Murilo Huff Wins Provisional Custody of 5-Year-Old Son Léo Amid Negligence Allegations and Inheritance Dispute With Marília Mendonça’s Mother

Murilo Huff, singer and father of Léo, the five-year-old son he had with the late Brazilian singer Marília Mendonça, has been engaged in a legal battle with Dona Ruth Moreira, Marília's mother and Léo's grandmother, over the child's custody. Initially, Léo was under shared custody, primarily cared for by Dona Ruth. In June 2025, Murilo Huff filed a petition in court seeking unilateral custody, citing "serious and alarming situations" and alleging negligence by Dona Ruth, including withholding information about Léo's health and instructing caregivers to conceal medical details. Huff also expressed concerns about the management of Léo's inheritance, reportedly valued at around R$500 million, and the family's lifestyle.

The dispute intensified with public accusations, including Dona Ruth accusing Huff of not paying child support, which Huff refuted by detailing expenses exceeding R$15,000 related to Léo's schooling, healthcare, and diabetes treatment. The conflict has drawn reactions from family members, including Marília Mendonça's brother João Gustavo, who defended his mother amid online attacks, and public figures like singer Roberta Miranda. In late June 2025, a court hearing was held where an attempt at an amicable agreement failed, leading the judge to grant Murilo Huff provisional custody of Léo, who has since moved to live with his father. The decision was based on evidence presented, including an audio recording from a nanny and testimonies, which the court interpreted as demonstrating negligence and parental alienation by Dona Ruth. Dona Ruth has contested the ruling by filing an appeal and continues to have visitation rights, though limited to every fifteen days. The legal process remains ongoing, with both parties preparing further arguments. The case has sparked public debate about family responsibilities and the protection of the child's welfare and inheritance.