Halle Berry Finalizes Divorce from Olivier Martinez After Almost a Decade

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez have finally reached an agreement on their divorce after eight years of legal battles. They will share joint custody of their son, with Halle paying $8,000 a month in child support.

Halle Berry has finally put an end to her arduous divorce battle with Olivier Martinez, closing a chapter in her life that lasted nearly a decade. The 57-year-old actress and Olivier split in 2015 after two years of marriage, and despite having a prenuptial agreement in place, their divorce proceedings dragged on for a whopping eight years. The main points of contention were custody of their 9-year-old son Maceo Martinez and child support payments. However, according to TMZ, the former couple has now reached an agreement on these issues and filed legal documents in L.A. County Superior Court to finalize their divorce.

So, what did they decide regarding child custody and payments? Well, here are the details. Halle and Olivier have agreed to joint legal and physical custody of Maceo. They have created a schedule where the Oscar winner has their child from Monday to Wednesday, while Olivier sees him from Wednesday to Friday. However, the arrangement may be modified based on school closures. Additionally, the couple will alternate weekends.

In terms of child support, Halle will be paying a significant amount. She has been ordered to pay $8,000 per month to Olivier, along with an additional 4.3 percent of any income she earns over $2 million. On top of that, she is responsible for covering all expenses related to Maceo's private school tuition, extracurricular activities, health insurance, and any uninsured expenses.

It's a good thing Halle is successful in her career because she's going to need a substantial amount of money. The court documents also state that Maceo will be attending individual and family counseling. Interestingly, Halle and her daughter Nahla, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, are allowed to attend the family sessions. However, her current boyfriend, Van Hunt, is not permitted to be present.

Halle has yet to comment on the finalization of her divorce, but it must be a relief for her to put an end to this messy and lengthy legal battle with Olivier. So, what are your thoughts on this news? Are you surprised it took them so long to resolve these issues? Let us know in the comments below.