Halle Berry‘s latest Instagram Story has raised eyebrows after a post about fathers and their children suddenly disappeared. The timing has added another layer of intrigue, as Berry remains locked in a bitter custody battle with her son’s father. The exes are reportedly fighting over alle gations that Berry physically abused their son. The post’s disappearance has left questions about who shared it and whether the ongoing legal dispute played any role in the online drama. Halle Berry’s bitter custody battle with Olivier Martinez took another turn as her daughter and fiancé testified, but the judge’s delayed ruling left her fight to regain custody unresolved. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for the Critics Choice Association) The exes have faced recent court hearings over a domestic violence restraining order and custody dispute involving their 13-year-old son, Maceo. Berry returned to court on Monday, October 26, after a week of explosive accusations and four hours of testimony from her teen children. Martinez accused Berry of choking their son during a Sept. 26 altercation at her home. He claimed Maceo begged him to pick him up after the alleged incident. ‘Wow’: Halle Berry Fights Back After Ex-Husband’s Explosive Claims Over Their Son’s Private Messages to Dad Send Custody Battle Into Chaos Halle Berry’s Daughter Makes Rare Statement About Mom’s ‘Strict’ Parenting After Olivier Martinez Claims the Actress Mistreated Their Son A judge granted Martinez a temporary restraining order and primary custody, while Berry vehemently denied the allegations. Now, the judge has extended it, restricting her parenting time while the court weighs allegations that she physically abused their 13-year-old son. The case could stretch through to next week, with a ruling that may reshape their custody agreement. No finding has established that Berry physically abused her son. Some observers see a no-nonsense Black mother setting firm limits. Hours after court, the “Catwoman” actress took to Instagram to share a cryptic repost on her Instagram story. “If kids disrespect their mom, the root cause often traces back to their relationship with their father,” the post read. Berry added no further context. But the message was enough to send social media users spiraling. One person said, “She not wrong. It’s usually a parent turning the kid against the other parent. whether its towards the mom or the dad.” Meanwhile, one critic blasted, “Trying to blame the father is crazy! Or the kid is finally seeing who’s the better parent. Or she did actually put hands on him and he’s tired of it. Kids don’t disrespect for no reason.” A source close to TMZ that Berry did not make the post herself and her team is working to find out who did. Regarding the post vanishing, one person added, “The comment further reinforces her guilt and Im guessing when her lawyers saw it they had to tell he to make up the hacking story.” Another accused her of not taking accountability, witing, “Yeah, sure it was hacked Jan, I mean Halle.” “What a mess! Crazy break up! That is one bad break up! Lots of hurt somewhere that he is on a war path. Hang in there Halle Berry,” wrote another supporter. Berry’s custody dispute entered its second week. Her son, Maceo, testified in a closed session that lasted nearly four hours last week. Now, her eldest child is part of the record. On Monday, her 18-year-old daughter, Nahla Aubry, testified virtually after submitting a written declaration supporting her mother’s parenting. “I have never seen my mom hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way,” Nahla previously stated in court documents. Martinez challenged her involvement, calling her biased. Musician Van Hunt, 56, who is also Berry’s fiancé, appeared in court. He was cross-examined on the stand. Both testimonies reportedly wrapped up in less than an hour. After lunch, attorneys delivered closing arguments behind closed doors, leaving the public awaiting the judge’s decision. Last week, a composed Berry left Los Angeles Superior Court with fiancé Van Hunt, smiling faintly but ignoring reporters. Other courthouse footage showed Berry walking quietly beside Hunt after he testified Friday, Oct. 23, according to Page Six. Her expression appeared more subdued as reporters pressed her about the proceedings. The courtroom battle erupted after Martinez accused Berry of choking Maceo during a Sept. 26 disagreement involving a virtual reality headset. Martinez claimed their son called him afterward, frightened and desperate to leave his mother’s home. Berry denied the allegations. She described the encounter as playful roughhousing that escalated into an argument. “I have never physically, emotionally, or otherwise abused Maceo,” she declared in court documents. The actress also challenged evidence Martinez submitted, including a photograph he claimed Maceo took following the alleged confrontation. Berry’s response said the image showed her standing apart from her son, hands in her pockets, and didn’t prove assault. She also submitted her own images of him playing just fine in the room. The “Losing Isaiah” star acknowledged roughhousing with her son but insisted the interaction was playful, not abusive. She explained that Maceo enjoys physical play and that it helps him cope with challenges associated with his neurodivergence. But Berry’s attorneys delivered another surprise during Martinez’s Oct. 22 testimony. Attorney Marina Beck confronted him with a sworn declaration from September 2024 stating that the former spouses had no history of domestic violence. The ex acknowledged signing the document and confirmed the statement was accurate at the time. His attorney, Patrick Baghdaserians, argued that the declaration concerned legal fees rather than the allegations currently before the court. Berry’s custody dispute entered its second week Monday, with her eldest child now part of the record. Her son Maceo previously testified in a closed session lasting nearly four hours. On Monday, her 18-year-old daughter, Nahla Aubry, testified virtually after submitting a written declaration supporting her mother’s parenting. “I have never seen my mom hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way,” Nahla stated. Martinez challenged her involvement, calling her biased.Berry’s fiancé, musician Van Hunt, 56, also returned to the stand for cross-examination. Both witnesses reportedly testified for less than an hour each. After lunch, attorneys delivered closing arguments behind closed doors, leaving the public awaiting the judge’s decision. The case has also renewed scrutiny of the exes’ finances. Their 2023 settlement requires Berry to pay Martinez $8,000 monthly in child support, plus 4.3 percent of income above $2 million, along with extra expenses. Some online question Martinez’s motives. “You’ve got to feel sorry for Halle Berry,” one commenter wrote in part, pointing to the financial burden of another courtroom battle. “Yes, really disgusting that she’s exploited this way by these no-good men,” a third person complained. Berry and Martinez married in 2013, separated in 2015, and finalized their divorce eight years later. Since then, Martinez has largely avoided the spotlight, while Berry has openly celebrated her romance with Hunt. Now Martinez seeks sole legal and physical custody, while Berry fights to restore shared custody. The judge has yet to rule on the abuse allegations. With proceedings possibly extending into next week, Berry’s courtroom fight is far from over. 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