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Louis Russell, known for his appearances on Too Hot to Handle, filed legal documents on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, seeking an emergency custody order for his son, Luka.
According to the court papers obtained by TMZ, Louis Russell claims that his former partner, Nicole Olivera, is withholding access to their child.
He alleges that Nicole Olivera has presented him with an ultimatum: he must end his relationship with his current girlfriend, Huda Mustafa, if he wants to see his son.
In his filing, Louis Russell argues that Nicole Olivera is using their son as a "bargaining chip" in their personal dispute.
He expressed significant concern that she might follow through on threats to move out of the state with Luka, making it difficult for him to remain a part of the boy's life.
Louis Russell noted that Nicole Olivera has previously moved without notice during their time in the United Kingdom, which heightens his current fears.
Louis Russell is asking the court for joint legal custody and a formal parenting plan to guarantee regular time with Luka.
He stated in the documents that he already agreed to not have Huda Mustafa present during his scheduled visits with his son.
Despite this concession, he claims Nicole Olivera continues to "unreasonably" cut off all contact between father and son.
This custody battle follows a separate legal issue involving Huda Mustafa and Nicole Olivera.
Last month, Nicole Olivera obtained a temporary restraining order against Huda Mustafa, alleging that the reality star forced her way into her building.
Huda Mustafa recently addressed these claims on social media, stating that the accusations are untrue and that she is allowing her legal team to handle the matter.
