Shakira and Gerard Pique Return to Court Over Holiday Travel Arrangements for Their Sons

Shakira and Gerard Pique Face Off Again in Court

Four years after their highly publicized split, Shakira and Gerard Pique reunited in a Barcelona courtroom to revisit the custody terms concerning their sons, Milan and Sasha. The hearing took place at Barcelona's City of Justice, where the singer is seeking changes to the visitation plan, specifically related to holiday travel.

New Legal Dispute in Catalonia

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the former couple attended a hearing that was kept confidential by both sides. Although an agreement made in late 2022 allowed Shakira to move to the United States with their children, practical challenges linked to the long-distance arrangement have led her to request modifications. Currently based in Madrid due to her recent tour, she returned to Barcelona to argue that the existing travel schedule creates an unfair burden on the boys.

According to El Mundo, the meeting was professional yet tense, with both Shakira and Pique present instead of relying solely on their lawyers.

Main Issue: Travel During Short School Breaks

The focus lies on how the children travel during brief holidays. Shakira wants the court to reconsider the visitation pattern so that Milan and Sasha spend less time flying between Miami and Barcelona. She believes the strain of frequent long flights should not fall just on the children.

Sharing Travel Responsibilities

Her legal team proposed that both parents share the responsibility of traveling across the Atlantic. For short vacations lasting only a few days, Shakira requests that Pique make the trip to Miami instead. This approach would allow the boys to stay in their familiar home environment, avoiding jet lag and disruption caused by crossing time zones for brief visits.

Prioritizing the Children’s Stability

Throughout the process, Shakira has emphasized her sons' well-being. Court documents highlight that the requested changes aim to preserve the boys’ schooling, social life, and family routine, reducing their time spent in transit.

Her representatives denied any intentions to limit Pique's time with the children. They stressed that the petition seeks only to adjust how the visits are managed to support Milan and Sasha's academic and emotional health.

Adjusting to a New Life in Miami

The children relocated from Barcelona to Miami in April 2023, marking a significant change in their lives. Shakira argues that minimizing short flights back to Spain will help them feel more settled in their new primary home. She has spoken openly about the intense media attention her family faced in Spain and consistently called for respect toward her children’s privacy as they navigate their parents’ public separation.