Brad Pitt's kids Zahara and Maddox take out newspaper ads to officially drop 'Pitt' from last name - Page Six
Zahara and Maddox Jolie-Pitt have taken the legal step of publishing newspaper notices to officially drop their father Brad Pitt's surname. This follows their informal use of the name Jolie in professional and academic settings.
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The public nature of this legal process highlights the ongoing personal family dynamics of high-profile celebrities and the legal requirements for name changes in California.
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Add Page Six on Google Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s kids Zahara and Maddox took out newspaper ads as the next step in officially dropping their father’s last name.
Court documents obtained by Page Six on Monday show that Zahara, 21, published her petition to drop the actor’s surname in the Los Angeles Daily Journal once a week for four consecutive weeks.
The filing states that her notice ran in the paper on June 16, June 23, June 30 and July 7.
The newspaper ad also calls for anyone opposing the change to submit a written opposition before the final hearing.
Zahara now has a scheduled Sept. 28 court hearing for a judge to rule on the motion. If no one objects, the judge can approve the request.
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