The legal battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over the sale of their French vineyard, Château Miraval, intensifies as legal experts May Mailman and Bryan Rotella break down the complexities of their feud and its potential impact on their children and assets.
The ongoing legal battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has reached new heights as the former couple clashes over the sale of their French vineyard, Château Miraval. Legal experts May Mailman and Bryan Rotella provide their insights into the complexities of the dispute and its potential consequences for the actors and their family.
Pitt filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Jolie in February 2022, alleging that she sold her portion of the vineyard to the Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler without his consent. The lawsuit claims that Pitt and Jolie had an agreement that neither party could sell their interests in Château Miraval without the other's approval.
Jolie's legal team maintains that she had the right to sell her shares in the vineyard and that Pitt was not fulfilling his obligations as a co-owner. They also claim that Pitt has been using the vineyard as a personal playground rather than a business venture.
The legal battle has taken a new turn as Jolie claims she backed out of the vineyard sale because Pitt required her to sign an NDA. NDAs are often used in celebrity divorces to prevent the release of sensitive information, but they can also be used to silence or deter witnesses in legal proceedings.
The custody battle between Pitt and Jolie has been ongoing since their separation in 2016. Pitt claims that Jolie has been encouraging their children to avoid spending time with him during custody visits. Jolie's alleged sabotage of Pitt's relationship with their kids has been a major factor in the vineyard dispute.
Mailman and Rotella offer their perspectives on the legal complexities of the 'Brangelina' feud. "This is a case of two celebrities with a lot of money and power fighting over a valuable asset," says Rotella. "The outcome could have significant financial and personal consequences for both parties."
The experts agree that the ongoing legal battle could have a negative impact on the couple's six children. "These children are seeing their parents go through a very public and acrimonious divorce," Mailman explains. "It's likely to be traumatic for them."
"It's hard to say who will ultimately prevail in this dispute," says Rotella. "Both Pitt and Jolie have strong legal arguments. It will likely come down to the details of their agreement and the credibility of the witnesses."
The fate of Château Miraval remains uncertain. If Pitt prevails in his lawsuit, he may be able to regain control of the vineyard. However, if Jolie's defense holds up, she may be able to sell her shares to a buyer of her choice.
The legal battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is ongoing, and new developments are expected. Fox News will continue to provide updates on this story as they become available.
