By Haley Lerner
In celebrity news, the custody battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is getting contentious. A source told UsMagazine.com that amid the celebrity divorce, Pitt is “very angry” with Jolie for being “controlling of their children” and will “do anything to see his kids and have them in his life.” Court documents show that the judge said “it is critical each of [the Jolie-Pitt children] have a healthy and strong relationship with their father and mother” and that it is “harmful” for Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne to not have a relationship with their father. The papers also state that if Jolie does not allow the children to build relationships with Pitt, she could lose full custody of them. An insider said “Brad has taken the high road through all of this; he could have gone to court much sooner to ask the judge to intervene. He was done being Mr. Nice Guy and rolled the dice.” After the custody agreement leaked, Jolie released a statement through her spokesperson on June 13 saying, “This misleading leak is not in the best interests of the children. From the start, Angelina has been focused only on their health and needs, which is why it was so important that this last court hearing be conducted privately.”
In celebrity news, Brad Pitt is fighting for time with his children. What are some ways to affect your kids the least after a split?
Cupid’s Advice:
A breakup is always hard, but it’s even harder when there are children involved. Cupid has some tips to make it easier for your kids:
1. Work with your ex: Even after breaking up with your partner, it’s important for the sake of your children that you two work together. You and your ex need to coordinate when you will be spending time with your kids and help each other out in providing what your children need. Plus, you want your kids to see you and your former partner as a united front even after the split, because fighting parents will really upset your children.
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2. Maintain old routines: After your breakup, it’s important things don’t feel completely different for your children. While they will have to deal with separate households, it’s important you stick to traditions and routines your children are used to. This way, things won’t feel completely different for them.
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3. Show your love: It’s most important that in this time you show love and support for your children. Let your children know that your split with their other parent is not their fault at all and that you both still love them completely. Make sure to each spend as much time with your children as you can, because your breakup is a time where they will a lot of comfort.
Know any more ways to make a breakup easier for your children? Comment below!