Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's decade-long legal battle over their children is approaching its conclusion. As their dispute over a French vineyard continues, the custody battle over their kids appears to be entering its final chapter as their youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, turn 18 on July 12.
Background of the Divorce
According to Page Six, this birthday will mark a significant turning point in the former couple's divorce disputes, which began in September 2016 when Jolie filed for divorce after two years of marriage. Over the years, the former Hollywood power couple fought for custody of their six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne.
Custody Arrangements and Strained Relationships
Under previous arrangements, Pitt was granted visitation rights while Jolie maintained primary custody. Over time, Pitt's relationship with his children became increasingly strained. Reports indicate that the actor now has a "very limited" relationship with the family, and several children have officially dropped 'Pitt' from their surname.
Amid the bitter divorce battle, reports claimed that Jolie had distanced the children from Pitt, particularly those once closest to their father. However, these claims were never verified. In April 2022, Jolie allegedly filed an anonymous lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act seeking documents related to an incident. She later dropped the lawsuit in September 2024.
Allegations and Aftermath
The couple's split, after a decade-long romance and just two years of marriage, was followed by allegations of domestic abuse during a private jet flight from France to the United States in September 2016. Although Pitt denied all allegations, he has publicly discussed his decision to stop drinking alcohol, stating, "It was a difficult time. I needed rebooting. I needed to wake the f--k up in some areas."
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