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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Trying To Settle Custody Case Out Of Court

Details: Published on Monday, 12 November 2018 11:42; Written by Gossip Cop

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are trying to settle the custody of their six children out of court, Gossip Cop has learned. The estranged spouses are currently scheduled to go to trial on December 4, but we’re told both parties are working together to come to an agreement before the court date. A source close to Jolie also tells us she’s not fighting for sole custody, as some outlets have reported, and her “goal is that the kids have a relationship with their father.” On Monday, the exes filed court documents requesting to extend the appointment of Judge Ouderkirk as a temporary judge in their case through June 30, 2019. The retired judge, who’s handled all pre-trial issues between the exes, is expecting to oversee their case privately and not in a public courthouse. Gossip Cop, however, is told that the December 4 court date will only commence if the two can’t hash out a custody agreement prior to it.Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt in September 2016, citing irreconcilable differences, and the two have been fighting over custody and money ever since. This past June, a judge ruled that the actress could lost primary custody of her six kids if she didn’t allow them to spend more time with their father. In August, the actress filed papers accusing Pitt of not paying any “meaningful child support” in the time since they separated.The actor’s lawyers dismissed the claim, calling it “a thinly-veiled effort to manipulate media coverage.” Pitt’s team further stated that he’s paid more than $1.3 million for the kids and also loaned his estranged wife $8 million to buy a home. Jolie’s camp shot back by saying a “loan” is not child support, “and to represent it as such is misleading and inaccurate.” The actress’s lawyers also argued that Pitt’s counter-claim was “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.” In addition to all of the real-life developments, there have also been countless false tabloid stories surrounding the ex-couple’s high-profile divorce. One phony scenario that’s emerged several times is that the two are getting back together. The history of their custody battle would prove otherwise.Jennifer Aniston has also been dragged into the fold on countless occasions, with several tabloids alleging that she reconciled with Pitt amid his divorce. A few particularly egregious articles even claimed that Aniston was going to court with her ex-husband to help him win back his kids from Jolie. That’s not happening. Gossip Cop will continue to update with real developments in Pitt and Jolie’s custody case ahead of the scheduled December 4 trial date.

source : Gossip Cop

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie set for Christmas courtroom showdown: Bitter custody battle over their six kids comes to a head and judge will also rule on property carve-up because they had NO prenup

