Perez Hilton’s Mom Files for Temporary Custody of His Three Kids After Self-Harming Incident
Key Points:
- Perez Hilton's mother, Teresita Lavandeira, has filed for temporary custody of his three minor children, with a request to seal the court records to protect the children from further trauma.
- Perez Hilton has consented to the temporary custody arrangement, granting his mother authority over medical, dental, and educational decisions for the children.
- This custody move follows Perez's recent mental health crisis, during which he was hospitalized after self-harm on a live stream at his Florida home.
- Perez remains hospitalized under Florida's Baker Act, with his family reporting his condition as "serious but stable" and noting he requires surgery for injuries sustained during the crisis.
- Family members, including Perez's niece and sister, were present during the initial crisis but left once his mental health issues became apparent; they have maintained communication with him since.