Fight over Modern Family star Ariel Winter returns to court
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - A judge is scheduled to wade into the messy family dynamics of teen actress Ms Ariel Winter and determine whether the Modern Family star should stay away from her mother, who has been described in court filings as physically and emotionally abusive.
At a hearing Tuesday, Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas will consider whether the 14-year-old should continue living with her sister, who has temporary guardianship of the actress.
The judge will have more information to consider than he did on Oct 3, when he temporarily stripped Ms Chrisoula Workman of custody of her daughter. Ms Workman has denied all accusations of abuse and filed more than two dozen declarations from friends, acquaintances, stylists and others who say they've never witnessed any abuse.
Ms Winter's father, Mr Glenn Workman, also filed an objection to the guardianship late Monday, stating he wants a better relationship with his daughter and would be willing to care for her.
