Mel Gibson's marriage to his wife Robyn, apparently was marked with the devotion of a family man. But that is just a brief flashback given the nasty goings on in court between Gibson and his former mistress, Oksana Grigorieva.
Now it appears that Mel Gibson is going to seek full custody of Baby Lucia according to the Ministry of Gossip, a Los Angeles Times blog. They noted that TMZ reported that Gibson will ask for supervised visitation and no overnight visits. Report: Mel Gibson to seek full custody of Lucia
It seems that Oksana talked a bit too much on Larry King. Oksana Grigorieva: 'I Kept Taking Phone Calls To Make Sure Gibson
She is being shunned by domestic violence groups. But most importantly, she has apparently defied the warnings of Judge Scott Gordon with regard to talking to the press, says TMZ
In a TMZ unscientific poll posted at I:00 PM today asking if Oksana should lose custody, of more than 87,000 responses, 70 percent said "Yes." TMZ reports.
Mel Gibson as loving dad
For all of his apparent faults, Mel Gibson does seem to be a man who loves his children -- just as his former wife testified some months ago at a child custody hearing with regard to visitation with his lovechild, Baby Lucia.
Perez Hilton says: "Sources are reporting that while Mel was talking about his relationship with his children, particularly his 1-year-old daughter Lucia, he got all choked up.
Early reports of co-parenting classes
"It may be an all-out custody war with dueling criminal accusations, but Mel Gibson and ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva still have to agree on diapers and doctors for their 9-month-old daughter Lucia.
"The judge in their custody case will make sure of it." Mel Gibson and Oksana Likely Headed for Co-Parenting Classes ...
The judge is focused on the best interest of the child
"Before becoming a judge, [Scott]Gordon was a prosecutor in the L.A. County D.A.'s Office, specializing in domestic violence. The D.V. Unit has a mantra ... a man who commits domestic violence against one woman does it to everyone he's involved with. We're told Robyn's declaration resonated in the courtroom. Mel Gibson Won Big In Court | TMZ.com
People reported today: "He has a good support system in his friends and family," a pal tells PEOPLE, adding that his kids are "absolutely" standing by their father.
Gibson regularly speaks to his soon-to-be-ex wife, Robyn, with whom he has seven children from their nearly 30-year marriage. "They are continuing to raise their kids together," a source says of the former couple, who split in April 2009.Mel Gibson's Family Stands by Him During Oksana Drama
For the full story, read my earlier article: Why 'domestic violence' judge believed Robyn Gibson, Mel's ex-wife
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Gibson has never done anything but love that child--in his words, actions, with his money, and even in saying on the Leno Show how thrilled he was that this baby was on the way even though it was a very difficult situation for him given he was still married to Robyn. I cannot believe that he ever did anything to hurt or risk hurting Lucia. Even at his most angry and desparate in the recorded rants, he always maintains how important his daughter is to him and how he wanted her.
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He has always showed he was a loving Father to all his children and this one is no exception. I wish him luck and hope all is in and for the benefit of the child.
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