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Judge Grants Mother Temporary Custody, Limits Hilton Visitation

8/21/2026

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Perez Hilton was placed under his mother’s temporary custody in Miami on August 18.
Judge Laura Cruz gave Teresita Lavandeira authority over the children’s schooling, medical care, and decisions.
Hilton may see his children only after psychiatric clearance and with supervised visitation.
He self-harmed with a knife during an August 4 TikTok livestream, leading to hospitalization and Baker Act detention.

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Perez Hilton was placed under his mother’s temporary custody in Miami on August 18.
Judge Laura Cruz gave Teresita Lavandeira authority over the children’s schooling, medical care, and decisions.
Hilton may see his children only after psychiatric clearance and with supervised visitation.
He self-harmed with a knife during an August 4 TikTok livestream, leading to hospitalization and Baker Act detention.