ExesAngelina JolieandBrad Pittare working toward settling custody of their six children.
While the documents say a “trial on the bifurcated issue of custody is to begin on December 4,” multiple sources tell PEOPLE both sides are working toward an out-of-court settlement to arrange custody of their children without going to trial.
The listed court date is seen as a target date for which they could reach an agreement on custody, sources say.
A source tells PEOPLE, “both parties continue to work together toward a settlement.”
“Angelina isn’t seeking full custody,” the insider adds.
The actors have six children together: Zahara, 13, Shiloh, 12, 10-year-olds Vivienne and Knox, Maddox, 16, and Pax, 14.
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“It is critical that each of [the six] children have a healthy and strong relationship with their father and mother,” the papers read.
The judge alsooutlined specific stepsJolie had to take to aid Pitt’s access to and relationship with the children, including a detailed summer visitation schedule, and easy phone access between Pitt and each of the kids, without monitoring or interference from their mom.
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More recently, in October, documents revealed that the parents had begun child custody evaluations. According to family law specialist Steve Mindel,who is not involved with the Jolie-Pitts, it is typical for third-party evaluators to be hired for cases requiring parenting plans.
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The couple has also fought over child support in the past, with the actress alleging back in August that Pitt had made no “meaningful” contributions since their 2016 separation.
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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 filing 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.”
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Jolie’s lawyer shot back in a statement calling Pitt’s filing “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.”
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After first separating from her husband on September 15, 2016, the Oscar winnerfiled for divorcefrom on Sept. 19, citing irreconcilable differences.
“Angelina JoliePitt has filed for dissolution of the marriage. This decision was made for the health of the family. She will not be commenting at this time, and asks that the family be given their privacy during this difficult time,” Jolie’s attorney told PEOPLE at the time.
source: people.com
