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Hilton's mother seeks custody of three kids after livestream self-harm

8/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Teresita Lavandeira (Hilton's mother) filed for temporary custody of Perez Hilton (celebrity blogger)’s three children in Miami on August 7.
Hilton signed a consent form agreeing the temporary custody serves his children’s best interest.
Lavandeira may make medical and school decisions for the children—Mario, 13; Mia, 11; and Mayte, 8.
The filing seeks to seal the case to protect the children’s privacy after Hilton livestreamed self-harm on August 4 and was hospitalized.

History

Historical Context

In 2000 the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision authored by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, held that fit parents have a fundamental constitutional right to control their children’s upbringing, limiting third-party visitation petitions. On August 7, 2024, Teresita Lavandeira filed in Miami for custody of Perez Hilton’s three children, invoking the Troxel precedent. Courts will apply the “special weight” standard to assess her request.

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Story summary

Teresita Lavandeira (Hilton's mother) filed for temporary custody of Perez Hilton (celebrity blogger)’s three children in Miami on August 7.
Hilton signed a consent form agreeing the temporary custody serves his children’s best interest.
Lavandeira may make medical and school decisions for the children—Mario, 13; Mia, 11; and Mayte, 8.
The filing seeks to seal the case to protect the children’s privacy after Hilton livestreamed self-harm on August 4 and was hospitalized.

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