Bam Margera Files for Joint Custody of Son Phoenix, Citing Sobriety Progress

Bam Margera has filed court documents in Los Angeles seeking joint legal custody of his 9-year-old son, Phoenix. The professional skater and 'Jackass' star is requesting a modification of current orders that limit his contact with the child. Margera argues that his sustained sobriety has rendered current supervision requirements unnecessary.

The Details

In the filing submitted Friday, April 18, 2026, Margera requested that a judge end the current restrictive custody arrangement. Under existing terms, Margera is limited to four hours of supervised visits on Saturdays and Sundays, along with FaceTime calls up to four times per week. Margera contends that these limitations hinder his ability to establish a genuine relationship with Phoenix.

Margera claims he has maintained sobriety around his son in recent years and has encountered no issues during the mandated supervised visits. As part of the petition, he is also asking the court for permission to introduce his wife, Dannii Marie, to Phoenix in a manner he describes as 'respectful and appropriate.'

The legal process has already moved toward a resolution phase, with a video conference mediation between Margera and Nicole 'Nikki' Boyd scheduled for May 19, 2026. This mediation will address the proposed changes to the custody order.

Margera's efforts to regain custody follow a period of significant instability. In 2023, he was placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold in Los Angeles following a public breakdown at Trejo's Tacos, where he exhibited erratic behavior and threatened suicide.

Financial arrangements between the parents were recently settled in December 2025. Margera agreed to a child support payment of $2,500 per month starting January 1, 2026, a significant reduction from the $15,000 per month initially requested by Boyd.

Context

Nicole 'Nikki' Boyd was awarded temporary custody of Phoenix in 2023 during the peak of Margera's struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. Boyd had previously filed for legal separation in February 2023 to protect herself and their son from his addiction issues.

Margera married Dannii Marie in May 2024 in New Mexico and has publicly credited her with helping him achieve and maintain his sobriety. He has previously described his new daily routine—including gym visits and skateboarding—as a critical shift from the lack of structure that characterized his earlier life.

The couple's legal history is further complicated by a judicial ruling that Margera and Boyd were never legally married. A judge determined that their 2013 ceremony in Iceland was never formalized with a U.S. marriage license, a decision Boyd's legal team indicated they intended to appeal.

What's Next

The outcome of the May 19 mediation will determine if Margera progresses toward joint legal custody or remains under supervised visitation. The court's decision will likely hinge on the verification of his sobriety and the perceived stability of his current home environment.

Beyond his legal battles, Margera's professional presence remains limited. While he confirmed in early 2026 that he would appear in the upcoming 'Jackass' film through archival footage, he stated he would not be performing any new stunts.