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Custody ofAaron Carter’s little boy has been decided.
In a statement about the court’s decision shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Martin says, “I am excited about getting custody of our son. Aaron took it really hard when our son got taken away.”
“I know Aaron would have been ecstatic,” Martin continues. “This victory is in his honor. I only wish Aaron could be here to share this moment with me.”
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A month before his death,Carter listed his house in Lancaster, California, to start a “new chapter.” At the time, he explained on Twitter, “Selling my 2nd home. Real estate has been super good to me. Ready for a new chapter in my 3rd home which I plan on staying to make a beautiful life for my family.”
On Nov. 5, Carter, 34, wasfound dead at his house. Martin and Carter hadannounced their engagementin June 2020, but the status of their relationship at the time of his death was unclear.
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The singer previously opened up to PEOPLE about his excitement over potentially starting a family back in 2018. “I’m going to be a good father. I know it,” he said at the time. “I want lots of kids, lots of stability, lots of happiness and laughter and learning and having fun. It’s going to be good.”
source: people.com
