Maddox Jolie-Pitt Files Legal Request to Drop Father's Surname

Maddox Jolie-Pitt, the 19-year-old eldest son of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has reportedly filed a legal petition to remove "Pitt" from his surname. The move follows years of public legal disputes between his parents, which began after their 2016 separation and subsequent divorce proceedings. Legal Filing and Surname Change Reports indicate that Maddox has already transitioned to using "Jolie" exclusively in non-legal documents and professional settings. The formal filing seeks to make this change permanent on all official identification. Sources familiar with the matter state that the teenager no longer uses the surname Pitt in any capacity where it is not legally mandated. Background of the Family Dispute The relationship between Maddox and Brad Pitt has been under scrutiny since a 2016 incident on a private flight from France to Los Angeles. Although the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services cleared Pitt of wrongdoing following an investigation into an alleged altercation, the event preceded Jolie’s divorce filing by several days. As Maddox is over the age of 18, he is no longer subject to the…