Murilo Huff Wins Provisional Custody of Son Léo Amid R$500 Million Inheritance and Child Support Dispute With Marília Mendonça’s Mother

Murilo Huff, singer and father of Léo, the five-year-old son he had with late Brazilian singer Marília Mendonça, has filed a legal request for sole custody of the child. The custody had been shared with Dona Ruth Moreira, mother of Marília Mendonça and grandmother of Léo, who has been caring for the boy since the singer's death in 2021. Huff stated that his petition aims to allow him to be closer to his son and denied any intention of distancing Léo from his maternal family. He also mentioned undisclosed reasons for seeking sole custody and accused Dona Ruth of negligence, citing an incident where Léo, who has diabetes, was reportedly unwell and Huff intervened.

Dona Ruth responded by accusing Huff of not paying child support, a claim Huff refuted by detailing expenses exceeding R$15,000 (Brazilian reais) that he covers for Léo, including school fees, health insurance, medical treatments, and recreational activities. The dispute also involves concerns over the management of Léo's inheritance, estimated at around R$500 million, left by Marília Mendonça. The family conflict reportedly dates back years and includes allegations that Dona Ruth contributed to the separation of Marília Mendonça and Murilo Huff. The legal battle culminated in a court hearing on June 30, 2025, where the judge granted Huff provisional custody of Léo, who has since moved into Huff's renovated home. Both parties declined to reach an amicable agreement during the two-hour hearing. Following the ruling, Dona Ruth expressed emotional distress publicly, and the family has faced public scrutiny and attacks on social media. João Gustavo, Marília Mendonça's brother, publicly defended his mother and appealed for respect amid the controversy. Huff's girlfriend, Gabriela Versiani, has also publicly supported him during the custody dispute. Legal representatives for Dona Ruth have commented on the case but details remain limited. The custody case continues to unfold amid ongoing family tensions and public attention.