Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Finalize Divorce Settlement After 8 Years/ Newslooks/ Washington/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finalized their divorce settlement, ending an eight-year legal battle over assets and custody. While they resolved marital and property rights, disputes over a French winery remain unresolved, and their legal battles could continue.
Jolie-Pitt Divorce Settlement: Quick Looks
- Settlement Reached: Jolie and Pitt finalized a divorce agreement after eight years.
- Custody Issues: Only two of their six children remain minors.
- Allegations: Jolie accused Pitt of abuse during a 2016 flight; investigations found no charges warranted.
- Winery Lawsuit: Pitt sued Jolie over the sale of their French estate.
- Legal Journey: Declared legally single in 2019, the couple continued asset and custody negotiations.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Finalize Divorce Settlement After 8 Years
Deep Look: Jolie and Pitt Finalize Divorce After Years of Legal Battles
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, concluding one of Hollywood’s most prolonged and contentious separations. Filed on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the agreement resolves their marital and property disputes but leaves unresolved other legal battles, including a contentious lawsuit over their French winery.
A Lengthy Legal Saga
Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, citing irreconcilable differences following a private jet flight during which she accused Pitt of physically abusing her and their children. The FBI and child services investigated the claims, ultimately deciding not to pursue charges.
Despite being declared legally single in 2019, the pair’s asset division and child custody arrangements remained in limbo. A private judge initially awarded equal custody of their children, but Jolie succeeded in having the judge removed over a conflict of interest, forcing them to restart negotiations.
Final Custody Agreement
Four of their six children have reached adulthood, leaving only 16-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne subject to custody arrangements. Earlier this year, one of their daughters legally removed Pitt’s name from hers.
Settlement Details
The divorce settlement includes a waiver of future spousal financial support but leaves other details undisclosed. A judge must formally approve the agreement, bringing a significant chapter of their legal disputes to a close.
Winery Lawsuit Continues
While their divorce is finalized, Pitt’s lawsuit over Jolie’s sale of her stake in Chateau Miraval, their shared French winery, remains unresolved. Pitt alleged the sale to a third party was vindictive and violated their agreement. Jolie claimed Pitt attempted to coerce her into signing a non-disclosure agreement about alleged abuse during negotiations.
Public and Professional Profiles
Despite their acrimonious split, both stars have continued their professional successes:
- Brad Pitt: The actor earned an Academy Award for his role in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood and remains a prominent Hollywood figure.
- Angelina Jolie: While maintaining a lower profile, Jolie has returned to critical acclaim with her portrayal of opera legend Maria Callas in Maria, positioning herself for another Oscar run.
Looking Ahead
With the divorce settlement finalized, Jolie and Pitt close a chapter on their personal lives, though the unresolved winery lawsuit suggests their legal battles may not be entirely over.
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