Photo: David Fisher/REX/ShutterstockDespite splitting almost two years ago,Angelina JolieandBrad Pittare far from finalizing their divorce.In 2017 the pair had pledged tosettle their case confidentially, however now the two are once again hurling ugly public accusations at each other. They’re currently battling over theissue of child supportfor their six kids,Maddox, 17, Pax, 14, Zahara, 13, Shiloh, 12, and 10-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.“Their parenting approach was always very different,” a source tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “Since their separation, it’s been obvious that they weren’t going to figure things out on their own when it comes to the kids.”For much of the summer summer, the children have been living full time with Jolie, 43, who has been filmingMaleficent 2in London while Pitt, 54, has been in Los Angeles shooting Quentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood. In June, a judge working on their divorce proceedingsset up a schedulethat would allow the actor to spend more time with his children — or Jolie wouldrisk losing custody.RELATED VIDEO:Angelina JolieCould Lose Primary Custody of Kids IfBrad PittIsn’t Allowed Access: Report“For so long, Brad didn’t spend any regular time with the kids,” the insider says. “He had very little contact with them. The kids were mostly with Angie, so they are of course very attached to her. It’s frustrating for Brad. He wants to spend as much time with his kids as possible.”Gregg DeGuire/WireImageTheWorld War Zstar has beenback and forth to London, and Jolie spent time with the kids, who also recently spent a week in L.A. with him. Jolie has recently been back in Los Angeles and spotted out with the children, and another hearing in the case is scheduled for next week.RELATED VIDEO:Brad Pitt&Angelina JolieDivorce: Does Marriage Increase Strain in a Relationship?Two months into the court-mandated visitation plan, though,Jolie filed papersin court on Aug. 7 alleging that her estranged husband has not paid “meaningful” child support since their separation. A spokesperson for Jolie insisted the actress —who also asked for a hearing that could allow the couple to dissolve their marriage before settling their finances — wants to “provide closureto the marriage in a way that clears a path toward the next stage of their lives and allows her and Brad to recommit as devoted co-parents to their children.”For more onAngelina JolieandBrad Pitt, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on stands FridayIn a filing the next day, Pitt’s lawyer Lance Spiegelslammed Jolie’s filingas “unnecessary” and “a thinly-veiled effort to manipulate media coverage.” The papers state that Pitt“loaned” Jolie$8 million to help her purchase her current home and has contributed over $1.3 million “for the benefit of [Jolie] and the minor children.”David Livingston/GettyJolie’s lawyer Samantha Bley DeJean said theFirst They Killed My Fatherdirector and producer is paying interest on the $8 million loan: “A loan is not, however, child support and to represent it as such is misleading and inaccurate.”
Photo: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock
Despite splitting almost two years ago,Angelina JolieandBrad Pittare far from finalizing their divorce.In 2017 the pair had pledged tosettle their case confidentially, however now the two are once again hurling ugly public accusations at each other. They’re currently battling over theissue of child supportfor their six kids,Maddox, 17, Pax, 14, Zahara, 13, Shiloh, 12, and 10-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.“Their parenting approach was always very different,” a source tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “Since their separation, it’s been obvious that they weren’t going to figure things out on their own when it comes to the kids.”For much of the summer summer, the children have been living full time with Jolie, 43, who has been filmingMaleficent 2in London while Pitt, 54, has been in Los Angeles shooting Quentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood. In June, a judge working on their divorce proceedingsset up a schedulethat would allow the actor to spend more time with his children — or Jolie wouldrisk losing custody.RELATED VIDEO:Angelina JolieCould Lose Primary Custody of Kids IfBrad PittIsn’t Allowed Access: Report“For so long, Brad didn’t spend any regular time with the kids,” the insider says. “He had very little contact with them. The kids were mostly with Angie, so they are of course very attached to her. It’s frustrating for Brad. He wants to spend as much time with his kids as possible.”Gregg