A source close to the Maleficent actress said Pitt refused to attend domestic violence counseling and disregarded serious family issues by fighting for custody of the children.

Angelina Jolie’s legal team says Brad Pitt abused her before their 2016 argument on a plane

Angelina Jolie’s legal team said that “despite this heartbreaking request, Jolie is not asking for sole custody” because “instead, she advocates that the children’s wishes and needs come first.” first, in part based on what the children feel they can do. And the parenting plan is built in the best interests of the children to heal.”

Angelina submitted this new file as evidence that Brad Pitt once asked her to sign a non-disclosure agreement, otherwise he would prevent her from selling shares in the winery. The lawyer explained that the Bullet Train actor wanted his ex-wife to be bound by a contract to remain silent “about his personal misconduct, whether it was related to Miraval or not.”

By prolonging the legal battle over the winery — which the former couple bought in 2008 for $28.4 million — Pitt has exposed himself to more criticism, insiders say. problematic allegations. this can be exposed through the court system and then to the public.

“Angelina’s lawyer has emails, photos, family statements and other evidence to help her in this matter but she also does not want to use these here, however, if this is brought up trial, she will be forced to use that evidence in the trial whether she wants to or not,” the insider said.

Brad Pitt’s representative currently refuses to comment. Meanwhile, a friend of the actor told People: “This is a pattern: Whenever there is a decision to go against it, the other side always gives false, inaccurate or irrelevant information. There was a lengthy custody trial involving the entire history of their relationship, where a judge heard all the evidence and awarded him 50/5 custody. 50”.

Currently, the former couple is entangled in a lawsuit against the Château Miraval estate in France. Brad Pitt is suing Angelina Jolie and her former company Nouvel for selling half of the winery, going against the agreement neither would sell without the other’s approval. Angelina sold all her shares (50%) to Russian tycoon Yuri Shefler in 2021 for $64 million. Brad opposed this deal, claiming his ex-wife secretly sold shares for revenge and intentionally sabotaged his business. At the same time, Brad accused billionaire Yury Shefler of oppressing and threatening him after buying back Angelina’s shares.

The actor further emphasized: “All he wants to do is protect his children and partners. Don’t forget, Miraval is also his children’s precious property.”

The legal battle continues and shows no signs of stopping.