporary domestic violence restraining order obtained by Olivier Martinez against ex-wife Halle Berry, while keeping modified visitation rules and joint custody terms in place. The court ruled that Martinez failed to meet the applicable burden of proof for a protective order after allegations regarding their 13-year-old son. Additionally, the judge ordered Berry and her son to attend 12 sessions of joint therapy over six months.
Read the full story at Los Angeles TimesWhy It Matters
The court ruling removes a protective order that restricted Halle Berry's legal standing while maintaining limits on her parenting schedule that bar overnight visits with her son pending a future hearing to appoint a therapist.
Key Facts
- A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge dissolved Olivier Martinez's temporary restraining order against Halle Berry during a closed hearing on Thursday.
- The judge denied Martinez's request for a permanent protective order, stating he did not sustain the applicable burden of proof.
- Berry's visitation time remains limited to Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and every other weekend Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with no overnight stays allowed.
- All other previous orders regarding custody, visitation, holidays, and vacations remain in full force and effect.
- Berry and her son must attend 12 sessions of safe haven joint therapy over six months once a therapist is appointed.
- A hearing to appoint the joint therapy provider is scheduled for Nov. 4.
- Martinez's initial restraining order request filed Oct. 1 alleged that Berry physically abused their 13-year-old son on Sept. 26.
- Martinez had asked the court to bar Berry from contacting or coming within 300 feet of him and their son, order her to refrain from drinking and undergo sobriety testing during parenting time, grant him sole custody, and eliminate Berry's visitation entirely.
Who's Mentioned
PersonShelley Kaufman“Judge presiding over the case”OrganizationLos Angeles County Superior Court“Court handling the custody and restraining order hearings”PersonPatrick Baghdaserians“Attorney representing Olivier Martinez”PersonVan Hunt“Fiancé of Halle Berry”PersonMaceo“Son of Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez”PersonCary Schneider“Times editorial library director who contributed to the report”PersonNahla Aubry“Daughter of Halle Berry”PersonGabriel Aubry“Father of Nahla Aubry”PersonHalle Berry“Actor involved in the legal and custody proceedings”locationLos Angeles“City where the hearings took place”PersonMarina Beck“Attorney representing Halle Berry”PersonOlivier Martinez“Ex-husband of Halle Berry who requested the restraining order”