Setback for Angelina Jolie: Brad Pitt obtains shared custody of the children
A judge ruled in the case which had opposed the ex-Brangelina for several months. Brad Pitt won his case and will have joint custody of the children. A setback for his former wife.
The verdict came in the long and painful trial of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Unable to agree on the terms of custody of their children (he was fighting to obtain 50/50 time, she demanded sole custody), the two Hollywood stars had seized the competent authorities many months ago to decide this thorny dispute.
On Wednesday May 26, 2021, the TMZ site revealed the court decision. The judge ruled in favor of the 57-year-old actor, who will now be able to spend more time with his children. Our American colleagues specify that this new arrangement will only involve the five minor children of the former couple, their son Maddox celebrating his 20th birthday this year. "(Brad) is overjoyed," said a source close to the comedian.
"There were a ton of witnesses"
During the trial, the judge based himself on the numerous testimonies of experts and members of the entourage of the ex-Brangelina, whether associates or relatives. The strong argument being that all statements have proven that Brad Pitt was a devoted father with his children. Angelina Jolie, who accused him of domestic violence and has already appealed against the judge's decision, has reportedly increased attempts over the past four years to remove him from their sons and daughters, which has likely played against him. “Brad was just trying to spend more time with his kids - and it's clear Angie went out of her way to avoid that. This trial went on for several months and there were a ton of witnesses, experts, therapists and others who were with and around the children, and the decision was based on that, ”he said. we told "Page Six".
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie married in 2014 and broke up in 2016. Their divorce was granted in 2019. Besides Maddox, they are the parents of Pax (17), Zahara (16), Shiloh (14), Vivienne and Knox (12 years old).
