After several months of legal tensions surrounding their daughter, Adriana Karembeu and Aram Ohanian have received the court's decision regarding their child's living arrangements. On September 2, the Monegasque court issued a highly anticipated order as part of their divorce proceedings. Their 8-year-old daughter, Nina, will maintain her primary residence in Marrakech with her father, while her mother will have a structured visitation arrangement allowing her to spend time with Nina regularly. This ruling does not fully align with either parent's requests, reflecting a compromise aimed at ensuring the child's stability.
Adriana Karembeu had advocated for Nina to live and attend school in Monaco, while Aram Ohanian sought exclusive custody. Ultimately, the conciliatory judge opted for a middle ground. Joint parental authority remains in place, meaning both parents must collaborate on significant decisions affecting their daughter. The court prioritized continuity in Nina's life, recognizing that she has been residing in Marrakech and attending an American school since 2021. The stability of the child played a crucial role in the court's evaluation.
Legal Decision on Nina's Residence
Nina has established her life in Morocco, complete with friends, school, and extracurricular activities, making any abrupt changes to her living situation potentially disorienting. Nevertheless, Adriana Karembeu has been granted an extended visitation and custody arrangement. During school periods, she will be able to welcome her daughter to Marrakech from Friday evening on even weeks until the following Friday. Short school holidays will be divided between the parents based on odd and even years.
For the summer holidays, alternating periods of two weeks are scheduled for July and August. Adriana views the decision as a recognition of her role as a mother. In a statement, she expressed that her "essential role" in Nina's life has been acknowledged, stating, "This decision confirms that, in the eyes of the law, my place beside her is complete and whole." Represented by attorney Me Nathalie Tomasini, the former model reiterated that her daughter remains her "absolute priority," emphasizing her commitment to preserve Nina's well-being and personal development.
Background of the Custody Dispute
The custody proceedings were also marked by serious allegations made by Aram Ohanian concerning the environment to which their daughter may have been exposed. He presented a report from a bailiff referencing content found on Nina's tablet, which was synced with Adriana's phone. However, the judge dismissed these criminal elements from the proceedings, citing privacy concerns, and Adriana was denied her request for a monthly allowance of €10,000.
This ruling is considered provisional as it forms part of the ongoing divorce process. For now, the judicial compromise is clear: Nina will continue to enjoy her daily life and schooling in Marrakech with her father while spending significant time with her mother. In the aftermath of their dispute, neither parent achieved everything they sought, as the court chose to maintain the child's current stability without excluding Adriana Karembeu from her day-to-day life.
As reported by closermag.fr.
