Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's son drops 'Pitt' from name for mother's new film
Maddox Jolie-Pitt has dropped 'Pitt' from his surname in film credits, joining several siblings who have removed their father's last name following their parents' divorce.
4 Common Ways Kids Experience Parental Divorce or Breakup
Young children often feel helpless after parental separation, forming passive or controlling self-narratives that parents can counter by naming and validating feelings.
"We Are Divorcing and I'd Like to Take My Child to Therapy"
Custody arrangements determine who can consent to a child's therapy; ideally both parents agree, clinicians may request custody documentation, and disputes can be resolved with mediators or attorneys.