Perez Hilton has reunited with his three children in person while continuing residential mental health treatment, marking a significant step beyond the visitation arrangement a judge approved in August. His family said in a September 29 update that Hilton first reconnected with his children and his mother, Teresita Lavandeira, through video calls before the in-person meetings began.
They described the reunions as emotional and meaningful while stressing that his treatment remains the priority and that communication with him is still intentionally limited.
TMZ reported from the court documents that visits must be supervised by either an agreed-upon family member or a therapist, while Lavandeira continues to hold temporary legal custody.
There is still no date for Hilton to leave residential treatment or return home. His family said his doctors, psychiatrists and therapists are guiding each stage of the process and that they do not want the beginning of family visits to be interpreted as a reason to accelerate his care.
Hilton Has Now Seen His Children in Person
His family said he first participated in several video calls with his children and mother before they were able to visit him at the residential facility, where the meetings have remained short and supervised.
The Los Angeles Times independently reported the progression from video calls to in-person visits, while The Hollywood Reporter also confirmed the reunions through the family’s statement. Hilton, 48, is the father of Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and Mayte, 8.
The family said seeing the children again has meant an enormous amount to Hilton, but it did not disclose how long the visits last, how frequently they are occurring or whether the conditions surrounding them have changed.
The Court Approved Supervised Visits More Than a Month Ago
The in-person meetings follow a custody order entered in August after Hilton was hospitalized during a serious mental health crisis. According to court documents reported by TMZ, Judge Laura Cruz granted Lavandeira temporary custody while allowing Hilton visitation only after psychiatric clearance and only under supervision.
The Los Angeles Times reported that Hilton consented to the temporary arrangement, which gives his mother authority to handle parental responsibilities including the children’s schooling and medical care. Hilton remains their legal parent, but Lavandeira is handling those responsibilities while he is unable to resume his usual role at home.
His Family Says Residential Treatment Remains the Priority
Hilton’s family cautioned against reading the reunions as a sign that his treatment is nearing an end. They said relatives still cannot communicate with him every day because the residential program is structured to give him time and space to concentrate on his care.
According to the family’s official update, Hilton is working with his treatment team to understand what contributed to his August mental health crisis, identify warning signs and develop healthier coping strategies. The family said decisions about his next steps are being made with guidance from the doctors, psychiatrists and therapists involved in his treatment.
A previous family statement on September 14 said Hilton had moved into residential care after several weeks of hospital treatment and could remain there for weeks or longer.
His Mother Continues Caring for All Three Children
Lavandeira has continued caring for Hilton’s three children full-time under the temporary custody arrangement. The family has repeatedly said that preserving the children’s stability and normal routine is a priority while their father remains away from home.
Longtime Hilton friend and Broadway producer Tom D’Angora also organized a fundraiser to help Lavandeira cover the additional expenses of caring for the three children. TMZ reported that the campaign explicitly states that none of the donations will be used for Hilton personally and that the money is intended to help his mother with the children’s needs.
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