Murilo Huff Seeks Unilateral Custody of Son Leo Amid Child Support Dispute and R$500 Million Estate Conflict

Murilo Huff, singer and father of Leo, the five-year-old son he had with the late sertaneja singer Marília Mendonça, has filed a legal petition seeking unilateral custody of his child. Currently, custody is shared with Dona Ruth Moreira, Marília Mendonça's mother, who has been caring for Leo since the singer's death in 2021. Huff stated that his request to change custody arrangements is motivated by concerns about his ability to be more involved in Leo's upbringing and alleged undisclosed issues that prompted the legal action. Dona Ruth has publicly responded, accusing Huff of not paying child support and expressing disapproval of his custody petition.

Huff has rebutted these claims by detailing expenses exceeding R$15,000 that he covers for Leo, including schooling, healthcare, recreational activities, and medical treatments such as for diabetes. The dispute has drawn attention to the management and protection of Marília Mendonça's estate, reportedly valued at around R$500 million, which Leo is set to inherit. Sources indicate that tensions between Huff and Dona Ruth have been longstanding and may have contributed to the separation of Huff and Marília Mendonça. Additionally, an ex-employee of Dona Ruth is cited as a factor in the family conflict. Public figures such as singer Roberta Miranda and Gabriela Versiani, Huff's girlfriend, have commented on the situation, with Miranda advising Huff against humiliation and Versiani expressing support. The ongoing legal and familial dispute has generated considerable public and media attention in Brazil.