Key Takeaways:
– Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have agreed on a divorce settlement, marking an end to their contentious, eight-year legal battle.
– Their lawyer says they have entered into a written agreement about their marital and property rights.
– Four of the couple’s six children have become adults during the divorce process.
– The divorce agreement’s impact on a separate lawsuit related to a French winery the couple shared is unclear.
Settlement Achieved in Court
Hollywood’s A-list pair, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, have seemingly concluded one of Hollywood’s longest and most contentious separations in history with a divorce settlement, according to statements made by Jolie’s lawyer. This saga began over eight years ago when Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt. Jolie and her children vacated all shared properties, leaving the actress focused on restoring peace and healing for her family.
The road to settlement hasn’t been smooth. However, Angelina is reportedly relieved this part of the process is over, though the toll it has taken leaves her worn out. In contrast, a representative for Pitt chose to remain quiet over the matter.
Marital and Property Rights Agreement
Both parties have agreed upon a default declaration that Jolie and Pitt entered into a written agreement about their marital and property rights, said James Simon, Jolie’s attorney. The agreement gives up the right to any future spousal financial support, but except for this detail, the particulars of the accord remain undisclosed. The decision has yet to be officially endorsed by a judge.
Long Time Companions
For over 12 years, Jolie and Pitt were among Hollywood’s most celebrated duos, spending two of those years as a wedded couple. Together they have six children. The divorce filing emerged in 2016, following a private jet flight from Europe during which Jolie accused Pitt of abusive behavior. Pitt’s representative firmly rejected these allegations.
During the lengthy divorce, four of the children reached adulthood, negating the requirement for their custody. Only the 16-year-old twins, Knox and Vivienne, are still minors.
An Ongoing Legal Feud?
The pair’s unresolved disputes are revealed through a separate lawsuit filed by Pitt accusing Jolie of reneging on a promise to sell him her half of a French winery they jointly owned. Instead, she sold her share to the Tenute del Mondo wine group, a subsidiary of the Stoli Group. Pitt termed this action as vindictive and alleges it spoiled a cherished private space.
However, Jolie’s representation says that the winery deal fell apart due to Pitt’s insistence on including a non-disclosure agreement about him. He painted Pitt’s requirement as a smoke screen to cover his supposed physical mistreatment of her, which directed at the children during the 2016 flight. The impact of the divorce agreement on the winery dispute remains unclear.
Remaining Tight-Lipped
Both Jolie and Pitt have refrained from public discussion about their separation, despite regular media appearances and promotional events tied to various projects. Pitt admitted to having a drinking problem at the time of the incident and the split in a 2017 GQ interview, indicating that he’s now sober and receiving therapy.
On her end, Jolie has refrained from commenting publicly on the family matters or divorce. However, she has requested deeper investigations into his behavior by the courts. Both Jolie and Pitt were among the prominent film stars when they began dating in 2004 and stayed atop the Hollywood A-list till their separation.