Perez Hilton's mother seeks temporary custody of his three children after his hospitalization

Perez Hilton's mother has petitioned a Miami-Dade court for temporary custody of his three children after the blogger was hospitalized following a self-harm incident that was livestreamed from his South Florida home. The filing, seen by local media, cites concerns for the children's safety and a need for stability during the family's recovery.

Natalie F. Guerra-Valdes, the attorney representing Hilton's mother, said, "My main concern and objective, as well as the family's, is to protect the children and make sure they are safe. We want them to have some sense of normalcy as they begin their journey of healing."

Police responded to multiple calls about a livestream showing Hilton, 48, naked, covered in blood and holding a knife. He was subsequently taken into custody under Florida's Baker Act, which allows for involuntary psychiatric evaluation for up to 72 hours. Authorities confirmed his identity and that he was hospitalized in serious condition, requiring surgery.

A statement on the Perez Hilton website said the blogger's children, niece and sister left the home minutes before the livestream began to avoid further trauma. The family asked the public to stay away from the residence and emphasized that their priority is the children's healing and the blogger's treatment and recovery.