Details: Published on Wednesday, 07 November 2018 04:07; Written by Daily mail

        Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are heading to trial next month for a courtroom showdown in their bitter custody battle.The two Hollywood stars are set to duke it out in court, according to TMZ Monday, with December 4 set as the date for the start of a custody trial. They were reported to have reached an interim custody agreement regarding their six children in late summer. But negotiations appear to have broken down, and next month, the couple will ask a judge to rule on the custody battle over their six children, as well as their shared property, after it was revealed they had no prenup. The celebrity exes have filed paperwork in Los Angeles asking to be given until next June to hash out the details of their split with the help of a retired private judge.The proceedings will take place behind closed doors with Jolie seeking sole custody of the children while Pitt wants shared custody.The two, met on the set of the 2005 film Mr. & Mrs. Smith, married in an intimate ceremony on August 23, 2014 in Correns, France, and separated in September 2016. They share Maddox, 17, Pax, 14, Zahara, 13, Shiloh, 12, and 10-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.The private judge will also oversee the division of property as part of the divorce settlement since Pitt and Jolie didn't have a prenup.Meanwhile, Jolie, 43, has been in South Korea where she was seen taking son Maddox to visit a university in Seoul and then eating out at a local restaurant with son Pax. Pitt, 54, is currently in Los Angeles where he is filming the new Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.At the weekend he teamed up with his co-star Leonardo DiCaprio in a video urging people to get out and vote in the midterm elections on Tuesday.And on Sunday night, he brushed shoulders with his fellow stars as he presented a trophy at the Hollywood Film Awards.
        In July 2017, Angelina addressed the split in an interview with Vanity Fair.She revealed that 'things got bad' between the two, adding that 'It's just been the hardest time, and we're just kind of coming up for air.'On the time with her kids after the split, Angelina says she's been trying to 'be really good at just being a homemaker and picking up dog poop and cleaning dishes and reading bedtime stories.'In September 2016, there was an alleged 'altercation' that involved Brad and Maddox aboard a private jet that was heading from Nice, France to Los Angeles, California; after they landed, Angelina 'kicked him out,' according to Vanity Fair.Brad was cleared of any wrongdoing.Angelina also told the magazine that her and her estranged husband 'care for each other and care for our family, and we are both working towards the same goal.'Angelina also divulged her feelings about's Brad Pitt's explosive GQ Style interview.When asked if she was surprised, the star simply said 'no.'During the candid chat in 2017, Brad compared his split from Angelina Jolie to 'a death', admitting that he is an emotional 'retard' whose heavy drinking helped ruin his marriage.He said he had since become tee-total, is in therapy and says his family has been 'ripped apart', conceding: 'I hit the lottery and I still would waste my time on those hollow pursuits.'He told GQ Style magazine that the split was 'self-inflicted' and when asked if the last few months had felt like he was grieving a death, he simply replied: 'Yeah.'The Fight Club star has quit alcohol since the incident, admitting it had become a 'problem' during his life with Angelina, adding: 'Truthfully I could drink a Russian under the table with his own vodka. I was a professional. I was good.
        The actress, who is the daughter of Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, said that she doesn't want to show too much emotion in front of the kids.Explaining that: 'I was worried about my mother, growing up—a lot. I do not want my children to be worried about me.'Adding: 'I think it’s very important to cry in the shower and not in front of them. They need to know that everything’s going to be all right even when you’re not sure it is.'The Golden Globe winner recalled a conversation she had with her son Knox, where she joked that he needs to 'pretend to be normal.'Angelina said that Knox told her '"Who wants to be normal? We're not normal. Let's never be normal.'' Thank you - yes! We're not normal. Let's embrace being not normal!'She said her kids were 'very brave' - 'in times they needed to be' and that everyone is 'healing from the events that led to the filing...'However the director clarified and said 'they're not healing from the divorce. They're healing from some...from life, from things in life.'Angelina gushed about her kids, calling them 'strong-minded, thoughtful, worldly' and that's she 'very proud of them.'

