1:06 am - 10/21/2012
Kelly Rutherford is supported by her brother as custody battle takes its toll
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She has said she is living a mother's worst nightmare in the wake of her ex-husband's win in their child custody case.
And Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford looked tense and frail as she joined her supportive brother for lunch in New York on Monday.
The 43-year-old was stylishly dressed in a fawn coat and boots, and although she hid her eyes behind dark sunglasses it was clear the fight over her young children is causing immense strain.
The Melrose Place actress broke down on The View as she discussed a ruling that would allow ex Daniel Giersch to keep their son and daughter, ages five and three, in France.
But the US-based mother-of-two, who has vowed to appeal, said she has drained her earnings to pay off legal bills - and must keep working to afford the fight.
Rutherford, who married the German businessman in 2006, separated three years later when she was pregnant with their second child, and divorced in 2010.
A bitter custody battle ensued, and on August 28 Los Angeles Judge Theresa Beaudet ruled the children should remain in France with their father, who they'd been visiting over the summer.
Complicating matters, Giersch's visa was revoked earlier this year and he has been banned from entering the US.
As a result, the couple will continue to have joint legal and physical custody with Rutherford required to fly overseas for visitation.
'I have to keep working to be able to afford this [the custody battle].
'I have been through pretty much everything,' Rutherford said. 'It’s just been crazy.'
The judge gave custody to Giersch as it was her opinion that Rutherford had repeatedly tried to cut her ex-husband out their children's lives.
Rutherford said she is consulting with lawyer Alan Dershowitz to get the children, who are American citizens, back to the US.
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Kelly Rutherford is supported by her brother as custody battle takes its toll
Eating Chipotle:Stars, they're just like us!
She has said she is living a mother's worst nightmare in the wake of her ex-husband's win in their child custody case.
And Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford looked tense and frail as she joined her supportive brother for lunch in New York on Monday.
The 43-year-old was stylishly dressed in a fawn coat and boots, and although she hid her eyes behind dark sunglasses it was clear the fight over her young children is causing immense strain.
The Melrose Place actress broke down on The View as she discussed a ruling that would allow ex Daniel Giersch to keep their son and daughter, ages five and three, in France.
But the US-based mother-of-two, who has vowed to appeal, said she has drained her earnings to pay off legal bills - and must keep working to afford the fight.
Rutherford, who married the German businessman in 2006, separated three years later when she was pregnant with their second child, and divorced in 2010.
A bitter custody battle ensued, and on August 28 Los Angeles Judge Theresa Beaudet ruled the children should remain in France with their father, who they'd been visiting over the summer.
Complicating matters, Giersch's visa was revoked earlier this year and he has been banned from entering the US.
As a result, the couple will continue to have joint legal and physical custody with Rutherford required to fly overseas for visitation.
'I have to keep working to be able to afford this [the custody battle].
'I have been through pretty much everything,' Rutherford said. 'It’s just been crazy.'
The judge gave custody to Giersch as it was her opinion that Rutherford had repeatedly tried to cut her ex-husband out their children's lives.
Rutherford said she is consulting with lawyer Alan Dershowitz to get the children, who are American citizens, back to the US.
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In April of this year, for reasons not entirely clear, Giersch’s American visa was revoked, he was forced to leave the country, and moved to Monaco.
It is clear that a former lawyer for Rutherford had conversations with the State Department about certain issues related to Giersch’s “businesses” that ultimately led to him being booted.
Rutherford denies she knew anything about it, Giersch insists she did, but regardless the State Department determined there was enough evidence to deport him.
Edited at 2012-10-21 10:19 am (UTC)
and it's true she just accepts it
Jem herself and that computer thing were so cool though that I was willing to overlook it.
Most fathers that travel for work purposes wouldn't get that kind of scrutiny.
Is that taking into account the fact she had to work in NY for GG? I don't know but I think the judge would have been aware she had to travel for work. I don't think we are getting the full story.
i really hope that if i do get married and something goes wrong that we both can swallow our pride and just try to be cordial for the children. unless the other person clearly has some issues... this situation probably is not best for the children
way to go!
i'm not pausing beyonce to watch her eat
but rly tho. their burritos w/ steak and gaucamole
what if you're right? isn't it really hard for a mom to lose full custody too?
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seems like a terrible situation for the kids.
sad situation
:(
her husband sounds like a pos.