Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie’s Daughter Shiloh’s Attorney Says Her Dropping Father’s Last Name Comes After ‘Painful Events’

Shiloh Jolie’s attorney on her name change

According to People magazine, attorney Peter Levine for Shiloh made a fresh statement asking for caution in media reporting. He emphasized the need for care in reporting on a young adult dealing with difficult experiences, making independent decisions, and going through legal proceedings.

Levine clarified that the 18-year-old didn’t publicly advertise her decision to change her name, so media reports suggesting otherwise are incorrect.

According to the report, Levine mentioned that, acting as Shiloh’s attorney, he was obligated by California law to announce a legal notice for a name change. This notice for Shiloh’s name change was subsequently published in the Los Angeles Times, fulfilling the necessary requirement.

In June, I learned from a trusted insider, following Shiloh’s initial court filing, that the Fight Club actor was “informed and distressed” about the ensuing alterations.

The source revealed to the publication that the actor finds it painful to be reminded of the children he has lost contact with. According to the insider, the actor deeply misses and cherishes his kids, feeling sadness over their absence. However, the insider mentioned that the actor is contentedly partnered with Ines De Ramon, yet the distance from his kids continues to cause him distress.

David Glass on Shiloh’s name change

A recent statement from a legal authority explained that it was necessary for Shiloh’s official name change to be publicly announced in a newspaper, despite being an unavoidable requirement for the process to proceed.

David Glass, a family law attorney based in California, provided more details about the situation to the media. He explained that Shiloh would need to submit a formal petition for a name change in court and give written notice to both parents. Additionally, she is required to publish an advertisement for four consecutive weeks before the hearing date.

Levine mentioned that the process of filing name change petitions usually proceeds smoothly with no complications, except for individuals with criminal records trying to evade consequences or obligations. He stated that he’s never encountered one being contested in court.

Glass allowed Pitt an opportunity at the court hearing for explaining why Shiloh, who is now an adult, feels estranged from him due to her mother’s influence. Moreover, the lawyer noted that since Shiloh has reached legal age, she is free to choose her own name.