Gibson split returns to spotlight
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July 1, 2010, Thursday
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MEL Gibson's breakup from Russian singer Oksana Grigorieva was supposed to be a quiet affair, but a confidential settlement and sealed court case haven't kept the former couple's troubles from hitting the spotlight.
The latest flare-up began last week when Grigorieva apparently named Gibson in a child custody case, which is sealed and will likely remain out of the public domain.
The seal hasn't kept the breakup out of headlines, though, continuing Gibson's streak in recent years of making news more for his personal life than his film career.
On Monday, the actor-director's attorney issued a statement revealing the couple in May reached a custody agreement for their seven-month-old daughter, Lucia.
The contents of that pact were confidential, but attorney Stephen Kolodny accused the 40-year-old Grigorieva of violating its terms.
He said the actor has paid Grigorieva "tens of thousands of dollars," is providing his daughter with health insurance and a nanny and has bought a lavish home and a car for his ex-girlfriend.
Kolodny's statement said Gibson's payments to Grigorieva will change, but he did not indicate how. "Mel has generously supported Lucia and will continue to do so."
Grigorieva, who met Gibson while he was filming "Edge of Darkness," said that she could not discuss the case. The singer denied online reports that Gibson obtained a restraining order against her.
A person close to Gibson said one of the main issues of the case was the Australian-American writer-director's access to his daughter.
Kolodny said the agreement called for the couple's daughter to spend about half her time with Gibson.
Gibson's wife of 28 years, Robyn, cited irreconcilable differences for their split last April. That case is ongoing, but it has not generated the attention of Gibson's split with Grigorieva.
The latest flare-up began last week when Grigorieva apparently named Gibson in a child custody case, which is sealed and will likely remain out of the public domain.
The seal hasn't kept the breakup out of headlines, though, continuing Gibson's streak in recent years of making news more for his personal life than his film career.
On Monday, the actor-director's attorney issued a statement revealing the couple in May reached a custody agreement for their seven-month-old daughter, Lucia.
The contents of that pact were confidential, but attorney Stephen Kolodny accused the 40-year-old Grigorieva of violating its terms.
He said the actor has paid Grigorieva "tens of thousands of dollars," is providing his daughter with health insurance and a nanny and has bought a lavish home and a car for his ex-girlfriend.
Kolodny's statement said Gibson's payments to Grigorieva will change, but he did not indicate how. "Mel has generously supported Lucia and will continue to do so."
Grigorieva, who met Gibson while he was filming "Edge of Darkness," said that she could not discuss the case. The singer denied online reports that Gibson obtained a restraining order against her.
A person close to Gibson said one of the main issues of the case was the Australian-American writer-director's access to his daughter.
Kolodny said the agreement called for the couple's daughter to spend about half her time with Gibson.
Gibson's wife of 28 years, Robyn, cited irreconcilable differences for their split last April. That case is ongoing, but it has not generated the attention of Gibson's split with Grigorieva.
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