The progression of the Martinez-Berry legal dispute illustrates how prolonged high-asset divorces can deteriorate when core co-parenting mechanisms collapse. The following table tracks the documented milestones in the case.
| Timeframe | Legal Action / Court Filing | Direct Impact on Custody & Support |
|---|---|---|
| July 2013 | Marriage ceremony in Vallery, France; son Maceo born October 2013. | Established legal framework of the family unit under California jurisdiction. |
| October 2015 | Cross-petitions for dissolution of marriage filed in Los Angeles. | Began an eight-year asset and custody dispute; temporary joint physical custody granted. |
| August 2023 | Formal divorce judgment entered; joint legal and physical custody confirmed. | Berry ordered to pay $8,000/month basic support plus 4.3% overage on earnings above $2,000,000. |
| Mid-2024 | Berry motions court for sole authority over therapy and educational support. | Judge orders mandated co-parenting mediation; relations between parties worsen. |
| October 2026 | Martinez files ex parte restraining order alleging severe child abuse. | Court grants Martinez temporary primary custody pending a full evidentiary trial. |
