Judge Upholds Original Custody Terms (Image Credits: Pixabay)
Los Angeles – A judge ruled in favor of professional boxer Devin Haney this week, denying his ex-fiancée Leena Sayed’s motion to alter their custody agreement and post images of their one-year-old daughter on social media.[1]
Judge Upholds Original Custody Terms
Judge Hank Goldberg sided with Haney during a recent hearing in Los Angeles court. The decision maintained the existing parenting stipulation that prohibits sharing photos of their daughter, Khrome, online without written approval from both parents.[1]
The ruling came after Sayed sought to modify the agreement, arguing that Haney’s approvals proved too restrictive. Court documents highlighted the ongoing tension between the former couple’s priorities for their child’s digital footprint.[2]
Haney’s legal team celebrated the outcome as a necessary safeguard. They emphasized that the judge recognized the importance of mutual consent in protecting the toddler from public exposure.[3]
Roots of the Social Media Restriction
The couple established their custody arrangement in October 2025, shortly after their separation. Key provisions barred any images of Khrome from social platforms unless both parties provided explicit written permission.[4][5]
This clause emerged amid their joint custody setup for the child, born in early 2025. Both parents initially agreed to the terms, aiming to shield Khrome from online scrutiny during a period of personal upheaval.[4]
- Mutual written consent required for all child photos.
- No unilateral postings allowed on any platform.
- Focus on preserving privacy amid public profiles.
- Agreement filed formally in Los Angeles court.
Sayed’s Case for Modification
Sayed filed her motion in January 2026, claiming Haney enforced the rule in an “unduly burdensome way.” She provided examples where simple family moments faced rejection.[2]
In one instance, she requested approval for a photo of herself and Khrome in matching pajamas. Haney responded simply, “nothing with the baby.” However, he permitted an image of the child viewing his October 2025 fight in Saudi Arabia, even resharing it himself.[6]
“Social media is an important part of how I share my life with friends, family, and with my social media followers,” Sayed stated in her declaration. She argued the restriction limited her ability to document motherhood publicly.[3]
Haney’s Counterarguments and Concerns
Haney opposed the change vigorously, pointing to Sayed’s OnlyFans activity as a primary risk. His filings described her content as promoting “self-objectification and encouragement of sexual fantasies,” with captions like “All set for an orgy.”[3]
Attorneys argued that her followers sought adult material, not family updates, posing privacy and safety threats to Khrome. Haney reflected on the approved fight photo: “I was carried away by the fight’s result and by seeing Khrome watching me, and did not exercise appropriate caution.”[7]
His lawyer, Rick Edwards, noted the rule allowed Sayed to discuss her motherhood without images. The response concluded, “Enough is enough,” urging denial of the motion.[3]
Implications for High-Profile Parents
This decision reinforces protections for children of celebrities in custody disputes. Courts increasingly weigh digital risks alongside parental rights.[1]
Haney and Sayed’s conflict extends beyond this issue, including prior lawsuits and restraining order requests. Yet, Judge Goldberg prioritized the established agreement’s intent.[8]
Key Takeaways:
The outcome leaves the original terms intact, signaling courts’ reluctance to alter agreed protections lightly. As debates over online child exposure grow, cases like this offer precedent. What do you think about balancing parental sharing with privacy? Tell us in the comments.
