Along with the news that Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from husband Brad Pitt yesterday came the revelation that the actress has petitioned the court for โphysicalโ custody of their six children.
According to divorce papers signed by Jolie is wishing to grant Pitt visitation rights to Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and eight-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox.
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While there has been speculation that Jolie doesnโt approve of Pittโs parenting, PEOPLE reports he will โfight hardโ because he believes sole physical custody, โdoesnโt seem like whatโs best for the children.โ
โBrad thinks Angelina is a great mother,โ the insider says. โBut he is also a great father. There is no way he is going to be absent for any part of his kidsโ lives.โ
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TMZ, reports that there was no โthird personโ to blame for the divorce, citing โanger issues and substance abuseโ as contributing factors that led to Jolieโs decision.
Moving trucks were seen arriving at the Jolie-Pitt Los Angeles property yesterday, with police officers working to keep the swarms of paparazzi away.