Sadly, for some celebrities, they find yourself in conditions that aren’t appropriate for his or her little ones or get entangled in a messy cut 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 cut 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 decide uncovered Britney’s “routine, frequent and steady use of managed substances and alcohol” and she or he formally misplaced custody of her youngsters.

After a keep in rehab, Britney continued to battle for her youngsters and ultimately quickly regained 50/50 custody. However issues took a flip when Britney refused to show over considered one of her youngsters to Kevin when her allotted time was up. After locking herself and Jayden in a rest room at her house, authorities intervened and she or he 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 glad,” a supply informed 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. Trying 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 beneath the impression that if she received higher, she would have the ability to see her daughter once more — however Wladimir has taken the little lady to dwell 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 after I received higher then issues would change and she or he might come to me and I might have my time along with her however that didn’t occur,” she shared on an episode of Purple Desk Speak.

Hayden continued, “She was nearly 3 and it wasn’t totally my determination. The truth is, I did not even realize 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. After they cut up, their son Hermes was two, and Kelly was nonetheless pregnant with their daughter Helena. On the time, a decide awarded them 50/50 custody. Sadly, the scenario modified after Daniel’s work visa was revoked, forcing him to return to Monaco.

A decide ultimately dominated that the kids ought to primarily dwell 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 battle 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 kids have been court-ordered again on a airplane to Monaco. Kelly ultimately was pressured to take a step again from the highlight after spending almost $2 million in authorized charges and declaring chapter. She relocated to Monaco and says she now has an awesome 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 college. 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 decide dominated that residing together with his father was one of the best scenario for him.

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

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

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

5. Courtney Love

Courtney Love needed to battle for custody of the daughter she shared with Kurt Cobain nearly 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 Kids and Household Companies. When Frances Bean was only a few 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 house after which overdosed on painkillers. Kurt’s mom Wendy O’Connor was given momentary custody. It might 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 concern. 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, lovely, clever and type folks I ever met,” she mentioned 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 costs a number of years earlier, her then-15-year-old son ended up testifying towards her in court docket, claiming that she confirmed up drunk to select him up from a good friend’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 midst of a heated custody battle throughout which Lisa Marie accused Michael of getting “disturbing” photographs of youngsters on his laptop. Lisa Marie says she was “shocked and horrified and sick to my abdomen” upon discovering the alleged photographs — and her daughters have been positioned within the care of the Division of Kids and Household Companies.

Lisa Marie’s mom, Priscilla Presley, later clarified the scenario and wrote that she had custody of the little women they usually weren’t in foster care.

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

Lisa Marie ultimately regained custody of the ladies earlier than her passing and no costs have been filed towards Michael.