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Perez Hilton’s Mother Seeks Temporary Custody of His Children After Livestream Crisis
8/12/2026, 8:07:32 PM
Core Event: Custody Petition Filed Following Hospitalization
On August 7, Teresita Lavandeira filed a petition in Miami family court requesting temporary legal custody of her son’s three minor children—Mario, 13; Mia, 11; and Mayte, 8. The petition, which also asks that the case be sealed, was signed by the children’s father, Perez Hilton (legal name Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., 48), indicating his consent. The filing follows Hilton’s hospitalization after a live-streamed self-harm incident at his Miami home on August 4.
Background & Context: Recent Health Crises and Livestream Incident
Hilton’s livestream on August 4 showed him covered in blood and cutting himself with a knife. TikTok viewers called 911, prompting a response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Sheriff’s Office. Authorities confirmed Hilton was safely recovered, transported to a local hospital, and placed under Florida’s Baker Act, which permits involuntary detention during a severe mental-health crisis. Earlier in the year he suffered a perforated ulcer, sepsis and a blood clot, and in June he said he was moving his family from Las Vegas to Miami.
Timeline
- August 4 – Hilton livestreamed self-harm; authorities responded; he was hospitalized under the Baker Act.
- August 5 – Family released a statement thanking supporters.
- August 6 – Hilton appeared on the “Hang Out With Sean Hannity” podcast, saying he had tried to make amends.
- August 7 – Teresita Lavandeira filed the temporary-custody petition; Hilton signed a consent form granting her authority over medical, dental and educational decisions for the children.
- August 8 – Family update reported significant blood loss and additional injuries requiring surgery; his condition was described as “serious but stable.”
- August 10 – A source told a Substack newsletter that the mother and sister have “practically raised” the children and that everyone agrees the children need stability.
- August 12 – Media reports reiterated the filing date and the request to seal the court documents.
Data & Statistics
- Children’s ages: Mario 13, Mia 11, Mayte 8.
- Medical facts: Hilton suffered significant blood loss and injuries requiring surgery; his condition was labeled “serious but stable.”
- Legal framework: The Florida Baker Act allows temporary, involuntary hospitalization of individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others.
Official Statements & Responses
- The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed Hilton’s safe recovery, transport to a hospital, and the presence of crisis-response and mental-health professionals.
- A family-issued statement emphasized protecting the children, requesting media stay away from the home.
- In the petition, Lavandeira wrote that the children should not be subjected to further trauma and sought to keep the proceedings sealed.
- Lavandeira’s attorney reiterated the goal of safeguarding the children and providing stability while Hilton undergoes a lengthy medical and psychiatric recovery.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
What’s Next
The Miami family court will review Lavandeira’s petition and decide whether to grant temporary custody and for how long. The mother’s request to seal the case will be considered. Hilton remains under medical supervision, with surgery anticipated in the coming days and an extended recovery expected under the Baker Act’s provisions.
