Murilo Huff Wins Provisional Custody of Son Léo Amid R$15,000 Expenses, Diabetes Care, and R$500 Million Inheritance Dispute With Marília Mendonça’s Mother

Murilo Huff, singer and father of Léo, the five-year-old son he had with late singer Marília Mendonça, has filed a legal request for unilateral custody of the child, currently shared with Léo's grandmother, Ruth Moreira, Marília's mother. Huff stated his intention is to be more present in his son's life and denied wanting to distance Léo from his maternal family. The dispute has escalated publicly, with Ruth Moreira accusing Huff of not paying child support, a claim Huff refuted by detailing expenses exceeding R$15,000, including school fees, health plans, recreational activities, and medical treatments for Léo's diabetes. The conflict also involves concerns over the management and protection of Léo's inheritance, estimated at around R$500 million, which is reportedly a key factor in the custody battle.

An episode of alleged negligence by Ruth during a health crisis involving Léo was cited by Huff as part of his justification for seeking full custody. The family dispute has drawn public attention, including comments from Marília Mendonça's brother, João Gustavo, who defended their mother amid social media attacks and called for respect. Following a two-hour court hearing where no agreement was reached between Huff and Ruth, the judge granted Huff provisional custody, and Léo has since moved to live with his father. Ruth's legal team has reacted to the decision, and the case continues to unfold amid ongoing public and familial tensions.