source : Daily Mail

Angelina Jolie reportedly feels 'empty' following Brad Pitt split

Details: Published on Wednesday, 24 October 2018 05:56; Written by Daily mail

Angelina Jolie is reportedly struggling to come to terms with the end of her marriage to Brad Pitt.According to Hollywood Life, the 43-year-old actress recently realized that her life feels less complete without her estranged husband around. The source claims that she’s ‘pretty much gone through all seven stages of grieving a break-up now’, but is having a hard time with ‘moving forward’.‘It’s really dawned on Angelina recently how empty her life is without Brad in it,’ the source said.The insider went on: ‘Even though the worst was probably the anger stage, she’s been struggling a lot with the last one, redirected hope.‘Moving forward and knowing that she will be OK without Brad, and that they will never be together again, has been a lot for Angelina to process, even though she’s pretty much accepted that fact now.’ Although things have gotten ugly between Angelina and Brad, 54, since they filed for divorce, the Maleficent actress reportedly believes he was her one true love.‘They shared so many good times, not to mention six kids together, and a large part of her still believes that he was the love of her life and her soulmate,’ Hollywood Life’s source added.‘Angelina hates to think she will never meet somebody else again, but she struggles to imagine herself with anybody but Brad.’ The anonymous informant claimed it’s been ‘really tough’ for Angelina to stop dwelling on her failed relationship with Brad and move on. She has, however had ‘lovers here and there’, but nothing serious since her divorce filing.Before you get your hopes up for reconciliation, Hollywood Life’s source said that’s probably not in the cards.
‘The truth is, she just can’t envision what that person would look like, or who they would be, other than Brad, and in all honesty, she knows that ship has well and truly sailed,’ they said.This story comes amid reports that Angelina ‘has many regrets about leaving Brad’.On October 12, Hollywood Life published a report in which a source said Angelina realized she could have done things differently with Brad and perhaps saved their marriage.‘Angelina wonders how she could have communicated with Brad more, or how she could have helped him battle his demons better. So many things Angelina questions and/or feels regretful about concerning their relationship still haunt her, but she never worries about how her relationship or divorce may have affected Jen [Aniston]. Angelina simply never really worries or ever really thinks about Jen,’ the source claimed.Although Hollywood Life’s recent report suggests Angelina’s having a hard time moving on, she has been linked to a few men since her separation from Brad.First, in August, In Touch reported that Angelina had fallen for a British billionaire. His name was not revealed, but the outlet suggested things may be getting serious between them after Angelina moved to speed up her divorce.‘A quicker divorce means Angelina would be free to marry again,’ a source told the outlet.‘She’s desperate to get married as soon as she can.’In March 2018, a source told ET that Angelina was dating an older man who sells homes for a living.The source said at the time: ‘Brad and Angie are both very secretive about their dating life. Angie has told some friends she isn’t ready to date, but she has been seeing a handsome, older-looking man who is a real estate agent.’ Brad has been linked to Neri Oxman, a prominent MIT professor, his ex-wife Jennifer and Hari Khalsa.

source : Daily mail

Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Reportedly Have 'Secret Meeting' To Call A Truce Amid Custody Battle

Details: Published on Sunday, 07 October 2018 09:15; Written by Elle

The actress filed for divorce in September 2016 and the couple have been caught up in a dramatic custody battle ever since.Two years after Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, the actress has reportedly reached out to her ex-husband to find a better way to co-parent their six children.For months, the couple have been embroiled in a frosty custody battle, but a source has told Entertainment Tonight that the couple have finally put an end to their feud.'Brad and Angelina actually set up a secret meeting at her house,' the source explained.'It’s the first time they have truly gotten together to make things work since their group therapy with the children. Brad and Angie’s meeting was a success. They are going to stay with the plan set forth through the courts.'Angelina decided it was time to try to make things work and Brad was relieved and very ready for the offer,' the source added.' 'Brad has been dedicated to making peace throughout the process and now it finally seems like they are at a point where they can create a calmer situation for the kids.'The news comes two months after the 'Maleficent' actress reportedly alleged her estranged husband had shirked his responsibility to pay child support.According to court documents obtained by NBC News filed earlier this summer in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Jolie reportedly claimed Pitt hadn't paid any 'meaningful' child support for a year and a half during their ongoing divorce.In June, the 43-year-old actress was reportedly also ordered by a judge to help repair her children's relationship with their father.ET reportedly obtained court documents that revealed the actor was able to attain more time with five of his children (Pax, Zahara, Shloh, Knox, and Vivienne) over the summer, while 16-year-old Maddox 'because of his age and maturity' was allowed to choose how much time he wanted with his father.The source notes the recent meeting between Jolie and Pitt was a 'huge step' for the former couple.'They both hope to continue to work together for the kids,' they added.Last May, Pitt spoke about the split and ongoing custody battle for the first time in an interview with GQ Style.'I heard one lawyer say, "No one wins in court - it’s just a matter of who gets hurt worse,"' he said. 'And it seems to be true. You spend a year just focused on building a case to prove your point and why you're right and why they're wrong, and it's just an investment in vitriolic hatred. I just refuse. And fortunately my partner in this agrees.'Meanwhile, Jolie revealed her thoughts on the divorce to told Vanity Fair last July, revealing: 'We care for each other and care about our family, and we are both working towards the same goal.'She later told The Hollywood Reporter how she thought the pair's collaboration on the film By The Sea might be a good way for the pair to open up to each other.'We had met working together and we worked together well...I wanted us to do some serious work together...I thought it would be a good way for us to communicate,' she said. I heard one lawyer say, "No one wins in court - it’s just a matter of who gets hurt worse" 'In some ways it was, and in some ways we learned some things. But there was a heaviness probably during that situation that carried on and it wasn't because of the film. It was something that we were dealing...things happen for different reasons, and things…why did I write that exact piece? Why did we feel that way when we made it? I'm not sure.'

