Shakira Asks Piqué to Travel to Miami to See Their Children

Shakira and Piqué, the former couple whose separation drew international attention, have appeared again before a court in Barcelona to review the custody arrangement for their two children.

Since the couple's split, Shakira has been based in Miami with the children, while Piqué has remained in Barcelona. A visitation schedule currently governs how often each parent sees the children, often requiring long-distance travel between the two cities.

The latest hearing was called to reassess this schedule. According to the summary of proceedings, Shakira has asked that Piqué, rather than the children, be the one to make the trip to Miami for visits.

She argued that this change would better protect the children's emotional, physical, and academic wellbeing, suggesting that repeated transatlantic travel may place a strain on their daily routines, including schoolwork and health.

This is not the first time the former couple have returned to court over matters concerning their children. Disputes about custody and visitation have arisen before, reflecting the broader challenges that can occur when separated parents live in different countries.

It remains unclear how the court will rule on Shakira's request, or how Piqué has responded to the proposal. Neither party has issued further public comment beyond what has been reported from the proceedings.

Cases involving international custody arrangements often require courts to balance parents' rights with what is judged to be in the best interests of the children, particularly when travel, schooling, and daily stability are involved.

The Barcelona court's eventual decision is expected to determine how visits between Piqué and his children will be organised going forward, though no timeline for a ruling has been confirmed.