A hearing on Monday for Shiloh Jolie-Pitt to drop her dad’s famous last name was postponed for technical reasons.
The name change for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter “was delayed because the court did not correctly finish the necessary background check,” a source told Page Six.
Shiloh’s lawyer, Peter Levine, told us in a statement, “Unfortunately, the court was unable to complete the background check ahead of today’s hearing, so the hearing was rescheduled for August 19.”
The attorney explained, “This is normal. A background check is required for all name-change requests. Due to a clerical error, Shiloh’s hearing has been rescheduled.”
We previously reported that the teen is seeking to change her name from Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie.
She filed to legally drop “Pitt” from her surname on her 18th birthday in May and paid for her own lawyer when she filed.
The 18-year-old recently published a notice in the Los Angeles Times to announce that she was dropping “Pitt” from her surname, court documents obtained by Page Six showed.
The filing stated the notice ran in the newspaper on June 17, June 24, July 1 and July 8.
Pitt and Jolie have been going through a years-long, contentious divorce. A source previously told People that the “Ocean’s 11” actor was “aware and upset” about the name change.
According to California law, a person is required to publish a request in the notices section of a newspaper that is in general circulation.
The former couple’s other kids have also dropped his moniker in public settings and school functions.
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt’s hearing to officially drop her dad’s famous last name has been postponed until August 19 due to a clerical error in completing the necessary background check. The 18-year-old, who filed to legally change her name from Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie on her 18th birthday in May, took the initiative to pay for her own lawyer for the process.In a statement issued by Shiloh’s lawyer, Peter Levine, he explained that the court was unable to finish the background check in time for the scheduled hearing, emphasizing that this delay is quite common in name change requests. Shiloh recently ran a notice in the Los Angeles Times on multiple dates announcing her decision to drop “Pitt” from her surname, as required by California law.The decision to change her name has not gone unnoticed by her parents, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who have been embroiled in a lengthy and contentious divorce battle. Pitt was reported to be both aware and upset about Shiloh’s choice, according to a source close to the family.It’s worth noting that Shiloh is not the only one of the former couple’s children to distance themselves from Pitt’s last name in public. The family drama surrounding the name change reflects the challenges that many families face during divorces, especially those in the public eye.As Shiloh navigates the legal process of changing her name, the attention to detail and careful consideration of her decision showcases her maturity and independence. Despite the delay in the court proceedings, it is clear that Shiloh is determined to assert her own identity and make decisions that are important to her future.Stay updated with us for more insightful content and the latest updates on news and trends. Your support motivates us to continue providing valuable information for our readers. Thank you for following along!
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Source: Los Angeles Times1
