# Jolie twins turn 18, cut ties; Miraval lawsuit escalates

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> Updated: 2026-08-31T06:00:45.000Z. Sources: 136. Developments: 32.

The legal dispute over the Château Miraval wine estate has intensified as Brad Pitt’s legal team seeks court orders to compel Angelina Jolie to produce detailed financial records from 2017 through 2021. Pitt argues these documents, including film contracts and profit-participation statements, are necessary to evaluate Jolie’s claim that she sold her stake in the vineyard to achieve financial independence following their 2016 separation. The sale, valued at approximately $67 million, involved a company controlled by Yuri Shefler.

Jolie’s counsel has consistently objected, characterizing the demands as an invasion of privacy and an attempt to overreach the scope of the litigation. Her lawyers maintain that she has already provided certain records for 2020–2021 and have denied allegations of financial distress. In a recent development, Pitt’s team indicated they might withdraw the request if Jolie agrees to specific stipulations: stating she was not under ‘economic pressure’ before January 1, 2020, and confirming Pitt did not exert ‘economic coercion’ between 2017 and 2019.

This financial tug-of-war is a subset of the broader, unresolved litigation regarding the ownership of the French estate. While the couple’s divorce was finalized in 2024, the Miraval case remains active, with a main trial scheduled for August 2027.

## Claims

- The dispute involves the French winery Château Miraval. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Brad Pitt has asked a court to order Angelina Jolie to produce financial records for 2017‑2019. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Angelina Jolie has only provided tax returns and profit‑participation statements for 2020 and 2021. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Angelina Jolie’s legal team opposes the request, calling it an invasion of privacy. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The court has not yet ruled on Pitt’s request for the financial records. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Angelina Jolie claimed she put her career on hold after the 2016 separation, forgoing years of compensation. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Brad Pitt alleges Jolie sold her stake in Château Miraval in 2019 to gain financial independence. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Angelina Jolie withdrew her agreement to provide records for the full 2017‑2021 period. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Brad Pitt seeks court order for Angelina Jolie to produce financial records

Brad Pitt is seeking a court order to force Angelina Jolie to release financial records from 2017 to 2019 as part of their ongoing legal dispute over the Château Miraval winery.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-seeks-court-order-for-angelina-jolie-to-produce-financial-records

### 2026-08-06: Brad Pitt Seeks Angelina Jolie Financial Records in Miraval Winery Dispute

Brad Pitt has asked a Los Angeles court to compel Angelina Jolie to hand over 2017‑2021 financial records to assess her claim of financial independence after selling their Château Miraval stake, a move Jolie’s

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-seeks-angelina-jolie-financial-records-in-miraval-winery-dispute

### 2026-08-04: Brad Pitt demands Angelina Jolie's 2017‑19 financial records in Miraval lawsuit

Brad Pitt asks a court to compel Angelina Jolie to hand over 2017‑19 earnings and film‑contract records, citing relevance to their ongoing Château Miraval ownership dispute.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-requests-court-to-compel-angelina-jolies-20172019-financial-docs

### 2026-07-17: Angelina Jolie says she will leave the United States after twins turn 18

Angelina Jolie says she will leave the United States now that her twins are 18, citing a desire for freedom and to travel with her six adult children.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-says-she-will-leave-the-united-states-after-twins-turn-18

### 2026-07-13: Angelina Jolie twins turn 18, end ties with Brad Pitt; mother plans Cambodia move

Angelina Jolie’s twins Knox and Vivienne turned 18 on July 12 2026, cut ties with Brad Pitt and stayed with their mother, who now plans to move to Cambodia after selling her LA home.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-twins-turn-18-end-ties-with-brad-pitt-mother-plans-cambodia-move

### 2026-07-10: Angelina Jolie's US departure stalls as Los Feliz mansion remains unsold

Angelina Jolie's plan to relocate after her twins turn 18 is delayed by the unsold $30 million Los Feliz mansion, though she still intends to split time between Cambodia and New York.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolies-us-relocation-delayed-by-los-angeles-housing-market

### 2026-07-10: Brad Pitt’s Custody Order Ends as Twins Turn 18

Brad Pitt’s custody order with Angelina Jolie ends on July 12 as twins Knox and Vivienne turn 18, marking a decade‑long legal arrangement’s conclusion amid ongoing family and business disputes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitts-custody-order-ends-as-twins-turn-18

