
“A custody arrangement was agreed two weeks ago, and has
been signed by both parties and the judge," Jolie’s attorney, Samantha
Bley DeJean, told Entertainment Tonight in a statement on Friday.
"The agreement, which is based on the recommendations
of the child custody evaluator, eliminates the need for a trial," the
statement continued. "The filing and details of the agreement are
confidential to protect the best interests of the children.”
A rep for Pitt had no comment when reached by Fox News. A
rep for Jolie did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment.
The former power couple — who were together for 12 years
before ultimately calling it quits in 2016 — share sons Maddox, 17, and Pax,
15, along with daughters Zahara, 13, and Shiloh, 12, as well as 10-year-old
twins Knox and Vivienne.
According to the outlet, citing court documents, a private
custody trial had previously been set to start on December 4th.
However, with an agreement in place, a source told
Entertainment Tonight that the Oscar-winning actress is "pleased to be
entering the next stage and relieved at the progress for the health of their
family."
Since Jolie, 43, filed for divorce from Pitt, 54, in
September 2016 — citing irreconcilable differences — the pair's split has been
very public and, at times, very contentious.
In August, the "By the Sea" star filed court
documents asking a judge to both finalize their divorce and force Pitt to pay
child support for their six children, as well as retroactively pay for what the
actress said he allegedly missed as per an informal agreement.
At the time, Pitt’s lawyer, Lance Spiegel, spoke out against
Jolie's claims about him not paying child support, calling the claims
“unnecessary” and “a thinly veiled effort to manipulate media coverage,"
according to People.
In response, Jolie's lawyer DeJean hit back stating:
“Angelina’s filing of yesterday was both legally appropriate and factually
accurate in all respects.
"What has been filed by Brad’s side today is a blatant
attempt to obfuscate the truth and distract from the fact that he has not fully
met his legal obligations to support the children," the statement,
obtained by updatecrewteam.
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