It has been revealed by Shakira and her ex-husband Gerard Pique that they have a custody arrangement in place that will save them from fighting in court.
The couple, who announced their separation in June, issued a statement on Tuesday after a lengthy meeting with their attorneys that lasted 12 hours and concluded in the wee hours.
In order to avoid a protracted legal dispute, Gerard, who emotionally resigned from football over the weekend, is claimed to have granted his approval for his ex-partner to relocate to Miami in the New Year with their two sons Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7.
Shakira’s wish to move to the city where she used to live and part of her family are based is understood to have been the principal sticking point in the couple’s previous failure to strike an out-of-court settlement.
Pique and Shakira said in their joint statement: ‘We wish to communicate that we have signed an agreement that guarantees the wellfare of our children and that will be ratified in court as part of a mere formal procedure.
‘Our sole objective is to provide them with the upmost security and protection, and we trust that their privacy will be respected.’
Their statement continued: ‘We appreciate the interest shown and hope that the children can continue with their lives with the necessary privacy in a safe and calm environment.’
It was signed: ‘Shakira and Gerard.’
Spanish press have also reported that Gerard will be able to spend ten days a month with his children as part of his custody agreement with Shakira as well as holiday time.
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