AceShowbiz - Shiloh Jolie-Pitt's legal motion to drop the "Pitt" from her surname was officially granted recently, following her filing on her 18th birthday in May. The court ruling, confirmed by multiple sources, shows the change was finalized by a judge who signed off on the petition. Shiloh's name is now legally Shiloh Nouvel Jolie.

The move is part of a broader trend within the Jolie-Pitt family. Shiloh's siblings have also begun to disassociate from Brad Pitt. Earlier this year, Vivienne, one of the twins shared by the former couple, was listed as "Vivienne Jolie" in the Playbill for the Broadway production "The Outsiders," which she co-produced with her mother. Similarly, Zahara introduced herself as "Zahara Marley Jolie" during her induction into the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Spelman College.

The process of changing a name in California involves multiple steps, including a legal mandate to publish the name-change petition in a newspaper. Shiloh adhered to this requirement, publishing her announcement in the Los Angeles Times over several weeks in June and July. However, her initial hearing in July was postponed due to an incomplete background check, a clerical error noted by her lawyer Peter Levine.

Despite the administrative hiccups, the legal change was finally completed, marking a profound shift in Shiloh's personal narrative. "Shiloh hired her own lawyer and paid for it herself, so Angie doesn't know and can't speak for it," an insider told Entertainment Tonight, highlighting Shiloh's independence and determination.

Brad Pitt, reportedly aware and distressed by the decision, has faced a strenuous relationship with his children, especially since his high-profile divorce from Angelina Jolie in 2016. "After years of legal battles, Brad still isn't ready to give up on his children," a source revealed to Us Weekly. "But knowing his children are dropping his last name is upsetting."

While the former power couple remains entangled in ongoing legal disputes, including custody arrangements and property issues like shares of their French winery, the children appear to be making moves towards greater autonomy and individual identity. The tenor of these developments underscores not just familial discord but also the complexities of growing up in the public eye.

As Shiloh and her siblings navigate their futures, their choices indicate a clear desire to carve out lives distinct from the tumultuous legacies of their parents.