Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s lengthy and acrimonious divorce battle seems to be drawing to a close, with reports indicating that Brad has dropped his pursuit for shared custody of their children. According to a source close to the situation, the couple, who have been entangled in a bitter legal dispute since their separation in 2016, are currently in negotiations and are finally approaching the conclusion of their protracted legal conflict, with a resolution expected by the summer.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's years-long bitter divorce battle is finally nearing the end - as the actor has reportedly dropped his pursuit of shared custody of their children

Initially seeking a 50/50 custody arrangement for their six children, Brad, 60, has reportedly ceased contesting the matter. This means that Angelina, 48, will likely retain primary physical custody of the children, while Brad will have visitation rights.

The older children – Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and Zahara, 19 – are believed to have strained relationships with Brad. As adults, they are not covered by custody agreements. Pax, in particular, allegedly hasn’t communicated with Brad since a well-publicized altercation on a private plane, and reportedly no longer considers him a parental figure.

Reports suggest that there have been accusations of parental alienation between Brad and the children, with some attributing this to Angelina’s alleged intention to prolong the divorce proceedings until the children reach adulthood. However, sources from Brad’s camp assert that Angelina’s actions amount to parental alienation, while her friends maintain that Brad is responsible for the situation and that Angelina simply wants to focus on healing their family and moving forward.

While Brad, 60, had originally sought a 50/50 arrangement relating to their six kids (seen in 2011), someone close to the pair has now revealed that he is no longer contesting the matter

Brad and Angelina’s relationship, which began amidst controversy in 2005 while Brad was still married to Jennifer Aniston, has been marked by public scrutiny. Their highly-publicized divorce in 2016, following an alleged physical altercation on a private flight, has been the subject of intense media attention and legal battles.

Despite being granted joint custody in May 2021, a subsequent ruling overturned this decision, prolonging the legal proceedings. However, recent indications suggest that the divorce may soon be finalized, with both parties filing their Final Declarations of Disclosures.

That means that Angelina (seen with the kids in 2021), 48, will retain primary physical custody of the children and he will have visitation rights

In addition to custody issues, Brad and Angelina have also been embroiled in legal disputes over assets, including a vineyard they once co-owned. These disputes have resulted in lawsuits and counterclaims, adding further complexity to their already contentious divorce.

Ultimately, while the details of their divorce continue to unfold, both Brad and Angelina appear eager to bring an end to their prolonged legal battle and focus on moving forward with their lives.