Brad and Jolie divorced after the settlement was filed on December 30 in a U.S. court in Los Angeles. The filing did not disclose financial records or details of prior arrangements concerning the custody of the couple’s two minor children. This resolution appeared to bring a sense of relief for Jolie, whose lawyer, James Simon of Hersh Mannis, expressed exhaustion from the lengthy and arduous process.
Amidst the drama of Brad and Jolie’s divorce, it is important to acknowledge the efforts both made, along with their children, to maintain a sense of stability. One significant challenge they faced was determining the best approach to their children’s upbringing.
Another issue that compounded their struggles was Brad’s battle with alcohol addiction. Angelina Jolie, in an interview according to Vogue India, remarked, ‘His addiction to alcohol was the reason why he lost many opportunities in Hollywood. He was even jealous because I wouldn’t let him promote my business. Nonetheless, he’s the father of my children, and I don’t want to talk about it too much.”
The turbulence in their marriage began long before the 2016 allegations of physical assault and verbal abuse by Brad Pitt on a private jet from France to the U.S., allegations for which Jolie pressed no charges.
Before their separation, the couple had six children—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne—who were between the ages of 8 and 15 at the time. Adding to their disputes, Jolie’s decision to sell her stake in the Château Miraval property may have further fueled tensions.
The Château Miraval property, a French winery once jointly owned by ex-couples, was their marital home. It symbolized their life together before their eventual separation and struggles.
The divorce of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie marks the end of a tumultuous chapter, though much still lies ahead for the family.
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