A US judge has sentenced actor Brad Pitt to joint custody of children in divorce proceedings with Angelina Jolie, although the “Mistress of Evil” star wants independent custody.
The decision was made by retired judge John Wooderk, who is considering the divorce case privately to avoid publicity. It affects five of the couple’s six children – the eldest Maddox is now 19, but can be appealed in state court.
One of the most beloved Hollywood couples officially separated in April 2019, but the two have not yet shared their property. In 2018, they concluded an interim agreement for joint care of their heirs without reaching a permanent solution. The conditions remained confidential.
Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt in 2016 after two years of marriage, days after a sharp conflict arose between them during a flight of the family and their children from France to the United States. She accused him of abusing their then-15-year-old son, Maddox, but an investigation by the FBI and child protection service ended without the actor being charged.
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Brad and Angelina Jolie
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Pete asked for joint custody, and Jolie insisted that she be the main guardian of their children, which means that they live with her, BTA reports. Three of the star couple’s children are teenagers – Pax is 17, Zahara is 16 and Shiloh is 14. Twins Vivien and Knox are 12 years old.
Angelina Jolie is 46 years old and Brad Pitt is 57. They lived together from 2005 to 2016 and were considered the most glamorous couple in Hollywood. Brad Pitt has officially adopted Maddox, Pax and Zahara.
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Angelina Jolie with her children
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