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Kyle Newman Awarded Sole Physical Custody of Sons After Court Ruling

Jaime King retains supervised visitation rights while being required to complete rehabilitation and parenting programs to regain unsupervised access to her children.

Jaime King, left, and then-husband Kyle Newman arrive for the world premiere of Disney's "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on Dec. 16, 2019.
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Actress Jaime King (L) and recording artist Taylor Swift attend the 22nd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at The City of West Hollywood Park on March 2, 2014 in West Hollywood, California.

Overview

  • A Los Angeles court granted Kyle Newman sole physical custody of his two sons, James (11) and Leo (9), citing Jaime King's non-compliance with court-ordered rehabilitation requirements.
  • King is allowed supervised visitation three times a week, with approved supervisors including family members and Newman's brother.
  • The court mandated King to complete a six-month drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, a 26-week parenting course, and counseling to address parenting concerns.
  • Newman retains tie-breaking authority on legal custody decisions, though legal custody is shared between the former spouses.
  • The custody battle, ongoing since their 2020 divorce filing, has been marked by allegations of substance abuse, neglect, and emotional abuse from both parties.