Amidst a turbulent custody battle, Hollywood actress Jaime King has been ordered to focus on her sobriety while her ex-husband Kyle Newman takes sole physical custody of their two sons.
- Mar 19, 2025
AceShowbiz - Kyle Newman, the estranged husband of actress Jaime King, wis big in his custody battle with estranged wife. He has been granted sole physical custody of their children, James and Leo.
According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the boys, aged 11 and 9 respectively, will now primarily reside with their father while King is allowed supervised visitation rights.
The ruling came with significant conditions for King - she has to complete a six-month drug and alcohol program, along with weekly testing, aftercare, a 2-step program, and a 26-week parenting program.
The necessity for supervised visitation stems from King's alleged issues with substance abuse, a topic that has been a recurring theme in the former couple's ongoing legal battles.
The judge's order highlights the serious nature of the accusations against King. Newman described King as "a chronic drug addict and alcoholic who refuses to acknowledge that she has a problem, let alone seek meaningful treatment for such problem."
These alleged issues reportedly impacted her ability to parent effectively, with Newman further claiming that King's addiction concerns were present even during her pregnancies.
Despite the gravity of the allegations, King still maintains certain visitation rights. She can see her sons three times a week in specified hour blocks under the supervision of approved supervisors, including family members.
This contentious custody arrangement is only the latest episode in a series of legal disputes between the former couple. King filed for divorce from Newman in May 2020, citing domestic violence and requesting emergency motions related to child custody and visitation.
After 13 years of marriage, the dissolution has been anything but peaceful, marked by frequent accusations and counteraccusations from both sides.
The road ahead still looks uncertain for King, who must adhere to the court's directives if she hopes to gain unsupervised access to her children. Furthermore, the legal proceedings and ongoing scrutiny highlight the challenging nature of managing personal crises under public watch.
For those closely following the saga, it's a poignant reminder of the complexities celebrity lives often encompass, blurring the lines between public persona and private struggles.
