A Timeline of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Ongoing Divorce Legal Battle

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This post was originally published in 2016 and was updated with new information as it became available.

In September 2016, news broke that Angelina Jolie had filed for divorce from Brad Pitt after 11 years together and two years of marriage. After their split, the 'Maleficent' actor's attorney Robert Offer said his decision to end his high-profile romance with Pitt was "for the health of the family." Pitt released his own statement shortly after, telling People, "I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our children."

Five years later, Pitt and Jolie are still working to untangle their marriage, with recent revelations and allegations surrounding a 2016 incident that preceded the couple's split. Keep reading to learn all about everything that happened between Pitt and Jolie.

Jolie files for divorce from Pitt. Jolie filed papers to end their marriage on September 19, 2016, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking sole physical custody of their six children, Maddox, Pax, Shiloh, Zahara and twins Vivienne and Knox. She also asked the judge to grant visitation rights to Pitt. Jolie's attorney, Offer, releases a statement on her behalf. After news of their divorce made headlines on Sept. 20, 2016, Jolie's attorney said her decision to divorce was made "for the health of the family," but did not respond to questions. 'other questions. Pitt issues a statement. The actor opened up about the split in a statement to People the same day, making it clear he puts their children first. "I kindly ask the press to give [the children] the space they deserve during this difficult time," he said. More details on their divorce surface. In an exclusive report by