In a significant turn of events, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finalized their divorce settlement, putting an end to a lengthy and arduous legal confrontation that began in 2016. An announcement from Jolie's attorney, James Simon, confirmed the agreement, stating, “More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt. She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family. Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over” (HuffPost).

The couple, who met while filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith in 2005 and tied the knot in 2014, became embroiled in a divorce saga that witnessed intricate disputes over child custody and property division, particularly regarding their jointly-owned French vineyard, Château Miraval. Reports indicate that the divorce settlement includes an agreement to relinquish any future spousal financial support, although specific details of the settlement remain confidential (The Guardian, CNN).

The couple shares six children, and their custody battles have often been highly publicized. Notably, several of the children have petitioned to remove their father's name, further complicating the emotional fallout surrounding the divorce (The New Yorker). Since the couple's split, they have maintained a level of privacy surrounding their children, a factor that has contributed to the protracted resolution of their divorce proceedings (The New York Times).

Despite reaching a divorce settlement, the ongoing dispute surrounding Château Miraval has resurfaced, with Pitt alleging that Jolie's sale of her interest in the winery violated previous agreements between them about such sales (Business Insider). The couple's separate legal battles may continue for the foreseeable future despite the conclusion of their divorce, marking this as a new chapter rather than a definitive end to their public legal conflicts.

For further details on the settlement and the ongoing vineyard lawsuit, you can refer to the full coverage available at USA Today.