### 2026-07-07: Brad Pitt seeks Angelina Jolie’s tax records amid family dispute

Brad Pitt asked a Los Angeles court to compel ex‑wife Angelina Jolie to hand over 2017‑2019 tax returns, while Jolie opposes the move; Pitt also says he hopes to reconnect with his children.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-seeks-angelina-jolies-tax-records-amid-family-dispute

### 2026-07-03: Brad Pitt requests Angelina Jolie's tax records in Château Miraval lawsuit

Brad Pitt seeks Angelina Jolie's 2017‑2019 tax records in a lawsuit over their French wine estate, while Jolie opposes, citing privacy and lack of financial need.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-requests-angelina-jolies-tax-records-in-chteau-miraval-lawsuit

### 2026-07-03: Angelina Jolie Rejects Brad Pitt's Request for Tax Records in Ongoing Divorce Battle

Angelina Jolie has refused Brad Pitt’s court request for her 2017‑2019 tax returns, citing privacy, as their divorce lawsuit over Château Miraval ownership continues.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-rejects-brad-pitts-request-for-tax-records-in-ongoing-divorce-battle

### 2026-06-28: Brad Pitt Wins Court Order in $35 Million Dispute Over Chateau Miraval Sale

Brad Pitt secured a court order forcing buyers to testify in his $35 million lawsuit against Angelina Jolie over the sale of Château Miraval, alleging a breach of their divorce agreement.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-wins-court-order-in-35-million-dispute-over-chateau-miraval-sale

### 2026-06-26: Brad Pitt Wins Appeal Over French Winery Dispute with Angelina Jolie

A California appeals court ruled that Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler was involved in the sale of Angelina Jolie’s share of Chateau Miraval, permitting Brad Pitt to sue over the alleged breach of their unwrit‑

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-wins-appeal-over-french-winery-dispute-with-angelina-jolie

### 2026-06-26: Brad Pitt says he has no plans to marry partner Ines de Ramon

Brad Pitt confirmed he has no intention to marry girlfriend Ines de Ramon, despite her close ties to his family, after their 2022 relationship and his 2024 divorce from Angelina Jolie.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-says-he-has-no-plans-to-marry-partner-ines-de-ramon-1

### 2026-06-25: Brad Pitt wins court order in Miraval dispute and says he has no plans to marry Ines de Ramon

Brad Pitt secured a court‑ordered deposition from Stoli Group in the Miraval lawsuit and, while his partner Ines de Ramon is now embraced by his family, he says he does not plan to marry her.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-says-he-has-no-plans-to-marry-partner-ines-de-ramon

### 2026-06-20: Brad Pitt's son keeps ties with father's family as siblings drop the Pitt surname

Brad Pitt’s son Paks stays close to his father's relatives, while his siblings have legally dropped the Pitt surname amid their parents' divorce.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/breda-pit-family-rift-deepens-as-children-drop-surname-and-one-son-stays-in-contact

### 2026-06-19: Pax Jolie-Pitt Keeps Ties with Brad Pitt’s Family

Pax Jolie‑Pitt, 22, attended a family dinner for cousin Sydney’s engagement, keeping close ties to Brad Pitt’s relatives while his siblings drop the Pitt surname.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pax-jolie-pitt-keeps-ties-with-brad-pitts-family

### 2026-06-18: Angelina Jolie says financial ties keep her in Hollywood despite wanting to leave

Angelina Jolie says finances keep her acting in Hollywood even as she seeks to leave LA, citing her divorce from Brad Pitt, family priorities and a fashion line.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-says-financial-ties-keep-her-in-hollywood-despite-wanting-to-leave

### 2026-06-15: Angelina Jolie reportedly sought reconciliation with ex‑husband Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie is said to have tried reconciling with ex‑husband Brad Pitt after their 2024 divorce; she has primary custody of six children, four of whom have dropped Pitt’s surname, while Pitt’s visitation is

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-reportedly-sought-reconciliation-with-exhusband-brad-pitt

### 2026-06-15: Brad Pitt's children drop family surname amid ongoing feud with Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt’s children are shedding the Pitt surname amid a long‑standing feud with Angelina Jolie, with older siblings already renamed and possible further changes as twins come of age.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitts-children-drop-family-surname-amid-ongoing-feud-with-angelina-jolie

