Troubled blogger Perez Hilton has been granted supervised visits with his children after a court awarded temporary custody to his mother as he recovers following a mental health crisis.
Perez Hilton has been granted supervised visits with his children after a court awarded temporary custody to his mother.
The troubled blogger – whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr – is recovering after under the care of doctors after self-harming in a disturbing TikTok livestream and his mom Teresita Lavandeira filed for temporary legal custody of Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and Mayte, eight, so she can look after the youngsters while their dad, 48, receives the care he needs.
It’s now been revealed a court in Miami, Florida will be given supervised visits with his children. The order – obtained by the Daily Mail – explained: “Any visitation with Respondent shall be supervised either with an agreed upon family member or a therapist until further order of the Court or agreement of the parties, so long as Respondent has obtained psychiatric clearance.”
The publication reports Judge Laura Cruz said the court could issue further orders such as a “transition plan” to return the children to Perez’s custody once he recovers.
Documents previously filed in Miami, Florida, and obtained by the New York Post’s PageSix.com show Perez “voluntarily consented” to the custody request from his mother amid his recovery.
His declaration in the paperwork stated: “I realise that by signing this document, I am consenting to the Petitioner having temporary legal custody of the minor children and that such temporary custody is in the best interest of the children.
“I realise that the custody of my children by the Petitioner is temporary and that I may, at any time, petition the court to return legal custody to me.
“I understand and acknowledge that I may have to comply with a reasonable transition plan prior to the court returning legal custody to me.”
The move allowed Teresita to consent to necessary medical and dental care for the kids, gain access to medical and educational records, make decisions about their education, and “do all other things necessary for the care of the children.”
Perez’s family revealed earlier in the week that he is still receiving inpatient care three weeks after being hospitalised.
In a post on his website, a message from Hilton’s family read: “To everyone who has reached out, checked in, and kept Perez and our family in your thoughts, THANK YOU! “At this time, Perez remains hospitalized and is receiving the medical care he needs. His treatment is continuing in an inpatient setting under the care of a dedicated team of medical and mental health professionals.”
The message went on to explain the blogger’s loved ones are going to be keeping his website active while he gets help.
Perez Hilton granted supervised visits with his children
