Hilton's Children's Custody
Perez Hilton's mother gains temporary custody of his children after his hospitalization for mental health evaluation.
Key Points
Teresa Lavandeira filed for temporary custody on Aug. 7, three days after Hilton's Aug. 4 livestream, and Hilton reportedly consented to the arrangement.
Court documents show Lavandeira's temporary custody order grants her authority to make medical and educational decisions and to "do all other things necessary for the care of the children," with Hilton able to petition for return of custody after a transition plan.
The court case record includes a request to seal the case information, which observers note was granted, limiting public access to custody proceedings.
Hilton was hospitalized under Florida's Baker Act after the incident and was described as experiencing significant blood loss and other injuries that were expected to require surgery.
Hilton’s three children—Mario (13), Mia (11) and Mayte (8)—live with his mother in Miami, with the family noting they recently moved there to be closer to Lavandeira.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has signed over temporary custody of his three children to his mother after a mental health crisis played out live on TikTok on Aug. 4, according to Hollywood Reporter. His mother, Teresita Lavandeira, filed for temporary custody on Aug. 7 — just three days after the incident — and Hilton reportedly consented while hospitalized under Florida's Baker Act.
The Baker Act allows Florida authorities to hold a person for up to 72 hours for a mental health evaluation without their consent. Hilton's family says his recovery will be a long process. His three children — Mario (13), Mia (11), and Mayte (8) — have moved to Miami to be closer to Lavandeira during that time, LA Times reported.
What the TikTok Livestream Triggered
On Aug. 4, Hilton went live on TikTok in what viewers described as a crisis. Miami police responded. Hilton was hospitalized and held under Florida's Baker Act for a mental health evaluation, Hollywood Reporter confirmed. Reports say he suffered significant blood loss and injuries serious enough to require surgery.
Three days later, Lavandeira filed for temporary custody. The timing was deliberate — the family wanted a legal safety net in place while Hilton remained in care. Yahoo News noted that Hilton consented to the arrangement, a step that sped up the court process considerably.
What the Custody Order Actually Allows
Court documents show the temporary custody order gives Lavandeira broad authority. She can make medical and educational decisions for all three children. The order also lets her "do all other things necessary for the care of the children," according to LA Times.
Hilton is not permanently cut off. The order includes a path back. He can petition the court to return custody once a transition plan is in place. His attorney, Natalie Guerra-Valdes, said the goal is to "keep the children safe" and "maintain normalcy during healing," Hollywood Reporter reported.
Court Seals Case as Family Stresses Stability
The court granted a request to seal the case file, limiting what the public can access about the custody proceedings. Head Topics noted that observers flagged this move, which is common in sensitive family cases involving minors.
Hilton's children have already relocated to Miami to live near Lavandeira. The family framed the move as a way to give the kids a stable home base during an uncertain time. Urban Hollywood 411 reported the petition was filed with that stability as its core aim.
Hilton's Consent Signals a Family United on Recovery
Hilton's decision to sign over custody voluntarily is significant. It means no court fight. It also shows he and his family are aligned on what the children need right now. Attorney Guerra-Valdes made clear this is a short-term fix, not a permanent change.
Hollywood Reporter described the filing as part of a broader effort to protect the children while Hilton focuses on getting well. The family has not given a timeline for when Hilton might petition to reclaim custody, saying only that recovery will take time.
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