Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith‘s child custody battle continues… and it’s not going well!
In case you missed it, the estranged couple finally reached a divorce settlement last month — over a year after they called it quits. Jodie and Joshua seemingly got on the same page with the finances, but when it comes to their daughter Juno? They can’t agree on a few issues: where the 5-year-old goes to school or what her summer schedule will look like!
As we previously reported, the model claimed the 47-year-old actor refuses to comply with a co-parenting agreement made in May 2024 and signed by the court, allowing her to pick Juno’s school for the 2025/2026 academic year. Not only that, they’re now fighting over Juno’s summer plans! This week, Us Weekly obtained an impassioned letter Jodie wrote to Joshua about the matter on May 23, which was revealed in court. She planned to work overseas and bring Juno with her for some time over the summer — something Joshua is not totally down for! Jodie begins the letter by saying:
“Hi Josh. Thank you for your message. I appreciate your recognition of how fluid the production timeline can be. Your willingness to accommodate that fluidity truly makes a difference. I’m also glad we agree that our shared goal is to provide Juno with as much stability, consistency and meaningful time with both of us as possible. I hear and appreciate your point that this is ultimately her time with each of us, and not the other way around. That framing feels important.”
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It starts great! Jodie even noted she was also “glad” the Dawson’s Creek alum was “amenable to Juno spending a couple of weeks with her in Europe.” However, the next part will be a big issue for Joshua! The actress doesn’t think he should have custody during this time like he requested. Yikes. She explained:
“This arrangement allows Juno to enjoy a true sense of continuity and presence — something we both value. She’s excited about our travel plans, and I believe this stretch of time will allow her to feel deeply grounded and connected during a season that’s naturally more open and flexible.”
Jodie added her mom will help watch Juno while she is working abroad. To strengthen her argument, she then highlighted the importance of a biracial child’s relationship with their mom:
“I want to raise the subject of something that has been weighing heavily on me — and it’s grounded not just in instinct or emotion, but in widely established research. Before Juno was born, you and I spoke at length about what she would need to grow into a strong, self-assured young person. Central to those conversations was the importance of the maternal bond — and more specifically, the critical role that being close to her Black mother would play in shaping her identity and self-esteem. Research consistency shows that for biracial children, particularly with a Black mother, that connection is not peripheral — it is foundational. It plays a vital role in identity formation, emotional resilience, and long-term psychological well-being.”
Jodie continued:
“These aren’t abstract ideas. They’ve lived, daily realities that Juno is already beginning to experience. And the consistency of our time together — especially when school is out and there’s space for deeper connection — is one of the most effective ways to support her through them. That vision we once shared hasn’t changed. And it begins here — in ensuring that Juno is not only protected, but affirmed, reflected and deeply rooted in who she Is.”
We totally get all this, but shouldn’t Juno also be allowed to see her dad over the summer? At least a few times? Joshua understandably thinks so! In response, he fired back at her custody proposal, saying:
“I don’t think it’s good for Juno to go for as long as you have proposed without seeing either parent, whenever it is reasonably possible for us to avoid without putting undue stress on Juno. I think that maximizing that frequent, continuing and meaningful contact should be our guiding light through all of these conversations and planning of parenting time. Juno needs both of us. Ideally exactly equally.”
He’s not wrong! Joshua then went on to reject Jodie’s request to travel with their kid to Morocco. However, he seemed open to approving it once he had more details:
“I will need much more information, dates, places, hotels, security, your work schedule, etc and a meaningful discussion with you prior to considering any specific travel to Morocco or anywhere else for that matter.”
As for Jodie’s comments about biracial children? Joshua shared that he educated himself but is open to learning more about the matter:
“I have read some articles about this, but I am always willing to educate myself further if you can send me some links or citations. I am already in agreement that the mother/daughter relationship is of huge importance. I recognize that there are areas of Juno’s experience that I cannot touch or speak to from my own experience.”
That said, the Doctor Odyssey star pointed out:
“I hope you agree that the father/daughter relationship is also of huge importance.”
Oof. What a mess! While these two seem at odds, a source stressed to Us that this is not what Jodie wants! She isn’t just trying to stir up unnecessary drama with her baby daddy! They said on Wednesday:
“Jodie’s priority is, and has always been, Juno’s well-being — not conflict, not press, and certainly not performative parenting. This is about following agreed terms, and ensuring a shared commitment to co-parenting that centers the child.”
Let us all hope Jodie and Joshua can work this out! What are your thoughts, Perezcious readers? Sound OFF in the comments below!
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