Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have reached a custody agreement for their six children, it has been confirmed.
The exes have been in custody negotiations since Angelina filed for divorce on September 19, after an alleged incident between Brad and their eldest son Maddox on board a private plane.
The actress sought sole custody of their six children – Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and twins Knox and Vivienne, eight – however, Brad responded to her suit last week by requesting joint custody.
Despite Brad’s request, a statement released by Angelina’s rep has revealed that their six children will in fact remain in the actress’ care, and they will be granted “therapeutic visits” with Brad.
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“In accordance with this agreement, the six children will stay in their mother’s custody, and the children will continue therapeutic visits with their father. This has been determined by childcare professionals to be in the children’s best interest.”
“We are not in a position to discuss the details. We hope, now that it is clear that the events which led to the dissolution filing involved minor children and their wellbeing, there will be understanding of the sensitivity of the family situation. We believe that all sides are committed to healing the family and ask for your consideration during this difficult time.”
The couple married back in 2014, and were together for 12 years.
