Shakira and Gerard Pique Return to Court Over Holiday Travel for Their Sons
Shakira and Gerard Pique Face Off Again in Barcelona Court
The ongoing dispute between Shakira and Gerard Pique resurfaced this week as the former couple appeared at Barcelona’s City of Justice. The focus is on revising the visitation terms for their children, Milan and Sasha.
New Court Hearing on October 6, 2026
Four years after their split, the Colombian singer and the ex-Barcelona captain met with a judge to discuss changes to their custody agreement. The hearing was held quietly, with both parties attending in person rather than relying solely on lawyers.
The original custody deal from late 2022 allowed Shakira to move to the United States with their sons. Still, managing visits across the Atlantic has proven challenging. Currently based in Madrid during her tour, Shakira returned to Barcelona to argue that the current schedule burdens the boys unnecessarily.
Dispute Focuses on Short School Breaks Travel
The main issue concerns how Milan and Sasha travel during brief school holidays. According to reports from El Mundo, Shakira is asking the court to change the arrangement so the children spend less time traveling between Miami and Barcelona.
Her legal team suggests sharing travel duties more evenly between both parents. They propose that for shorter vacations, Pique should fly to Miami instead of the children making the journey. This would help the boys avoid jet lag and interruptions to their routine.
Preserving the Children’s Routine and Well-being
Shakira has emphasized her sons’ stability as a top priority. Legal documents highlight that the proposed changes aim to let Milan and Sasha keep their school, social, and family life steady without constant long-distance flights.
Her representatives clarified the move is not about reducing time with their father but reorganizing visits to support the children’s academic and emotional health.
Adjusting to Life in Miami
Since moving to Miami in April 2023, the children have faced a big adjustment from their lifelong home in Barcelona. Shakira argues fewer short trips back to Spain will help them feel more settled.
She has openly expressed concern over the media attention on her family in Spain and insists on protecting her children’s privacy during the ongoing public challenges related to their separation.
- Date of hearing: October 6, 2026
- Location: City of Justice, Barcelona
- Children involved: Milan and Sasha
- Original custody agreement: Late 2022, allowing relocation to the US
- Main request: Pique to travel to Miami for short holidays instead of the children flying
- Purpose: Preserve children’s routine and reduce travel stress
