After years of legal wrangling, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have reached a significant milestone in their post-divorce saga. The Hollywood power couple, who split in 2016 and finalized their divorce in 2019, have finally settled their custody arrangement for their minor children.
According to an insider cited by Us Weekly, Angelina Jolie will retain primary custody of their three minor children: Shiloh, 17, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 15. This news comes after a lengthy negotiation process that has spanned several years since their highly publicized split.
“The negotiation process was agonizing, but the financial docs were filed in the last couple of weeks,” a source told the outlet. “Brad just wants to move on with his life, and this final step symbolizes relief and a definitive end to their relationship.”
However, the insider revealed that Pitt “isn’t thrilled” with the arrangement. Another source added that he ultimately agreed to the terms because it was not as severe as Jolie potentially gaining full custody, which she had reportedly desired.
This decision marks a significant concession for Jolie, as the insider mentioned that she “feels Brad caused their divorce and that it’s her duty to protect the kids.” Consequently, she “hasn’t been giving in at any point” during the negotiations.
Aside from the custody settlement, the former couple is also embroiled in a dispute over their French vineyard, Miraval. Pitt has been given the green light to sue Jolie for allegedly selling her half of the property to an outsider without his consent.
The resolution of their custody battle brings a sense of closure to one chapter of their post-divorce struggles, but it seems that the legal battles between Pitt and Jolie are far from over. Their high-profile relationship and subsequent split continue to capture the attention of fans and media alike.
