Maribel Guardia Files Lawsuit Against Daughter-in-Law

Maribel Guardia Files Lawsuit Against Daughter-in-Law.
Temporary Custody Awarded to Maribel.
Imelda Garza Investigated for Negligence.

Maribel Guardia, a renowned Costa Rican actress and singer, has filed a family violence lawsuit against her daughter-in-law, Imelda Garza Tuñón, at the General Prosecutor’s Office of Justice of Mexico City, aiming to protect the safety of her grandson, José Julián Figueroa.

The complaint arises from the actress’s concerns about the behavior and welfare of her grandson, the son of her late son, Julián Figueroa.

On the «Hoy» program on Televisa, new details about the legal process that Maribel Guardia has initiated against her daughter-in-law were revealed.

According to the complaint, Imelda Garza Tuñón would often go out alone during weekends and sometimes during the week, leaving her home without knowing where she was going or who she was associating with.

Maribel Guardia Expresses Concern Over Her Daughter-in-Law’s Erratic Behavior

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The complaint mentions that, on many occasions, Maribel’s daughter-in-law would return home in a clearly drunken state and with erratic behavior, causing Maribel to have a justified fear for the child’s safety.

Additionally, there was suspicion that Imelda might have been using drugs, further aggravating the grandmother’s concerns.

The document read on the «Hoy» program by Andrea Legarreta highlights that Maribel had been providing a monthly financial support of $22,000.00 ($2000) to her daughter-in-law, despite having no obligation to do so.

This money, according to the complaint, was for covering Imelda’s personal expenses, who was not engaged in any work or academic activities.

The Costa Rican actress explained that she decided to help her despite it not being her responsibility, but the situation of her daughter-in-law and the safety of her grandson led her to take legal action.

As a result of the complaint, Mexican authorities made a significant decision regarding the custody of the child.

Mexico City’s General Prosecutor’s Office resolved that the best option to ensure José Julián’s integrity was to place him with his paternal grandmother, Maribel Guardia.

The temporary custody measure was taken after several interviews, expert reports, and studies determined that the child should be under the protection of his grandmother while the authorities continue to investigate the accusations against Imelda Garza Tuñón.

Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office Grants Temporary Custody of José Julián to His Grandmother

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Security journalist Carlos Jiménez revealed via his X account that the Prosecutor’s Office made the decision after hours of studies, interviews, and expert evaluations, concluding that handing the child over to Maribel was the best decision for his welfare.

The journalist also detailed that authorities are continuing to investigate the accusations of family violence, neglect, and substance use against Imelda, while the child is under the custody of his grandmother.

This information was confirmed by Televisa Espectáculos, which also reported that José Julián was already with Maribel and her husband, Marco Chacón, at their home.

Despite the difficult situation, Maribel remained calm in front of the authorities and her family.

On several occasions, she expressed that her greatest wish is for her grandson to return soon to his mother, but always for his well-being.

The authorities’ decision was made following an incident on January 21, 2025, when Maribel and her daughter-in-law had a confrontation outside José Julián’s school, prompting Mexican authorities to safeguard the child.

This case has generated significant media attention, involving one of the most beloved figures in Mexican entertainment, Maribel Guardia, who has shown her willingness to do whatever it takes to protect her grandson.

The situation is still unfolding, with ongoing investigations and authorities working to clarify all details of the accusations against Imelda Garza Tuñón.

SOURCE: Agencia México / El Heraldo de México.