Inside Brad Pitt’s Future Plans Following His Divorce from Angelina Jolie

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00:00With his ugly divorce from Angelina Jolie behind him, Brad Pitt is ready to move on.

00:04In this week's cover story, Us Weekly delves into his plans for the future

00:07and how his girlfriend inspired him to let go of his past.

00:10On December 30th, after more than eight years, the former couple signed off on their divorce,

00:15with a source telling us,

00:16"...there's a big sense of relief that it's over. A weight has been lifted."

00:19Now he is looking ahead, with the source adding,

00:21"...Brad wants to get his life back on track and put this behind him. He can start over again."

00:25Sources say he's hoping to eventually rebuild his relationship with his six children,

00:29and he's going full speed ahead when it comes to his romance with his girlfriend Inez de Ramon.

00:34A source tells us,

00:35"...Inez helped Brad move forward and think about the divorce in a new light.

00:38She brings out the best in Brad and brought a sense of calm and peace."

00:42Though Brad's divorce is now official, the second source explains,

00:44"...that the two aren't putting any pressure on marriage.

00:47They're committed to each other and are very serious."

00:49While the actor is happy to focus on his future,

00:52the source explains he doesn't necessarily need to get married again at this time.

00:56Pitt is hopeful, but realistic, about reconnecting with his kids.

00:59Last May, Shiloh had her last name legally dropped to Jolie.

01:03Zahara and Vivian also appear to only use Jolie.

01:06A source tells us,

01:07"...Brad isn't in contact with the older kids. It's a very sad situation for him."

01:12The second source says Pitt and the twins don't have a super close relationship,

01:16adding,

01:16"...he always reaches out and is hopeful things will eventually get better one day."

01:21And the actor is cautiously optimistic about keeping the peace with Jolie

01:25and is relieved the divorce is finalized.

01:28A source tells us,

01:29"...he closed that chapter many years ago and can't believe it was dragged out this long,

01:34but he knows there's still more to come with Miroval.

01:37This was just one hurdle for him. Still, he's happy to have it behind him."