Sadly, for some celebrities, they find yourself in conditions that aren’t appropriate for his or her little ones or become involved in a messy break up with an ex. And due to the circumstances, they wind up dropping custody of their children, whether or not it’s quickly or completely. Fortunately, over time, many stars are capable of treatment their relationship with their youngsters but it surely doesn’t come with out some ups and downs.

Discover out why these stars misplaced their custody battles…

1. Britney Spears

Britney Spears has had a troubled historical past with the custody of the 2 sons she shares with ex Kevin Federline. After their break up, Britney shared 50/50 custody of Sean and Jayden with Kevin, however that every one modified in 2007. Amid private struggles and erratic conduct, a choose uncovered Britney’s “ordinary, frequent and steady use of managed substances and alcohol” and he or she formally misplaced custody of her youngsters.

After a keep in rehab, Britney continued to struggle for her youngsters and ultimately quickly regained 50/50 custody. However issues took a flip when Britney refused to show over one in every of her youngsters to Kevin when her allotted time was up. After locking herself and Jayden in a toilet at her dwelling, authorities intervened and he or she was taken to a hospital.

Since then, the boys have primarily been within the care of Kevin. In her e-book, The Girl In Me, Britney shared that regardless of ups and downs, over time, she was capable of see her youngsters extra. In 2019, she was seeing them a number of nights every week for dinner. Up to now a number of years, Britney has had extra of a strained relationship along with her sons however they’re working in the direction of reconciliation. In 2023, Kevin relocated them to Hawaii with Britney’s permission.

“Britney has at all times faithfully supported her youngsters and desires them to be blissful,” a supply instructed Folks.

2. Hayden Panettiere

In 2018, Hayden Panettiere relinquished custody of her then-three-year-old daughter Kaya to her ex Wladimir Klitschko amid private struggles. Wanting again, Hayden says she was pressured to signal paperwork giving Wladimir full custody, which she known as the “most heartbreaking factor” she’s ever needed to do in her life. On the time, she was underneath the impression that if she obtained higher, she would be capable to see her daughter once more — however Wladimir has taken the little lady to stay in Europe and continues to retain full custody.

“I used to be gonna go work on myself, I used to be gonna get higher, and once I obtained higher then issues would change and he or she might come to me and I might have my time along with her however that didn’t occur,” she shared on an episode of Pink Desk Speak.

Hayden continued, “She was virtually 3 and it wasn’t absolutely my determination. Actually, I did not even comprehend it was occurring till she was already over there.”

Whereas Hayden doesn’t have custody of her daughter she says they’re in common contact and are similar to each other.

3. Kelly Rutherford

Kelly Rutherford was embroiled in a custody battle along with her ex Daniel Giersch for over a decade. Once they break up, their son Hermes was two, and Kelly was nonetheless pregnant with their daughter Helena. On the time, a choose awarded them 50/50 custody. Sadly, the state of affairs modified after Daniel’s work visa was revoked, forcing him to return to Monaco.

A choose ultimately dominated that the kids ought to primarily stay with Daniel in Monaco whereas Kelly can be granted visitation — however provided that she moved there or traveled to the nation to see them. She continued to struggle for custody and was ultimately granted a six-week go to along with her youngsters on U.S. soil — however issues took a flip on the finish of the journey. Seeing her youngsters upset to depart and out of desperation, she refused to ship them again to Monaco. Her ex-husband accused her of abduction.

California and New York courts refused to listen to the custody trial, explaining that they didn’t have jurisdiction over the case. The youngsters have been court-ordered again on a airplane to Monaco. Kelly ultimately was pressured to take a step again from the highlight after spending practically $2 million in authorized charges and declaring chapter. She relocated to Monaco and says she now has an incredible relationship along with her youngsters.

4. Sharon Stone

After Sharon Stone and her ex-husband Phil Bronstein separated, they battled for custody of their son Roan. They got joint custody however the little boy was initially moved to San Francisco together with his father to attend faculty. In 2007, Sharon fought to switch the order so Roan might go to highschool in Los Angeles and be close to his youthful siblings however a choose dominated that dwelling together with his father was the very best state of affairs for him.

“The court docket doesn’t discover that [a] transfer away is in youngster’s finest curiosity,” the choose stated within the court docket minutes obtained by Folks. “Courtroom finds that [Bronstein] can present a extra structured continuity, secure, safe, and constant dwelling that youngster, Roan, wants. [Bronstein] shall have everlasting sole bodily custody of kid.”

Regardless of the assertion, Sharon’s lawyer stated that the actress did retain joint bodily custody and it was merely the modification that had been denied. Roan continued to stay in San Francisco and Sharon parented him from afar — which she says ended up serving to hold her life collectively throughout tough years after having a stroke.

“The truth that I used to be attempting to dad or mum lengthy distance was one thing that basically stored me collectively,” she instructed ET in 2015. “It was onerous, however finally it was actually these classes which are at all times actually good and it helped me.”

5. Courtney Love

Courtney Love needed to struggle for custody of the daughter she shared with Kurt Cobain virtually from the second the little lady was born. After the couple gave an interview about their drug habits whereas Courtney was pregnant, they have been reportedly investigated by the Division of Youngsters and Household Providers. When Frances Bean was just some weeks previous the DCFS took custody of the toddler for a short time earlier than the investigation was dismissed.

Then in 2003, after Kurt’s dying, Courtney misplaced custody once more after a tumultuous night the place she tried to interrupt into her ex-boyfriend’s dwelling after which overdosed on painkillers. Kurt’s mom Wendy O’Connor was given momentary custody. It could be two years till Courtney would regain custody following a keep in rehab.

In 2009, Courtney misplaced custody as soon as once more amid a household challenge. Regardless of Courtney and Frances’ tumultuous relationship, they’ve labored to restore their bond.

“When my mother is on a proper and wholesome path, she is among the most fulfilling, stunning, clever and type individuals I ever met,” she stated on the RuPaul: What is the Tee? podcast in 2019. “That is what I wish to name the period of steadiness, and I hope that we’re bringing within the period of steadiness.”

6. Kim Delaney

In 2005, Kim Delaney misplaced custody of the son she shares with ex-husband Joe Cortese. After being arrested on drunk driving expenses a number of years earlier, her then-15-year-old son ended up testifying in opposition to her in court docket, claiming that she confirmed up drunk to select him up from a buddy’s home. His father was given full custody.

Whereas Kim has continued to wrestle along with her sobriety, together with a hit-and-run in 2022, she seems to be on good phrases along with her son, whom she shares on Instagram.

7. Lisa Marie Presley

In 2017, Lisa Marie Presley and her estranged husband Michael Lockwood each quickly misplaced custody of their twin daughters. On the time, Lisa Marie and Michael have been in the course of a heated custody battle throughout which Lisa Marie accused Michael of getting “disturbing” pictures of kids on his pc. Lisa Marie says she was “shocked and horrified and sick to my abdomen” upon discovering the alleged pictures — and her daughters have been positioned within the care of the Division of Youngsters and Household Providers.

Lisa Marie’s mom, Priscilla Presley, later clarified the state of affairs and wrote that she had custody of the little ladies and so they weren’t in foster care.

“There’s numerous confusion, commotion and concern from all of the discuss circulating,” Priscilla wrote on Instagram. “Let me put this to relaxation… the women haven’t been in foster care and by no means shall be. The women have been with me and shall be till all that is sorted out.”

Lisa Marie ultimately regained custody of the women earlier than her passing and no expenses have been filed in opposition to Michael.