The divorce of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has been anything but quick. After filing for divorce in 2016, the couple has taken an astonishing eight years to reach a conclusion. So, what’s been the holdup?
The situation is complicated and rife with legal squabbles, particularly revolving around their six children and the French vineyard, Chateau Miraval, they purchased together. Attorney Chris Melcher noted this lengthy process is very atypical for celebrity divorces, which are usually wrapped up within a year.
Both Jolie and Pitt have prior marital experiences, bringing a lot of emotional baggage into this relationship. Their tumultuous breakup included allegations of abuse during a flight, although both parties have denied any wrongdoing.
Jolie has openly expressed concern for her family’s emotional well-being during these years, while Pitt stated that he wants to resolve matters amicably. The ongoing custody arrangements have been disputed heavily, and while a judge declared them single in 2019, the final divorce terms still needed to be established.
Recently, Jolie has sold her share of the vineyard without Pitt's consent, sparking more legal disputes between the two. Despite the couple's colossal wealth allowing for extended legal battles, the prolonged process has taken a toll, especially on their children, who are now aged 16-23.
As this chapter closes, Jolie's attorney voiced relief and exhaustion, highlighting that this is just one part of a long and ongoing process that started eight years ago.
The situation is complicated and rife with legal squabbles, particularly revolving around their six children and the French vineyard, Chateau Miraval, they purchased together. Attorney Chris Melcher noted this lengthy process is very atypical for celebrity divorces, which are usually wrapped up within a year.
Both Jolie and Pitt have prior marital experiences, bringing a lot of emotional baggage into this relationship. Their tumultuous breakup included allegations of abuse during a flight, although both parties have denied any wrongdoing.
Jolie has openly expressed concern for her family’s emotional well-being during these years, while Pitt stated that he wants to resolve matters amicably. The ongoing custody arrangements have been disputed heavily, and while a judge declared them single in 2019, the final divorce terms still needed to be established.
Recently, Jolie has sold her share of the vineyard without Pitt's consent, sparking more legal disputes between the two. Despite the couple's colossal wealth allowing for extended legal battles, the prolonged process has taken a toll, especially on their children, who are now aged 16-23.
As this chapter closes, Jolie's attorney voiced relief and exhaustion, highlighting that this is just one part of a long and ongoing process that started eight years ago.
