Trolls say Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce battle outlasted their marriage as actor no longer fighting for child custody
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: After years of bitter courtroom disputes, the divorce saga between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie appears to be drawing to a close, with Brad reportedly abandoning his bid for shared custody of their children, the Daily Mail reports.
According to sources close to the situation, the former power couple, who have been entangled in legal battles since their separation in 2016, are now in negotiations and edging closer to the end of their protracted legal warfare, with a resolution anticipated by the summer.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce battle nears end
Initially seeking a 50/50 custody arrangement for their six children, Brad Pitt, 60, has purportedly renounced this pursuit, paving the way for Angelina Jolie, 48, to retain primary physical custody while granting him visitation rights.
A significant factor influencing this decision is the fact that most of their children are now adults or nearing adulthood. With only three minors remaining, including Shiloh, 17, Knox, and Vivienne, both 15, Brad's legal battle for custody has become more complex.
Reports suggest that the older children, Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and Zahara, 19, have strained relationships with Brad, with allegations of parental alienation surfacing in court.
Both Brad and Angelina have been engaged in negotiations to reach a settlement, signaling a potential end to their prolonged legal feud.
The romance between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie began amidst controversy in 2005 when they met on the set of the movie 'Mr & Mrs Smith.' At the time, Brad was still married to Jennifer Aniston, sparking rumors of infidelity. Despite Brad denying any wrongdoing, their budding relationship stirred a national frenzy, and they quickly became known as 'Brangelina,' Hollywood's iconic couple.
In August 2014, Brad and Angelina tied the knot in a secret ceremony in the South of France. Together, they welcomed three biological children - Shiloh in 2006, and twins Vivienne and Knox in 2008. Additionally, they adopted Zahara and Pax, and Brad legally adopted Angelina's son Maddox.
However, their fairy tale romance took a dramatic turn in 2016 when they were involved in an alleged physical altercation during a private flight with their six children. Angelina accused Brad of choking one of the children and striking another, causing them to fear for their safety.
During the flight, she also claimed he grabbed her by the head, slammed her against a wall, and violently shook her - resulting in injuries to her back and elbow.
After Brad's representative called Angelina's account "completely untrue" to CNN, he released an amended statement that read, "Angelina's story continues to evolve each time she tells it."
"Brad has accepted responsibility for what he did but will not for things he didn't do. He has been on the receiving end of every type of personal attack and misrepresentation."
"Thankfully, the various public authorities she has tried to use against him over the past six years have made their own independent decisions. Brad will continue to respond in court as he has consistently done."
The divorce proceedings between Brad and Angelina have been protracted and contentious, marked by legal battles over custody and property. Despite being granted joint custody in May 2021, the judge's decision was overturned a month later, leading to further legal wrangling.
Recent developments suggest that the divorce may soon reach its end, with Brad reportedly relinquishing his pursuit for shared custody. The couple's filing of Final Declarations of Disclosures in early February indicates progress towards a resolution.
Throughout the tumultuous divorce process, Brad and Angelina have also been embroiled in disputes over property, including a vineyard they once owned together.
Fans react as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce battle nears end
The online reactions to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce battle reflect a range of sentiments and perspectives.
An internet user expressed frustration over the prolonged legal proceedings, noting that the divorce has outlasted the duration of their marriage saying, "The divorce has lasted longer than the marriage."
One internet user said, "Good. Should have happened sooner imo. The kids are old enough to figure it out on their own. "
One fan voiced concerns about parental alienation and its impact on the children, "All the time they are with her, they will never hear anything nice about their father. Her parental alienation started from a young age for most of them and probably can not be undone without a lot of work. I hope his natural children, one day realize what a manipulative and unstable person she is. I fear its too late for the older ones."
One user showed empathy for Brad Pitt acknowledging "He made mistakes when he was with her, no doubt, but it was ages ago and he was under influence, which is like an illness, an addiction, and not something done knowingly. He pays for the children, he loves them and wants to dote on them. Why she's been so vicious, vindictive and destructive all these years is simply beyond me. All divorcing couples have their issues but she's gone OTT out of controlling reasons."
Another user wrote, "Their lawyers must be exceedingly rich after eight years."
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