VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-14
“We are seeking a temporary legal arrangement so our mother can make the necessary decisions for them while Mario receives treatment and recovers,”
Barbara Lavandeira · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-14
Lavandeira clarified in an interview with Page Six that she and her mother were seeking a temporary legal arrangement, not permanent custody.
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