Gleb Savchenko‘s ex-wife, Elena Samodanova, pushes back against his claims that she abducted their daughter, Olivia. Elena calls Hong Kong her daughter’s permanent home in her remarks.
The former couple’s custody battle takes another turn
The professional dancer on “Dancing with the Stars” accused his ex-wife of abducting their elder daughter, Olivia. Elena, however, has rejected his claims, arguing that Hong Kong is the permanent home of their daughters.
According to TMZ, she said, “The statement from Mr. Savchenko’s attorney misrepresents our family’s reality. As Olivia’s primary caregiver, I have raised her every day while Gleb worked full-time on DWTS. Today, Olivia thrives in Hong Kong. She attends a top school and is an elite ballroom dancer.”
She reportedly accused Gleb of putting their daughter’s future at risk, as Olivia has been attending school in Hong Kong. She said, “Gleb’s actions directly jeopardize her future, education, and athletic progress. California lacks jurisdiction over our daughter. Hong Kong is Olivia’s permanent home and legal residency. Ironically, Gleb himself holds a Permanent Resident card there.”
Further, she added that the choreographer has canceled their daughter Olivia’s return ticket without her permission, calling it “International retention.” Gleb Savchenko’s daughter, Olivia, is reportedly staying with him in California.
Elena is planning to ask the court to halt temporary orders. She said, “His emergency filing is a rushed attempt to bypass proper laws. I am asking the court to halt temporary orders and grant a continuance so my counsel can present Olivia’s permanent records through the correct legal channels.”
The dispute began when Savchenko filed for emergency custody of Olivia, alleging that their daughter was expected to return from Hong Kong after a planned one-year stay. In his appeal, Savchenko has asked for sole temporary custody of Olivia, with no mention of their youngest, Zlata. Custody mediation is scheduled next month, before the matter proceeds in a formal court hearing.
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