Brad Pitt’s children are allegedly planning to ditch their dad’s surname for good.

According to National Enquirer, Maddox, Pax, and Zahara have only been using their mom Angelina Jolie’s surname. But the trio wants to eventually file the changes legally so that they will never be forced to use their dad’s surname again.

A source told the tabloid that Jolie is happy to know that her children continue to side with her amid her ongoing battle with Pitt.

“It’s music to Angelina’s ears. She’s always maintained the kids can make their own decisions but never doubted they’d see through their dad for the monster he truly is,” the source said.

The source also claimed that Jolie will do everything in her power to make sure that her kids won’t change their minds with regard to the side that they are on.

“Angelina has made it clear she will not back down, but Brad won’t be put off. He’s in it for the long haul. No matter what she throws at him, he’s still trying to see his kids as often as he possibly can. But sadly, it’s minimal. They’re making their own path now and are fully supportive of their mom,” the source said.

While it is true that Pitt’s children seem to be siding with Jolie, it’s not true that they want to legally remove their dad’s surname. If the reports were true, more reputable sources would’ve already given updates about the proceedings.

For now, Jolie is trying her best to shield her children from whatever it is that’s been happening between her and Pitt. The kids have not also been interviewed or asked which side they are on so no one knows for sure how they feel about their dad.

As of late, Jolie’s children live with her so this could be one of the reasons why they’re loyal to the Maleficent star. But when all her kids turn 18, they will be able to make their own decisions and decide if they want to spend more time with Pitt.

It is therefore very obvious that the tabloid is just exaggerating its claims about Jolie, Pitt, and their children. But the exes, on the other hand, are just focused on getting their points across.