‘He’s so relieved’: Brad Pitt scores huge victory in war with Angelina Jolie as he wins joint custody of their children after judge found actress’ testimony ‘lacked credibility’
- The 57-year-old actor has been fighting in the court system for nearly five years to obtain equal rights to the kids he shares with his ex-wife
- A source told DailyMail.com: ‘He’s so relieved. His only intention is to spend more time with the kids’
- Jolie and Pitt are parents to six children, five of them minors: Maddox, 19, Pax, 17, Zahara, 16, Shiloh, 14 and twins Vivienne and Knox, 12
Brad Pitt was granted joint custody of his children with Angelina Jolie following a lengthy court battle.
The 57-year-old actor has been fighting in the court system for nearly five years to obtain equal rights to the six kids he shares with his ex-wife.
A source told DailyMail.com: ‘He’s so relieved. His only intention is to spend more time with the kids.’
Victory: Brad Pitt was granted joint custody of his children with Angelina Jolie following a lengthy court battle. The stars are seen in 2015
Jolie and Pitt are parents to six kids, five of them minors: Maddox, 19, Pax, 17, Zahara, 16, Shiloh, 14 and twins Vivienne and Knox, 12.
After months of testimony from witnesses and child services professionals who interviewed their children, Judge John Ouderkirk reportedly made his thoughts clear on the ruling, according to Page Six.
‘There was a significant change made in the custody agreements based on an extremely detailed decision made by the judge,’ a source said.
Big family: The 57-year-old actor has been fighting in the court system for nearly five years to obtain equal rights to the six kids he shares with his ex-wife; seen in 2014
‘Brad was just trying to have more time with his kids — and it has been clear that Angie has done everything possible to prevent this.’
The insider added: ‘This trial lasted for several months and there were a f**k ton of witnesses, experts, therapists and other people who have been with the kids and around them, and the decision was based on this.’
The 45-year-old actress will reportedly continue her legal fight and said the judge’s ruling was more of a ‘tentative decision.’
‘Joint custody is not the issue that Angelina objects to, there were other issues of concern, but the court proceedings are closed and sealed,’ the source said.
Angelina attempted to dismiss the private judge they had hired to rule over the case in document submitted to California’s Second District Court of Appeals on Monday.
Jolie’s lawyers argued the judge ‘has failed to adequately consider … input as to their experiences, needs, or wishes,’ which is in violation of a state legal code that allows minors 14 to 17 to testify.