### 2026-06-14: Brad Pitt dating Ines de la Mon as his children drop his surname

Brad Pitt is dating jewelry designer Ines de la Mon, and his children have legally changed their surnames to remove “Pitt,” reflecting family tensions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-dating-ines-de-la-mon-as-his-children-drop-his-surname

### 2026-06-13: Brad Pitt Faces Family Rift as Five of Six Children Drop His Surname

Five of Brad Pitt’s six children have legally dropped the Pitt surname, underscoring a decade‑long family fracture after his 2016 divorce from Angelina Jolie.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-faces-family-rift-as-five-of-six-children-drop-his-surname

### 2026-06-13: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's children remove 'Pitt' surname

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s children—including Knox, Maddox, Shiloh, Zahara and Vivienne—have dropped the Pitt surname in court filings, following their parents’ 2024 divorce.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-and-brad-pitts-children-remove-pitt-surname

### 2026-06-11: Brad Pitt faces family court battles as daughter Zahara drops his surname

Brad Pitt battles for sole control of Château Miraval while his daughter Zahara seeks to drop his surname, amid ongoing family legal disputes since their 2016 split.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-faces-family-court-battles-as-daughter-zahara-drops-his-surname

### 2026-06-05: Angelina Jolie celebrates 51st birthday amid family split with Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie, 51, celebrated her birthday in Los Angeles with children Knox and Pax as the family split deepens; eldest son Maddox has dropped the Pitt surname, and other siblings are also distancing from the

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-celebrates-51st-birthday-amid-family-split-with-brad-pitt

### 2026-05-30: Maddox Jolie files to drop ‘Pitt’ surname

Maddox Jolie, Brad Pitt’s eldest son, filed a US court petition to drop “Pitt” from his name, citing personal reasons. The move follows similar actions by his siblings and has left Pitt feeling “most hurt” amid

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-out-in-paris-as-son-maddox-seeks-to-drop-pitt-surname

### 2026-05-29: Brad Pitt's son Maddox drops 'Pitt' surname in legal name change

Maddox Pitt, son of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, filed to drop “Pitt” from his name, joining siblings who have already adopted only the Jolie surname amid a longstanding family rift.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitts-son-maddox-drops-pitt-surname-in-legal-name-change

### 2026-05-29: Brad Pitt's son Medox Jolie legally drops Pitt surname

Brad Pitt’s 24‑year‑old son Medox Jolie has filed to legally drop the Pitt surname, joining siblings who have already done so amid ongoing family estrangement.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitts-son-medox-jolie-legally-drops-pitt-surname

### 2026-05-29: Brad Pitt faces family and legal battles with ex-wife Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt’s children seek to drop his surname while he also secures a courtroom win in the Château Miraval dispute with ex‑wife Angelina Jolie.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-faces-family-and-legal-battles-with-ex-wife-angelina-jolie

### 2026-05-06: Angelina Jolie Wins Court Ruling Blocking Brad Pitt’s Request for Château Miraval Emails

A Los Angeles court blocked Brad Pitt from obtaining Angelina Jolie’s private emails about the Château Miraval sale, marking a win for Jolie.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-wins-court-ruling-blocking-brad-pitts-request-for-chteau-miraval-emails

### 2026-05-06: Actress Angelina Jolie sells Los Angeles mansion for $29.9 million, signals move abroad

Angelina Jolie lists her historic Los Angeles mansion for $29.85 million as she plans to move abroad after 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/actress-angelina-jolie-sells-los-angeles-mansion-for-299-million-signals-move-abroad

### 2026-05-06: Angelina Jolie Wins Court Ruling Over Brad Pitt in Château Miraval Dispute

Judge blocks Brad Pitt’s request for Angelina Jolie’s privileged emails in their $160 million Château Miraval lawsuit.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-wins-court-ruling-over-brad-pitt-in-chteau-miraval-dispute

### 2026-05-05: Angelina Jolie to sell LA mansion and move abroad after twins turn 18

Angelina Jolie is selling her LA mansion for $29.85 M and plans to relocate after her twins turn 18 on July 12.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-to-sell-la-mansion-and-move-abroad-after-twins-turn-18

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