Gossip Girl and Melrose Place Student Kelly Rutherford went through a heartbreaking custody battle over her children, Helena and Hérmes. However, her children, now teenagers, have urged their jet-setting mother to “move on” with her life.
Rutherford married German businessman Daniel Giersch in 2006, but their union came to an end in 2010. The couple welcomed their son, Hermes, in 2006.
While expecting her daughter Helena, born in 2009, Kelly filed for divorce in 2008. Her headline-grabbing, protracted custody saga became a media magnet.
Kelly Rutherford and her son Hermes in 2008. (Photo by Gabriela Maj/Getty Images)
Initially, in 2009 they were granted joint custody of their two children in the United States. However, after Giersch’s American visa was revoked in 2012, she moved to France and Monaco. That same year, Rutherford asked the court for sole custody of her children.
Kelly Ruthorford was forced to buy a house in Monaco to see her children
In a surprising ruling, the court decided to uphold the 50/50 custody agreement. Given Giersch’s inability to enter the United States, his children must reside with his father in Monaco.
Consequently, Kelly Rutherford was faced with the choice of moving to Monaco or traveling frequently to see her children. She opted for a house there.
Kelly Rutherford and her daughter Helena in 2015. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Blushington)
After a protracted custody fight, Rutherford went bankrupt in 2013, with legal fees totaling $1.5 million. In 2015, Monaco courts decided that the children should stay with their father, granting Rutherford significant visitation rights.
After his difficult decision, Rutherford got to work. He later appeared on shows like Quantum and the restart of Dynasty.
Kelly Rutherford says her children urged her to ‘move on’ with life
It’s been almost a decade since Kelly lost her custody battle over her two children, but she remains an attentive mother to them. In interviews she talks about her children with deep love and affection.
“Sometimes we just need to retreat and be with our kids, heal and take some time for ourselves,” Rutherford said. People about his terrible experience.
Although still mothers at heart, Helena and Hérmes, now young adults, have urged Rutherford to enjoy life.
“My kids are growing up and saying, ‘OK, get on with your life.’ Now they are teenagers and they have their friends and their things,” she admitted. “So lately my daily life has been more focused on me and my dogs, working and traveling.”
The actress explained that now it’s more about her children giving her time. However, when they are ready for mommy time, she is ready.
“They still need you when they’re teenagers, but it’s different,” he explained. “I think you have to be there for them when they need you. It is natural for them to grow up and have their lives. “It is a change, but it is a beautiful change.”
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