Charlie Sheen (L), Brooke Mueller (R).Photo:Getty
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Charlie Sheenis taking steps to protect his sons.
In an ex parte motion filed Thursday, theTwo and a Half Menactor, 58, laid forth new stipulations around child custody — previously agreed to in formal documents filed in November 2022 and August 2023 — involving ex-wifeBrooke Mueller’s sobriety.
The former couple, whosplit in 2011, share 14-year-old twin sonsMax and Bob. Documents explain that the pair agreed that Sheen would get sole custody of the boys should Mueller relapse, first signing off on this provision in 2022. In the summer of 2023, Mueller allegedly relapsed, triggering the second filing.
The papers state that in the event of Mueller’s relapse, there would be an “immediate reversion of sole custody and sole physical custody to [Sheen].”
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Charlie Sheen with sons Max and Bob in 2011.Chelsea Lauren/WireImage
Chelsea Lauren/WireImage
The agreement states that the two will “continue to enjoy joint legal custody” unless Mueller tests positive for drugs and alcohol or otherwise relapses. At that point, Sheen would have sole custody “until further court order or written agreement of the Parties,” and this could happen on as little as 48 hours' notice.
The two also share physical custody of the boys, though the paperwork sets for that “the minor children’s primary residence will be with [Sheen].”
“Brooke shall enjoy reasonable and flexible periods of custody and visitation as agreed and arranged between the Parties, recognizing the goal of frequent and continuous contact between the minors and both parents.”
Termination of custody for Mueller in the event of a positive test would be “immediate,” with a missed test counting as a positive test.
The documents also state that the actor, whorecently celebrated six years of sobrietyafter his own struggles with drugs and alcohol, is currently paying Mueller’s rent and will continue to on condition of her sobriety, though he will not serve as a co-signer on any new real estate moving forward. In the event of relapse, Sheen reserves the right to terminate all financial support of Mueller, leaving her responsible for any costs of securing a new residence.
Reps for Sheen and Mueller did immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Brooke Mueller with sons Max and Bob in 2016.David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty
Speaking with PEOPLE last month, Sheen talked about doing “single dad stuff” as he enjoyed his time with his teen sons.
“I’ve mostly been raising my 14-year-old boys,” he said at the time. “Their mom has been trying to figure some stuff out on her end, so she’s not in the picture too much right now.”
He added the kids are doing great. “They’re really cool, really smart, and really funny.”
source: people.com
