Halle launches custody battle 

       Sour: Halle Berry is filing for custody of her daughter with ex-boyfriend,  Gabriel Aubry. Source: The Daily Telegraph

ACTRESS Halle Berry is launching a custody battle against her ex-boyfriend model Gabriel Aubry.//

A few weeks back we reported on Gabriel Aubry filing documents at an LA court that officially declare him as the daddy of two-year old daughter, Nahla.

And today, it turns out that our initial suspicions were correct - things have definitely turned sour between the formerly loved-up couple.

Berry - who split from the 35-year-old model last April after almost five years together - is now definitely taking a 'gloves are off' approach as she prepares to go to court to fight for custody.

A statement released by Halle's representative said: "Halle has serious concerns for her daughter's wellbeing while in the care of her father for any extended period of time and is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect her.

"She has attempted to resolve these custody issues amicably with her daughter's father, Gabriel Aubry, directly, but given his lack of cooperation, Halle has no choice but to seek swift judicial intervention."

"Halle has always made the needs and safety of her daughter her first priority and, both while Halle and Gabriel were a couple and since their break-up, Halle has only acted in her daughter's best interest."

The Oscar-winning actress was also forced to pull out of her new movie, New Year's Eve, which was due to start shooting this week thanks to the pending custody battle. She has since been replaced by Katherine Heigl.