• 12
  • February
    2012

The aftermath of ending a relationship when a child is involved can last long after a child custody decision is made by the courts. Syracuse parents learning to readjust their lives and co-parenting techniques with their former partners or spouses know all too well the hurdles faced on a regular basis. Even the Hollywood elite face these same struggles.

Actress Halle Berry and her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry were back in court Jan. 30, 2012 for the latest round of their on-going child custody battle.

Berry, 45, was expected to ask the Los Angeles Family Court judge to restrict Aubry's visitation with their 3-year-old daughter. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the model for child endangerment and criminal battery.

Berry and the nanny allege Aubry, 34, pushed the nanny while she was holding the couple's young child. On Jan. 27, 2012, social workers for the Department of Children and Family Services met with Berry and Aubry, who have joint custody.

TMZ reports the social workers suggested that Aubry attend anger management classes. The website says he agreed to participate. The social workers are also reportedly recommended counseling for the little girl.

The nanny sought a restraining order against the Aubry. In the complaint, she says she is afraid of his "dangerous and aggressive" behavior. Saying there was not sufficient evidence to support her claims, a judge denied the restraining order.

Aubry also requested a restraining order against the nanny. He effectively asked the judge to fire the woman. Berry pays the woman, but she cares for the child at both of their homes.

According to the police report in the case, Aubry and the nanny argued after the nanny learned the little girl had not attended school. Aubry allegedly lost control of his temper when the nanny questioned him on why the child had not gone to school.

The nanny alleges he became aggressive, cursed at her and pushed her while she was holding the child. She says he told her she is just the nanny, and she should not question his actions.

Source: ABC News, "Halle Berry Back in Court Today," Luchina Fisher, Jan. 30, 2012