The actor was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last year and had been experiencing discomfort.
, Jonas and Turner agreed to share custody of their two children, who will probably split time between the United Kingdom and the United States while taking turns living with their English mother and American father.
A spokesperson for Jonas later released a statement denying that he"abducted" the children, accusing Turner of trying to permanently remove the children from the United States and urging the actor to"reconsider her harsh legal position and move forward in a more constructive and private manner." During the periods of Oct 9 through Oct 21, Nov 2 through Nov 22 and Dec 16 through Jan 7, the children will reside with Turner, who is free to"temporarily travel" with her kids to the United Kingdom and/or any state in the United States within that window.
A district judge has ordered the parents to submit a letter to the court by Dec 23 providing a status update on their mediation efforts and custody. Turner and Jonas also have a trial scheduled for Jan 2 to determine a more long-term custody plan, according to Entertainment Tonight.