Bam Margera, known for his appearance on “Jackass,” is currently facing restrictions on his access to his son, Phoenix. According to recent legal documents obtained by TMZ, Bam’s estranged wife, Nikki, has been granted sole legal and physical custody of their 5-year-old son, while Bam is only allowed to have FaceTime visits with him.
The ruling was made by a judge on Tuesday, with Nikki physically present in court and Bam appearing via video conference. This virtual interaction foreshadows the type of contact Bam will have with Phoenix moving forward.
It is worth noting that Bam had been requesting joint legal and physical custody of Phoenix, asking for overnight stays with his son every other weekend. He accused Nikki of deliberately keeping Phoenix away from him. However, the court decided in favor of granting Nikki sole custody, at least for the time being.
For now, Bam’s visitations with Phoenix are limited to FaceTime calls. He can connect with his son for 20 minutes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and for 30 minutes on Sundays. The court has also specified that Nikki is not allowed to monitor these calls.
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The current arrangement is expected to remain in place until Bam and Nikki return to court in a few months. This means that Bam will have to settle for virtual interactions with Phoenix until the custody hearings resume.
In a separate incident, Bam has recently made headlines for being taken into custody in a Philadelphia suburb on charges of public intoxication. This event occurred on Wednesday morning following an argument with a woman outside a hotel. Witnesses claimed that Bam smelled of alcohol and was slurring his speech. It remains to be seen how this arrest may impact his ongoing custody battle with Nikki.
Bam’s attorney, David Glass, has commented on the court’s decision. While the court refused to institute drug and alcohol testing as a requirement for Bam’s FaceTime visits, Glass believes that Tuesday’s incident supports their claims that Bam’s behavior is inconsistent and erratic. He asserts that the contact between Bam and Phoenix needs to be closely monitored.
The story has also been accompanied by a gallery of photographs showcasing Bam, Nikki, and Phoenix together. These images serve as a reminder of happier times for the family before their separation.
Despite the current restrictions on his access to Phoenix, it is clear that Bam is eager to maintain a relationship with his son. The court’s decision to grant sole custody to Nikki suggests that there may be ongoing concerns about Bam’s stability and ability to provide a suitable environment for Phoenix. However, the custody battle is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how future court hearings will shape the final custody arrangement.
In the meantime, Bam will have to navigate his legal issues while continuing to prioritize his relationship with Phoenix. FaceTime visits may not be ideal, but they provide a way for father and son to stay connected until the custody dispute is resolved. Both Bam and Nikki have a vested interest in the well-being of their son, and it is hoped that they can reach a resolution that is in the best interests of Phoenix.
