Halle Berry takes swipe at ex Olivier Martinez with pointed post as custody battle rages on

See more of our coverage in your search results. Halle Berry took a swipe at ex Olivier Martinez via Instagram Stories as their custody battle rages on. The actress shared a pointed social media post reading, “If kids disrespect their moms, the root cause often traces back to the relationship with the father.” The “Catwoman” star did not share more and instead went on to post about Black Cat Awareness Month. Halle Berry took a dig at ex Olivier Martinez (pictured above in February 2011) via Instagram Stories on Monday. WireImage The actress re-posted an Instagram upload about a kid’s “relationship with the father” being to blame for “disrespect.” halleberry/Instagram Berry and Martinez, both 60, have been butting heads over custody since their 2015 divorce, with the former couple not settling on joint legal and physical custody until eight years later. However, their court battle escalated last month when the actor claimed his ex-wife had choked their 13-year-old son, Maceo. Martinez was temporarily granted primary custody of the teenager in September and is seeking a domestic violence restraining order and sole custody. The former couple (pictured above in December 2014) are currently battling for custody in Los Angeles Superior Court. FameFlynet / BACKGRID Martinez (pictured above Monday) has accused his ex-wife of choking their 13-year-old son, Maceo. GC Images Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! Berry has denied his allegations as “entirely meritless and deliberately misleading” via her lawyer at the time, accusing Martinez of “erratic, possessive and violent behavior.” “Halle is used to this kind of outrageous conduct from Mr. Martinez and, while she is deeply saddened, she will not allow it to deter her from fighting for Maceo’s best interests and providing him with the love and support he needs,” the statement read. In subsequent court docs, Berry claimed Maceo returns from his time with his dad “angry and combative.” The “Catwoman” star (pictured above on Monday) has denied the allegations. BACKGRID Berry (pictured above on Oct. 15) is requesting a reinstatement of their joint physical custody agreement — but sole legal custody. BACKGRID She claimed her ex has repeatedly interfered with their teen’s education and therapy, involving him in their legal disputes and undermining her parenting decisions. The former pageant queen, notably, is asking that her and Martinez’s 50/50 custody agreement be reinstated — and for sole legal custody of Maceo’s education and medical care. She and Martinez have been duking it out in Los Angeles Superior Court since Oct. 19, with both taking the stand in court. Maceo also testified — for nearly four hours — as Berry’s fiancé, Van Hunt, and her 18-year-old daughter with ex Gabriel Aubry, Nahla, did virtually. Her fiancé, Van Hunt (pictured above Friday) has supported his partner in court. Clint Brewer Photography / BACKGRID He and Berry’s 18-year-old daughter, Nahla (pictured above in June 2019), virtually took the stand in the bitter battle. Dsanchez / BACKGRID Nahla filed a declaration of support earlier this month, writing, “I have never seen my mom hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way.” Acknowledging her mom “can be strict when necessary and expects her children to follow rules and be respectful,” Nahla added, “My mom is a loving and devoted parent. … She is warm, supportive and deeply involved in our lives.” Closing arguments are set to take place Tuesday, and a ruling is expected this week. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!