TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide and self-harm.A few weeks ago, Perez Hilton was admitted to a medical facility following a worrying livestream where he harmed himself. While it was confirmed that he is still under medical supervision, new reports reveal that the star now has visitation rights with his children. The blogger will be able to meet his children after a long time; however, certain measures have been ordered by the doctors to ensure everyone’s safety.
Perez Hilton granted visitation rights to his children
TMZ reported that after weeks following his self-harm incident, Perez Hilton has enough clearance to meet with his children. However, according to the outlet, all of the visits will be completely supervised by a therapist or another family member “agreed upon by both sides.” Currently, Hilton’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira, has temporary custody of his children.The matter of his children’s custody was agreed upon by both him and his mother. The children will remain under Lavandeira’s care until the court orders otherwise or until she and Perez reach another agreement. Not much was revealed to the public about the custody case. According to reports from the outlet, the court decided to seal any documents related to the case to ensure that the children’s privacy is not invaded in any manner.Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, is a single father to three children born via surrogacy: a son, Mario Armando III (born 2013, age 13), and two daughters, Mia Alma (born 2015, age 11) and Mayte Amor (born 2017, age 8).
More about Perez Hilton’s livestream
On August 4, the gossip blogger went on a livestream to interact with fans and netizens alike. However, during the stream, many reported that he was showing worrying behaviour. When people spotted blood in the livestream, many of them called authorities, requesting a wellness check at his Miami home. The paramedics reached his home in time and transported him to a nearby hospital. He has remained under medical supervision since then.ABC News reported that Perez’s children were inside the house only minutes before his self-harm incident; however, they left the premises quickly with his sister and niece. Barbara Lavandeira was the one who notified the authorities and drove his children away from the property. His mother later filed for custody on August 7, and both Lavandeira and Hilton unanimously agreed on the temporary custody transfer for the time being, as he focuses on his health and recovery.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, or mental illness, please seek professional help immediately from a doctor, mental health expert, or NGO. Helplines are also available.
