Why Shiloh Jolie Announced That She’s Dropped Brad Pitt’s Last Name Through A Newspaper Ad

Meanwhile, Brad is said to be “aware and upset” by her move to change her last name.

In a statement to an international publication, Shiloh’s attorney, Peter Levine, denied that she announced the name change through a newspaper ad but that it was in the newspaper as a legal notice as required. He maintained, “As Shiloh’s attorney, I am required to publish a legal notice because the law in California requires that of anyone who wants to change their name. That legal notice was published in the Los Angeles Times, as the law requires.” 

“In reality, it could not have been avoided,” Glass told George V Magazine.

Meanwhile, Pitt, 60, is reportedly said to be “aware and upset” that Shiloh dropped his last name. A source previously told a magazine, “He has never felt more joy than when she was born. He always wanted a daughter. The reminders that he’s lost his children is not easy for Brad. He loves his children and misses them. It’s very sad.” The insider also shared that even though Pitt is “happy” with girlfriend Ines de Ramon, the division from his six kids “pains him.” 

“… She has to file a formal petition with the court to change her name. And she has to run an ad 4 weeks in a row before the hearing is scheduled, in addition to giving both of her parents written notification,” he explained.

He noted that the Troy star doesn’t have much power to stop the name change: “These name change petitions usually run very smoothly and are granted, unless the person has a criminal history and is trying to get away from punishment or liabilities,” he continues.

“I’ve never seen one opposed in court. Brad could come to court and say, for example, that Shiloh has been alienated against him by the mother. … But because she is no longer a minor, she can essentially call herself whatever she wants,” he added.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt share six kids: Maddox, 22, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, Pax, 20, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16. The duo got separated in 2016 and have since been fighting a contenciosu divorce battle in court.

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