Brad Pitt: Keeping Quiet Over Dirty Divorce Secrets

Brad Pitt has waved the white flag in his divorce war with Angelina Jolie — to keep the skeletons from flying out of his closet! Sources told The National ENQUIRER that the “Fury” star didn't file a single response to Angie’s divorce suit, in a bid to avoid a nasty legal battle that could potentially harm their six children. But insiders added that the popular actor may be hoping to avoid any revelations about his sketchy behavior!

“Brad wants joint legal and physical custody, but if he actually filed papers, it would draw the battle lines,” a source said. “Angelina wants sole physical custody, setting up a possible custody war.” As earlier reported by The ENQUIRER, the frail actress was reportedly “fed up” with Brad’s boozing and pot smoking!

Brad also wants to wait for the results of an investigation into his confrontation with eldest son Maddox, 15, on a private plane just days before Angelina slapped him with divorce papers on Sept. 19.

The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services has been looking into the altercation. A source said that Brad “will be in a much stronger position if DCFS closes the case before he files his answer” to Angelina and her attorneys.

Another insider added that “no real progress” will be made in the couple’s divorce until the results of the investigation are reported to the estranged couple. Brad still managed to reunite with his five youngest children on Oct. 8. That was for the first time since Angelina filed for divorce — but he didn’t meet Maddox face-to-face until Oct. 19.