Halle Berry Swipes at Olivier Martinez in Custody Fight Post

Halle Berry posted a message on her Instagram Stories Monday suggesting a father's relationship with his children explains why kids "disrespect their moms," a jab at ex-husband Olivier Martinez as the two fight over custody of their 13-year-old son, Page Six reported.

What Did Halle Berry Post About Olivier Martinez?

Berry shared a post reading, "If kids disrespect their moms, the root cause often traces back to the relationship with the father," according to Page Six. She did not name Martinez and offered no further comment before moving on to a separate post about Black Cat Awareness Month, the outlet reported.

What Is Olivier Martinez Accusing Berry Of?

Martinez accused Berry last month of choking their son, Maceo, Page Six reported. The actor was temporarily granted primary custody of the teenager in September and is now seeking a domestic violence restraining order along with sole custody, according to the outlet.

How Has Halle Berry Responded to the Allegation?

Berry's attorney called the choking claim "entirely meritless and deliberately misleading" in a statement cited by Page Six. The statement accused Martinez of "erratic, possessive and violent behavior" and said, "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." In later court filings, Berry said Maceo comes back from time with his father "angry and combative," Page Six reported.

What Has Happened in Court So Far?

The case is playing out in Los Angeles Superior Court. Page Six reported that Berry's daughter, Nahla, and her fiancé, Van Hunt, have testified in the proceedings, and that a restraining order tied to the case was extended as the hearing stretched into a second week.

By the Numbers

• 2015: Year Berry and Martinez divorced, according to Page Six.
• 8 years: Time it took the former couple to reach a joint legal and physical custody agreement after the divorce.
• 13: Age of their son, Maceo, the subject of the current dispute.
• 60: Age of both Berry and Martinez, per the outlet.

What Happens Next in the Berry-Martinez Case?

The custody case remains active in Los Angeles Superior Court, with Martinez pursuing both a domestic violence restraining order and sole custody, Page Six reported. Berry is seeking reinstatement of the custody arrangement that predated the September ruling, according to the outlet.

What to watch:

• Whether the court rules on Martinez's request for a domestic violence restraining order.
• Whether Berry succeeds in restoring her prior custody status with Maceo.
• Additional testimony or filings from either side as the hearing continues into a second week.
• Any further public statements from Berry or Martinez outside the courtroom.

Neither Berry nor Martinez has filed new court documents addressing Monday's Instagram post, based on available reporting.