After a highly publicized legal battle, **Adriana Karembeu** has achieved an initial victory: she has been granted **shared custody of her daughter Nina**, aged 8. On September 2, 2026, the Court of First Instance in Monaco acknowledged the _"essential role"_ that the former model plays in her child’s life, awarding her custody of Nina _"for half the time"_, as announced in a statement shared on Instagram. Specifically, the court confirmed an alternating custody arrangement and joint parental authority between Adriana Karembeu and businessman Aram, also known as André Ohanian. Nonetheless, the conflict is far from resolved; despite this ruling, which she describes as _"a decision that vindicates me,"_ the mother vows to _"continue fighting"_ for Nina, as **several criminal proceedings remain open** across France, Monaco, and Morocco.
A Landmark Ruling from Monaco Reshapes Nina's Life
Furthermore, the Monaco ruling establishes a framework for custody: **Nina primarily resides with her father in Marrakech**, where she is enrolled in school. However, her mother now has custody for 50% of the time and equal decision-making authority regarding major choices in Nina's life. This arrangement, described by the newspaper Le Parisien as **an alternating custody with primary residence in Morocco**, necessitates meticulous planning for the young girl's stays between the two countries.
In her statement cited by the television site Télé-Loisirs, Adriana Karembeu expressed her satisfaction with a _"decision that vindicates me"_ and emphasized: _"As we have demonstrated to the judge, Nina is my top priority, and every decision I have made has been with her well-being and development in mind._" She asserts that _"this decision confirms that, in the eyes of the law, my place alongside her is complete and full,_" and adds: _"I will continue to fight for her, to protect her interests, and to ensure that nothing ever tarnishes the precious bond we share._"
Shared Custody of Nina: A Judicial Tug-of-War Across Three Countries
The conflict traces back to the couple's separation, announced in December 2022 following their marriage in 2014 and the birth of Nina in 2018. In March 2026, [Adriana Karembeu took to social media](https://www.melty.fr/people/adriana-karembeu-accuse-le-pere-de-sa-fille-de-violence-elle-brise-le-silence-je-ne-veux-plus-me-taire-2304785.html) to denounce alleged _"violence"_ and _"repeated attempts at destabilization"_ that she attributes to her ex-partner, triggering an escalation of legal disputes. Subsequently, **Aram Ohanian reported the mother of his child** for _"failure to meet parental obligations,"_ _"corruption of a minor,"_ and _"encouraging the use of narcotics,"_ alleging that he wanted to _"extract his daughter from an environment he deems unhealthy,"_ according to statements reported by Programme TV. On June 23, 2026, the Paris prosecutor's office closed this investigation _"due to a lack of substantial evidence._"
The businessman later filed a new complaint in July, pursuing civil action for _"failure to meet legal obligations endangering the health, safety, morality, or education of a minor child,"_ _"corruption of a minor,"_ and _"distribution of pornographic messages that could be viewed or perceived by a minor,"_ along with _"violations of drug laws."_ His attorney, **Me Najwa El Haïté**, explained to AFP that this action aims to ensure _"complete transparency regarding Nina's situation._" Concurrently, a procedure for _"failure to meet parental obligations"_ has been initiated in Morocco, where the young girl resides.
Faced with this surge of complaints, Adriana Karembeu's defense has condemned what they describe as a _"judicial harassment._" **Me Nathalie Tomasini**, her lawyer, [spoke to Paris Match](https://www.parismatch.com/People/je-continuerai-de-me-battre-pour-elle-victoire-au-tribunal-pour-adriana-karembeu-et-sa-fille-nina-275100) about the _"entirely abusive proceedings initiated by Mr. Ohanian, solely to maintain a presence in the media and to vilify"_ her client, even suggesting jealousy stemming from **the former model's relationship with singer Marc Lavoine**: _"It drives him crazy._"
Throughout this turmoil, Adriana Karembeu consistently centers her narrative on Nina. In the statement relayed in early September, she expressed her deep concern for her daughter's future, reiterating that _"Nina deserves serenity, stability, and, regardless of my relationship with her father, the unconditional love of both her parents._" This serves as a poignant reminder that behind the legal proceedings and media headlines, **her battle is fundamentally for the sake of her daughter**.
As reported by melty.fr.