source : Elle

Brad Pitt: How He’d Feel About Talking To Angelina Jolie Again — ‘She Misses Him’

Details: Published on Sunday, 28 October 2018 08:52; Written by Hollywood Life

Is Brad Pitt receptive to the idea that Angelina Jolie ‘misses’ him & wants to talk? A source close to Brad set the record straight EXCLUSIVELY with HollywoodLife! After a source close to Angelina Jolie told us that she was “fighting the urge” to reach out to Brad Pitt, we wondered what Brad would think about that. Now, a source close to Pitt told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY that he definitely does not want to contact her. “Brad has no desire at all to chat to Angelina,” our source said. “They talk very occasionally, but only about the children, and only when it is absolutely necessary, other than that all communication is through their attorneys. Brad just wants this whole nightmare to be over and done with so he can move on with his life and put it all behind him.” When it comes down to it, their moment together has come and gone. “At one time, Brad was the happiest he has ever been in his life when he was with Angelina,” our source went on to say. “They had the kids, and they had this amazing life together, and he honestly thought they would be together forever. But, clearly he was mistaken, and Brad is the first to hold his hand up and take responsibility for the part he played in the demise of their relationship, but Angelina isn’t blameless, as much as she loves to play the victim in all of this.” And from here on out, Brad is completely focused on what lies ahead of him, not what came before. “There’s no point in looking backwards though,” our source added. “The past is the past, and Brad has no desire to go there again. He’s over it; He’s finally found closure from their breakup; He’s looking forward to the future now, and that future most definitely does not include Angelina Jolie.”

source : Hollywood Life

Brad Pitt’s Kids NOT ‘Trapped’ In Angelina Jolie’s ‘Prison,’ Despite Report

Details: Published on Thursday, 11 October 2018 06:11; Written by Gossip Cop

The cover of one of this week’s tabloids claims Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s six kids are “trapped” like prisoners in their mom’s home. The story is completely baseless. Gossip Cop can correct it.The estranged spouses have been engaged in a custody battle over their children for quite some time, but according to OK!, the situation is “so much worse than anyone knows.” An alleged insider tells the magazine, “Angelina is determined to come out of this on top, and that means masterminding a new war against Brad to make sure the kids stay with her.” The questionable source goes on to say that Jolie is “spoiling [the kids] with new toys and fun days out,” but the situation looks different behind closed doors. “Angelina has a team of six nannies, four security guards and 14 lawyers indirectly tasked with keeping the kids away from Brad,” says the suspicious tipster. “The word is she has tight security to make sure they don’t try to run away. The nannies keep the kids entertained, but also report back to Angelina if they ask about their dad.” The supposed insider further contends that those close to Pitt fear his estranged wife “could be poisoning [the kids] with lies about their father.” The “source” goes on to say that despite a judge recently ruling it’s important for the children to have a relationship with Pitt, “it doesn’t seem like that’s stopping her from trying to turn them against their dad.” Although Pitt and Jolie’s custody battle has been complicated at at times contentious, the tabloid’s account of events is entirely inaccurate. Gossip Cop checked in with a source close to the situation, who tells us on the condition of anonymity that the magazine’s report is untrue. Jolie isn’t treating her children like prisoners in their own home, nor is she trying to convince them that their father is some sort of villain.People magazine, a much more reputable celebrity news outlet than OK!, also recently reported that Jolie “remains focused on healing her family” and “continues to support the reconciliation of the children with Brad.” E! News similarly noted that Jolie “remains committed to helping the kids heal with” Pitt. There are several issues that need to be worked out in terms of a custody arrangement, but Jolie isn’t vindictively scheming to turn the kids against their father.Additionally, the tabloid has already proven to have very little insight into the situation between the estranged spouses. Earlier this year, Gossip Cop busted the outlet for publishing a cover story claiming Pitt and Jolie were calling off their divorce and renewing their vows. The magazine has completely shifted narratives with this latest report, but it’s no more accurate.

