Brad Pitt and Angeline Jolie have reached a decision on how they will raise their six kids going forward. The former couple, who were locked in a bitter custody battle following their 2016 split, have agreed to co-parent Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 11, a source revealed to Entertainment Tonight.
The news comes after Pitt was spotted leaving Jolie's Los Angeles mansion following a two-hour meeting, The Sun reported. Days prior to their secret meeting, Jolie spoke out and said she divorced Pitt for the "wellbeing" of their children.
"Brad and Angelina have come a very long way and they're finally in a place where they both want to work together to raise their kids," the source told ET. "They have no plans to reconcile and any communication between them is regarding their children's needs and future."
Unlike Pitt's solid friendship with ex-wife Jennifer Aniston, things between him and Jolie have been strained. However, the source said the situation has changed.
"They chose to live close to one another so they could easily go back and forth with the kids," the insider explained. "This week wasn't the first time Brad and Angelina have spent time together at her home. They are in a much more amicable relationship."
Pitt and Jolie dated for an extended period of time before eventually tying the knot in 2014. Two years later, Jolie filed for divorce. They tried to put their differences aside for their children and even reportedly attempted therapy with the family but could not stand to be in the same room together.
The insider told ET that although things had been difficult due to a lack of communication between the former couple, they are now ready to give co-parenting a try.
"Brad seemed ready to co-parent before Angelina, but now they are on the same page," the source continued. "Brad and Angelina want their kids to be healthy and happy and to have the support of both of their parents. It has taken years to heal and they finally are in a place where they can co-parent in a really healthy way."
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