Halle Berry's ex-beau Oliver Martinez is demanding more child support in a new court filing obtained by PEOPLE. The request comes weeks after a judge granted Martinez full custody of their teenage son, Maceo.
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Berry's Ex Demands More Child Support After Being Awarded Primary Custody
Martinez has asked the court to increase the Losing Isaiah star's child support payments. That she previously agreed to under their divorce settlement. Martinez cited that he needs the payment to be increased after he was granted primary custody of the child back in October. That modified custody arrangement will remain in place until at least December 17. When Berry and Martinez are due back in court.
Under the current child support agreement, Berry is required to pay $8,000 per month, plus 4.3% of any income she earns above $2 million. According to court documents obtained by the outlet.
Martinez stated that Berry's current required financial contribution "reflects the parties' 50-50 physical custody of the minor child." But in light of the modified custody arrangement, he says that Berry's time has since "decreased to approximately 18%."
Martinez is requesting that the actress officially submit updated proof of income documentation to the court. And says her financial contribution should be consistent with be "fair, timely, and sufficient support"
"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 Also Demanded That Actress Cover His Legal Fees
Earlier this month, Martinez also demanded that the actress cover the $240,000 that he predicts to incur in legal fees amid the ongoing custody dispute over Maceo. Noting that Berry is in a more prominent financial position than he is.
The drama between the former couple arose back in October when Martinez accused Halle of physically assaulting their son. However, Berry has vehemently denied those claims since they were made.
"I have never physically, emotionally, or otherwise abused Maceo," Berry stated in an October 2026 declaration. "I am a victim of domestic violence, and I help victims of domestic violence, I am not a perpetrator of violence, I would never hurt our child."
