For Rumer Willis the fight is not over yet!
Willis just won custody of her three-year-old daughter, Louetta, as part of her ongoing divorce battle with her ex-husband. Derek Richard , but there are still some unresolved issues.
Rumer Willis and her ex-partner split in 2024 after two years of dating, and they welcomed a child on April 18, 2023.
Rumer Willis will comply with the terms of the new custody agreement.
According to court records, Rumer has been awarded physical custody of her daughter and will continue to share legal custody with Derek.
According to the court's ruling, the actress and her child's father were also ordered to undergo an evaluation as part of the custody proceedings. The new custody agreement included a visitation schedule with Derek, which would determine his time with the child—every other weekend, beginning June 20.
During visits, one of Rumer's nannies will be on hand to monitor the situation initially, until unsupervised overnight visits are implemented in the coming months. Rumer and her ex-husband will also undergo co-parenting counseling and will communicate via a co-parenting app.
Derek's attorney, Mike Kretzmer, confirmed to PEOPLE that his team and client are pleased with the court's decision because it allows him the opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with his daughter.
Derek Richard criticized the actress and her mother for restricting access to his daughter.
Earlier in June, The Blast reported that Derek had denied the allegations made by Rumer and his mother, Demi Moore, claiming he had been unfairly accused and portrayed in an unfavorable light.
Derek insisted he had never behaved inappropriately toward Rumer, who had launched a widespread smear campaign against him in the media. He added that he had also been denied any say in whether their daughter would appear in adult-themed content.
Derek continued that all his attempts to be involved in his daughter's life were met with impossible conditions from Rumer, which greatly upset him. The lawsuit also mentioned Willis's move to Idaho.
Derek stated that she initially intended to move due to air quality concerns following the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, but later decided to stay permanently. Derek also addressed allegations of drug use and denied claims that she did not provide financial support.
Rumer Willis's famous mother has shared her version of events.
In January, Demi filed a lawsuit accusing Derek of controlling behavior during his relationship with Rumer, especially after their granddaughter was born.
The actress claimed that during Rumer's home birth, Derek climbed into the bathtub without permission, causing discomfort to everyone around him until Rumer asked him to leave.
After that, the tension eased and continued until a few days after Louetta's birth, when guests arrived and found a grumpy Derek in the house.
In her statement, Moore recalled Derek speaking to Rumer, expressing frustration throughout the process, and how they were having issues with child care and creating suitable living arrangements for Louetta.
The unhealthy relationship between the three culminated in a breakup, which Rumer confirmed in a statement, citing coercive control and emotional distress.
The moment Rumer realized her relationship with Derek Richards was over.
According to The Blast, Rumer clearly remembers the moment it dawned on her that it was time to end her relationship with Derek, and it happened while celebrating someone else's love.
In a podcast, she revealed that an emotional turning point occurred during her best friend's 2024 wedding, specifically when the couple exchanged touching vows. The content of those vows forced Rumer to confront some uncomfortable truths about what she wanted from her relationship.
She suddenly realized that, despite all her efforts, she might not get the partnership she truly desired from this relationship. She immediately understood the importance of putting herself first, and the first step was ending the relationship.
Looking back, she admitted that leaving was not easy and it took time to get out of that difficult period in her life, but her daughter gave her many reasons to stay true to her decision and now it was all worth it.
The experience hasn't changed the actress's views on love and partnership, but she also isn't willing to compromise on commitment and consistency.
Rumer Willis has opened up about the realities of life as a single mother.
The renowned TV presenter shared details of her life as a single mother with fans, noting that while she experiences incredible joy from motherhood, there are also dark days behind the scenes.
In an emotional video, Rumer detailed her feelings, explaining that she was stressed about having to handle parenting responsibilities alone. She praised her daughter for being one of the most obedient children, but talked about how difficult it was to do all of this without a partner.
She also spoke about the important decision she made while raising Louetta—to breastfeed her. The actress admitted she was glad she made this choice when a cold broke out at her daughter's school, but it affected her child much less than her classmates.
Rumer claimed that breastfeeding may have helped boost her daughter's immune system, and she feels conflicted about ending such a wonderful idea that also creates a closer bond with her baby.
Will this chapter be the beginning of healing for Rumer Willis and Derek Richards?
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