On August 7, Teresita Lavandeira, mother of Perez Hilton, filed a petition in Miami-Dade family court for temporary custody of Hilton’s three children. The filing comes after a self-harm livestream on August 4 prompted police intervention and Hilton’s hospitalization.
Hilton voluntarily consented to his mother’s custody petition, according to court records. Lavandeira also requested that case documents be sealed to allow the family privacy during the process. The petition was submitted three days after Miami police responded to calls about the livestream, which showed Hilton injuring himself with a box cutter and knife. Authorities arrived at Hilton’s Miami home at approximately 9 p.m. and transported him to a local hospital for treatment.
Hilton’s family issued a statement via his website, describing the incident as part of a severe mental health crisis. The statement noted that Hilton’s children, niece, and sister were present in the home at the time of the livestream. The family emphasized the need to prioritize the children’s safety, privacy, and well-being, adding that they were working to rebuild a sense of normalcy. Hilton’s representatives confirmed he sustained significant blood loss and required surgery to address his injuries.
The family’s statement also expressed gratitude for the public’s concern while requesting space for private healing. Hilton’s children—Mario (13), Mia (11), and Mayte (8)—remained in the care of immediate family members during the process. The petition for temporary custody remains pending in court, with no further details on a hearing date or additional legal actions disclosed at this time.