Perez Hilton ’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira, filed for temporary custody of his three minor children this week, about seven days after Perez Hilton was hospitalized following a mental health crisis in Florida. Perez Hilton signed paperwork consenting to the arrangement, while Lavandeira asked the court to keep the case records sealed. According to the filing, Lavandeira would be authorized to handle the children’s routine needs, including medical and dental decisions, school enrollment, and access to important documents such as birth certificates. The request says shielding the children from additional trauma is the priority, and Perez Hilton’s signed consent indicates he supports the temporary plan. What Happened Before the Custody Filing? Perez Hilton was hospitalized after physically harming himself during a live-streamed crisis at his Florida home. His family later said Perez Hilton remained under Florida’s Baker Act, which permits involuntary hospitalization when someone is believed to be experiencing a severe mental health emergency, and described his condition as serious but stable. Family members also said Perez Hilton would need surgery for injuries connected to the crisis. Perez Hilton’s children, sister, and niece were reportedly at the home when warning signs emerged, but they left after recognizing that he was unwell; relatives have since said they were able to communicate with him during his hospitalization. Because the custody case involves minor children, the requested seal is a significant privacy measure rather than a public-facing family spectacle. Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis in the U.S. can call or text 988 or use the chat at 988lifeline.org.