Halle Berry attacked ex Olivier Martinez via Instagram Stories as their custody battle continues.
The actress shared a pointed post on social media that read: “When children disrespect their mothers, the root cause is usually based on the relationship with the father.”
The “Catwoman” star did not post further and instead posted about Black Cat Awareness Month.
Berry and Martinez, both 60, have been fighting each other over custody since their divorce in 2015; the former couple did not agree on joint legal and physical custody until eight years later.
But the fight in court escalated further last month when the actor claimed his ex-wife strangled their 13-year-old son Maceo.
Martinez was temporarily granted primary custody of the teen in September and is seeking a domestic violence restraining order and sole custody.
Berry, through his then-lawyer, dismissed his claims as “completely unfounded and deliberately misleading” and accused Martinez of “erratic, possessive and violent behavior.”
“Halle is used to this kind of outrageous behavior from Mr. Martinez, and although she is deeply saddened, she will not let it deter her from fighting for Maceo’s interests and providing him with the love and support he needs,” the statement said.
In later court documents, Berry claimed that Maceo’s father had returned from a period when he was “angry and belligerent.”
She alleged that her ex repeatedly interfered with the teenagers’ education and therapy, involved her in legal disputes and undermined her parenting decisions.
The former pageant queen is specifically seeking reinstatement of her and Martinez’s 50/50 custody agreement and sole legal custody of Maceo’s education and medical care.
He and Martinez have been at loggerheads in Los Angeles Superior Court since Oct. 19, with both taking the stand in court.
Maceo also testified, as did Berry’s fiancé, Van Hunt, and her 18-year-old daughter with ex Gabriel Aubry, Nahla, who testified virtually for almost four hours.
“I never saw my mother hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way,” Nahla wrote in a statement of support earlier this month.
Acknowledging that her mother “can be strict when necessary and expects her children to follow rules and be respectful,” Nahla added: “My mother is a loving and devoted parent. … She is warm, supportive, and deeply involved in our lives.”
Closing arguments are scheduled for Tuesday and a decision is expected this week.