Woody Allen Seeks Custody of Children

NEW YORK — Actor and director Woody Allen began legal action Thursday to win custody of his three children from actress Mia Farrow, a longtime companion.

Allen and Farrow, who have never been married and have maintained separate residences, have one son together, Satchel, 4 1/2; an adopted son, Moses, 14, and an adopted daughter, Dylan, 7.

Allen’s public relations agency, TMK, said in a statement that Allen “has never discussed his private life in public, and he does not intend to do so now.” International Creative Management, which represents Farrow, had no comment.

A source who would speak only on the condition of anonymity said “it would be fair” to say they are no longer romantically involved. The source said they do see each other with regard to the children.