source : Gossip Cop

Story About Angelina Jolie’s Reaction To Brad Pitt ‘Dating Rumors’ Is Made-Up

Details: Published on Sunday, 07 October 2018 09:11; Written by Gossip Cop

A new story about Angelina Jolie being “rocked” by Brad Pitt “dating rumors” is made-up. Gossip Cop looked into the claim and has learned it’s entirely untrue. We’re told Jolie has no thoughts about or reaction to the inaccurate reports linking her estranged husband to Sat Hari Khalsa, a jewelry designer and spiritual healer.According to HollywoodLife, a website known for fabricating stories, Jolie “doesn’t want to hear” the “rumors” about Pitt “moving on” with Khalsa. The blog, which is sometimes referred to as HollywoodLies, then repeats how the actress has supposedly “heard the rumors” and “buzz” before having its so-called “source close to” Jolie contend, “Angelina is rocked by the rumors of Brad dating someone new.” The same seemingly phony insider maintains that Jolie “does not like to hear about it and would rather not know about Brad’s personal life.”“Whether the rumors are true or not makes no difference to Angie,” continues the same questionable tipster who just a sentence before called the actress “Angelina.” The almost assuredly fake “source” adds, “It is still clear to her that she still has feelings for her ex… she still misses Brad.” What’s actually “clear” is that HollywoodLies manufactured the article because of the rampant “rumors” about her estranged husband and the spiritual healer after they were photographed at an event on September 29 for the Silverlake Conservatory of Music. But as Gossip Cop has already exclusively reported, Pitt is not dating Khalsa.Then there’s that sloppiness in which the seemingly made-up “source” can’t remember whether his or her “close” friend is called “Angie” or “Angelina.” Additionally, the assertion that the Oscar-winning actress has “misses” her estranged husband is patently absurd. As widely noted, Jolie and Pitt are locked in a bitter divorce and custody battle.More significantly, an actual Jolie confidante assures Gossip Cop that she pays no attention to bogus website reports. Our impeccable insider tells us the actress is “focused on her kids” and their well-being. The rest of what’s often claimed, says our source, are just falsehoods.
Actually, on a near daily basis, HollywoodLies comes up with fabricated (and easily disproven) narratives tied to that day’s most talked about entertainment stories, irrespective of whether or not they’re true. Earlier in the year, for example, after there were a slew of inaccurate reports about Pitt hanging out with Jennifer Aniston, HollywoodLife made up a number of tales related to those untrue claims. One particularly phony article from that blog swore up and down Jolie was “jealous” of Pitt meeting up with Jennifer Aniston. Of course, that was indisputably a lie since the two exes haven’t seen each other in a very long time, their reps have told Gossip Cop.In fact, the website makes up so many lies that it can’t even keep them straight and they often contradict themselves. For instance, while the outlet now asserts the actress “rather not know” and “doesn’t want to hear” about her estranged husband, last year Gossip Cop busted the blog when it untruthfully contended Jolie “wants to know exactly what Brad is up to at all times” and even gets Google alerts to keep “tabs on him.” And just last month, HollywoodLies first alleged Jolie “regrets” her relationship with Pitt and wants him “out of her life” for good, followed a few days later by a diametrically opposite article about how Jolie regrets her split from Pitt and “misses” having him in her life.If you want to read fiction about how Jolie is “rocked” by Pitt “dating rumors,” HollywoodLies is the place for you. But if you prefer rock-solid facts about Brangelina, you’ve always got Gossip Cop.

source : Gossip Cop