Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have reached a custody agreement amidst divorce proceedings

Brad Pitt with kids Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt and Maddox Jolie-Pitt. Photo / Getty Images

Angelina Jolie will continue to have sole custody of her six children with Brad Pitt in a joint agreement reached by the actors.

The agreement calls for the former couple's six children, who range in ages from 8 to 15, to continue to have "therapeutic visits" with Pitt, a representative for Jolie has said.

Jolie filed for divorce in September, days after Pitt was involved in a disturbance during a private fight with his family. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the breakup, and a lawyer said at the time she filed for divorce "for the health of the family".

Angelina and Brad with their son Maddox. Photo / AP

Monday's statement said the agreement was reached more than a week ago in consultation with childcare professionals. It says no further details could be provided, and it makes no mention of an investigation by child welfare workers into the plane incident.

Pitt and Jolie reached a temporary custody agreement in late September that included at least some of the same terms - visitation with his children and both sides agreeing to meetings with therapists.

"We believe that all sides are committed to healing the family and ask for your consideration during this difficult time," the statement said.

A representative for Pitt declined comment.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been attempting to settle the terms of their divorce since September. Photo / AP

The actor filed a legal response to the divorce on Friday and sought joint custody of the children. Whether a judge will have to weigh in on the agreement was not immediately clear, although many parents are able to work out custody agreements without a formal hearing.

Pitt's filing does not include any new details about the couple's breakup. Pitt cited irreconcilable differences and makes no mention of a prenuptial agreement that will govern how the pair divides their assets. He also cites September 15 as the day of their separation, one day after the alleged plane altercation between Pitt and his 15-year-old son, Maddox.

Pitt was accused of being abusive toward the teenager, sources told The Associated Press, but authorities were not notified when the plane landed in Minnesota.

The actors were married for two years and together for 12 years after becoming close while filming 2005's Mr & Mrs. Smith.