After months of unable to negotiate custody on their own, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were forced to go to court to adjudicate the issue. The hearing has just been closed in Los Angeles court this week and the ex-couple will continue to debate in many other sessions before final results are reached.
According to The Sun, Brad has invited 21 people to testify in court while Angelina Jolie has only 7 witnesses, including her and Brad. The source explained: “In Brad’s case, the list was longer because he felt he had to quote as many stories as possible from trusted people to prove his parenting skills and needs. Angelina now has a lot of time with her children, so Brad has to work hard to convince the current situation He wants 50% custody, nurturing and overnight stay with you “.
Brad Pitt’s witnesses include actress Jillian Armenante – Angelina Jolie’s co-star in the 1999 film Girl, Interrupted, a former children’s nanny, a friend of both, three personal assistants, two bodyguards and a series of child psychologists, divorce psychologists, trauma healers, educational specialists, domestic violence specialists …
“Mr. Smith” is said to be very determined to have a caring schedule for the children and strengthen relationships with them. Brad also objected to Angelina’s plans to send her children abroad. “Brad wanted to solve this problem with Angelina but found she was too inflexible,” the source said. “The two disagreed about the children’s education. Angie stressed that home or overseas education is the right path, while Brad believes the best way is to let the children grow up in Los Angeles in the home. their home until they are old enough to choose where to live. So unfortunately they can’t avoid a court prosecution.”
According to the source, Brad was heartbroken when he had to see his children stuck in their parents’ fight. Though everything was kept private, Brad and Angelina’s teenage children were old enough to feel what was going on. After the escalating tensions over time, the old couple no longer even speak directly to each other, but all through a lawyer.
As for Angelina Jolie, the source said “Mrs. Smith” is a super protector of children and will fight to the end to win custody of her children: “Angelina is like a mother bear, ready to step through the fire to protect her child. “I am in front of anyone, even the father of the children. She is proud of the strength and maturity of the children during this nightmare.”
Angelina and Brad both hire the best divorce attorneys, not shy about the costly expense of this war when both are unable to reach a civilized compromise outside the court. They spent weeks to months working with their team of attorneys to list witnesses to the hearing. Mr. and Mrs. Smith also took up to 4 years but still could not complete the divorce.
Angelina Jolie has been dating Brad Pitt since 2004, married in 2014 and divorced in 2016. They have 6 common children, 19-year-old Maddox, 16-year-old Pax Thien, 15-year-old Zahara, 4-year-old Shiloh and twins Knox. Vivienne is 12 years old.