DeGuire/WireImageTheWorld War Zstar has beenback and forth to London, and Jolie spent time with the kids, who also recently spent a week in L.A. with him. Jolie has recently been back in Los Angeles and spotted out with the children, and another hearing in the case is scheduled for next week.RELATED VIDEO:Brad Pitt&Angelina JolieDivorce: Does Marriage Increase Strain in a Relationship?Two months into the court-mandated visitation plan, though,Jolie filed papersin court on Aug. 7 alleging that her estranged husband has not paid “meaningful” child support since their separation. A spokesperson for Jolie insisted the actress —who also asked for a hearing that could allow the couple to dissolve their marriage before settling their finances — wants to “provide closureto the marriage in a way that clears a path toward the next stage of their lives and allows her and Brad to recommit as devoted co-parents to their children.”For more onAngelina JolieandBrad Pitt, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on stands FridayIn a filing the next day, Pitt’s lawyer Lance Spiegelslammed Jolie’s filingas “unnecessary” and “a thinly-veiled effort to manipulate media coverage.” The papers state that Pitt“loaned” Jolie$8 million to help her purchase her current home and has contributed over $1.3 million “for the benefit of [Jolie] and the minor children.”David Livingston/GettyJolie’s lawyer Samantha Bley DeJean said theFirst They Killed My Fatherdirector and producer is paying interest on the $8 million loan: “A loan is not, however, child support and to represent it as such is misleading and inaccurate.”
Despite splitting almost two years ago,Angelina JolieandBrad Pittare far from finalizing their divorce.
In 2017 the pair had pledged tosettle their case confidentially, however now the two are once again hurling ugly public accusations at each other. They’re currently battling over theissue of child supportfor their six kids,Maddox, 17, Pax, 14, Zahara, 13, Shiloh, 12, and 10-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.
“Their parenting approach was always very different,” a source tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “Since their separation, it’s been obvious that they weren’t going to figure things out on their own when it comes to the kids.”
For much of the summer summer, the children have been living full time with Jolie, 43, who has been filmingMaleficent 2in London while Pitt, 54, has been in Los Angeles shooting Quentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood. In June, a judge working on their divorce proceedingsset up a schedulethat would allow the actor to spend more time with his children — or Jolie wouldrisk losing custody.
RELATED VIDEO:Angelina JolieCould Lose Primary Custody of Kids IfBrad PittIsn’t Allowed Access: Report
“For so long, Brad didn’t spend any regular time with the kids,” the insider says. “He had very little contact with them. The kids were mostly with Angie, so they are of course very attached to her. It’s frustrating for Brad. He wants to spend as much time with his kids as possible.”
Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
TheWorld War Zstar has beenback and forth to London, and Jolie spent time with the kids, who also recently spent a week in L.A. with him. Jolie has recently been back in Los Angeles and spotted out with the children, and another hearing in the case is scheduled for next week.
RELATED VIDEO:Brad Pitt&Angelina JolieDivorce: Does Marriage Increase Strain in a Relationship?
Two months into the court-mandated visitation plan, though,Jolie filed papersin court on Aug. 7 alleging that her estranged husband has not paid “meaningful” child support since their separation. A spokesperson for Jolie insisted the actress —who also asked for a hearing that could allow the couple to dissolve their marriage before settling their finances — wants to “provide closureto the marriage in a way that clears a path toward the next stage of their lives and allows her and Brad to recommit as devoted co-parents to their children.”
In a filing the next day, Pitt’s lawyer Lance Spiegelslammed Jolie’s filingas “unnecessary” and “a thinly-veiled effort to manipulate media coverage.” The papers state that Pitt“loaned” Jolie$8 million to help her purchase her current home and has contributed over $1.3 million “for the benefit of [Jolie] and the minor children.”
David Livingston/Getty
Jolie’s lawyer Samantha Bley DeJean said theFirst They Killed My Fatherdirector and producer is paying interest on the $8 million loan: “A loan is not, however, child support and to represent it as such is misleading and inaccurate.”
source: people.com
