Halle Berry's Ex Olivier Martinez Seeks Higher Child Support, Reveals $776 Monthly Acting Residuals

Olivier Martinez has asked a Los Angeles court to increase the child support he receives from his former wife, Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, arguing that their existing financial arrangement no longer reflects their current custody situation. According to court documents reported by TMZ and Page Six on November 10, Martinez says he now has primary physical custody of their 13-year-old son, Maceo, and is responsible for approximately 82% of his care.

The development comes amid an ongoing custody dispute between the former couple. Martinez's financial disclosure also attracted attention after he reported receiving an average of just $776.34 per month in acting residuals, while listing monthly expenses and proposed spending needs of more than $17,500.

He has not specified the exact increase he wants, instead requesting updated financial information from Berry to calculate a revised support amount.

Why Olivier Martinez Wants Halle Berry to Pay More Child Support

Berry and Martinez married in July 2013 and welcomed Maceo later that year. They separated in October 2015, although their divorce was not finalized until August 2023.

Their divorce settlement established joint legal and physical custody of Maceo. Under the agreement, Berry would pay Martinez $8,000 per month in child support, along with 4.3% of her annual income exceeding $2 million. She also agreed to cover their son's private-school tuition, health insurance, medical expenses, therapy, and certain extracurricular activities.

The original support arrangement was established when both parents shared custody equally. Martinez now argues that the temporary custody changes have significantly increased his parenting responsibilities and should be reflected in the financial agreement.

According to his latest filing, Berry currently has approximately 18% of the parenting time, compared with his 82%. He is requesting updated financial disclosures from the actress before submitting a specific revised support calculation.

Martinez Reports $776 in Monthly Residuals and $17,555 in Expenses

The financial figures disclosed by Martinez have become another major development in the dispute. According to TMZ's report on his legal-fee request, his financial declaration lists average monthly acting residuals of $776.34, equivalent to approximately $9,316 annually.

He also reported monthly expenses and proposed spending needs of $17,555.99. His declaration reportedly lists $43,206.22 across financial accounts and real estate valued at approximately $550,000.

Importantly, the reported acting residuals are not his total monthly income. Martinez already receives the $8,000 child support payment from Berry, separate from his residual earnings.

The actor's financial disclosure also accompanies a separate request for $240,000 in attorney fees. This includes $176,522.58 in outstanding legal bills and another $63,477.42 for anticipated legal expenses connected to the custody dispute.

Martinez argues that Berry has considerably greater financial resources and should contribute toward the costs of their ongoing legal proceedings.

Halle Berry and Martinez's Custody Dispute Continues After Restraining Order Is Dissolved

The request for additional child support follows a serious custody dispute that escalated in September 2026. Martinez accused Berry of physically abusing Maceo during an alleged September 26 incident. According to his court filing, Berry allegedly put her hands around their son's neck while he was playing a virtual reality game.

Berry strongly denied the accusations. She acknowledged that they had been play-wrestling but rejected claims that she choked or physically abused their son.

On October 29, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Shelley Kaufman dissolved the temporary domestic violence restraining order against Berry and denied Martinez's request to make it permanent. The judge determined that Martinez had not met the required burden of proof.

However, the decision did not restore the couple's previous 50/50 physical custody arrangement. Martinez retained primary physical custody, while Berry's visits remained restricted and overnight stays were not permitted. Both parents continued to share legal custody.

According to the Los Angeles Times' October 30 report, Berry's attorney Marina Beck said the actress was pleased with the court's decision and remained focused on her family's well-being.

The former couple is scheduled to return to court on December 17, 2026, when the custody arrangements and related matters are expected to receive further consideration.

Olivier Martinez's Hollywood Career and Acting Residuals

Martinez's reported residual income has drawn attention because of his earlier success in Hollywood and French cinema. He received a César Award for Most Promising Actor for his performance in Un, deux, trois, soleil before gaining wider recognition through The Horseman on the Roof.

His international breakthrough came with the 2002 romantic thriller Unfaithful, opposite Diane Lane. He later appeared in S.W.A.T. and Angelina Jolie's Taking Lives.

His television credits include Revenge, Texas Rising, and Apple TV+'s Loot, starring Maya Rudolph.

Despite his extensive acting résumé, his latest financial disclosure highlights the relatively small residual payments he currently reports receiving from previous projects.