Child Custody Litigation; Often A Zero Return Investment

We have been following the custody dispute between Halle Berry and the father of their 13-year-old son. Father Olivier Martinez has alleged that Berry has choked the child. The proceedings are behind closed doors and will resume this month. But, last week brought a court filing where Martinez is seeking $176,000 to cover outstanding attorney bills and $63,000 for anticipated future costs. He argues he cannot afford these expenses, citing a monthly residual income of …