Life in the spotlight: As she released a joint statement with estranged husband Tom Cruise regarding the dissolution of their marriage, and her lawyer confirmed a settlement, Katie Holmes seemed to be in high spirits.
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Katie Holmes' lawyer has confirmed her highly-publicised divorce with Tom Cruise has been settled, as reports emerge she will have 'sole custody' of their six-year-old daughter Suri.
It seems the couple have reached an agreement out of court, meaning the actor's beloved Scientology is no longer at risk of scrutiny with the religion's secrets being dissected during a trial.
Jonathan Wolfe said: 'This case has been settled and the agreement has been signed.'
Speaking to TMZ, he added: 'We are thrilled for Katie and her family and are excited to watch as she embarks on the next chapter of her life.
'We thank Tom's counsel for their professionalism and diligence that helped bring about this speedy resolution'.
A separate source also revealed that Suri will remain with Katie, and will be accompanied by her own team of bodyguards when she visits father Tom to ensure she won't be indoctrinated into Scientology.
The insider told Radar: 'Katie insisted that Suri's nanny and bodyguards always accompany her when she visits Tom... This will ensure a smooth and easy transition for Suri when she is with Tom.
'Suri is Katie's number one priority. Tom only has Scientologists that work for him and Katie insisted that her staff will always be with their daughter.
'Suri is Katie's number one priority. Tom only has Scientologists that work for him and Katie insisted that her staff will always be with their daughter.
'Under terms of the settlement, Suri isn't permitted to be exposed to anything Scientology related and this includes going to any Scientology churches, parties, etc. Katie made sure that this was ironclad.'
Fingers began pointing even before reasons of their split came to surface.
And earlier today, the rumours circulating their difference in religious opinion, notably the Cocktail actor's rigid Scientology beliefs, appear to have been confirmed in a joint statement from the couple.
And earlier today, the rumours circulating their difference in religious opinion, notably the Cocktail actor's rigid Scientology beliefs, appear to have been confirmed in a joint statement from the couple.
Camera shy: The usually-attention loving Suri hid her face beneath a blanket as she stepped out the car.
Released by their representatives, the notice states that they will continue to work together as parents and 'express our respect for each other's commitment to each of our respective beliefs'.
It's also quite the paradox they have asked for privacy, considering the charade Tom displayed with his infamous jumping on the sofa as a declaration of love for Katie during an interview with Oprah.
The formerly named TomKat reached their divorce settlement today - filed unexpectedly by Katie in the last week of June - and would have been fighting for custody of their six-year-old daughter Suri.
It's also quite the paradox they have asked for privacy, considering the charade Tom displayed with his infamous jumping on the sofa as a declaration of love for Katie during an interview with Oprah.
The formerly named TomKat reached their divorce settlement today - filed unexpectedly by Katie in the last week of June - and would have been fighting for custody of their six-year-old daughter Suri.
The statement, released today, said: 'We are committed to working together as parents to accomplish what is in our daughter Suri's best interests.
'We want to keep matters affecting our family private and express our respect for each other's commitment to each of our respective beliefs and support each other's roles as parents.'
Yesterday, 33-year-old Katie was seen enjoying a girls day out with her daughter.
She looked confident within herself, smiling for photographers while dressed casually in a double denim ensemble of flared jeans and a shirt with the sleeves rolled up.
Yesterday, 33-year-old Katie was seen enjoying a girls day out with her daughter.
She looked confident within herself, smiling for photographers while dressed casually in a double denim ensemble of flared jeans and a shirt with the sleeves rolled up.
New favourite haunt: Katie and Suri returned to the Children's Musuem of the Arts after visiting last week.
The pair were seen taking a taxi to the Children's Museum of the Arts, which seems to be a new favourite with the child after they were spotted at the same venue last week with a group of friends.
To coincide with the joint statement, more evidence has emerged that Katie had been planning to leave Tom for months before making the announcement on June 29.
A new report has claimed that she made the decision to fire Cruise's 19-year-old daughter Bella, whom he adopted during his marriage to Nicole Kidman, two months previously as she worked for the actress' clothing line Holmes and Yang.
To coincide with the joint statement, more evidence has emerged that Katie had been planning to leave Tom for months before making the announcement on June 29.
A new report has claimed that she made the decision to fire Cruise's 19-year-old daughter Bella, whom he adopted during his marriage to Nicole Kidman, two months previously as she worked for the actress' clothing line Holmes and Yang.
A source told the Hollywood Reporter that while Bella was stunned by the news, it has all started to make sense in the wake of the divorce announcement.
The source said: 'There was never any trouble between them. Bella called Katie "Mom." She was fired out of the blue, and once Katie filed for divorce, it all made sense.
'This was a carefully planned ambush. Katie didn’t want Bella working for her anymore because she was Tom’s kid.'
'Carefully planned ambush': Katie Holmes fired Tom Cruise's daughter Bella, seen here with the actress in 2010, two months ago when she was working for her clothing line Holmes and Yang, it has been claimed.
The decision to fire Bella was one of the first attempts Katie made to stand up to Cruise and the religious organisation of Scientology, of which the actor is a very vocal member.
Happier times: Katie is said to have been planning her split from Cruise for months.
Karen De La Carriere, a former Scientology executive who had been married to Scientology's president Heber Jentzsch, who has been missing for years, told the publication that Katie's move was extremely courageous.
She said: 'This was a very bold move on Katie’s part, but at the same time she knows these are different times and she has more support.
'Katie ambushed Tom and in so doing outwitted some of the most controlling people on Earth.'
Ex-Scientologist Marty Rathbun, who left the church in 2004 after 22 years at the top of the organisation, advised Tom to give Katie what she wants if he doesn't want sordid details of the Scientology way of life to be made public.
He said: 'Katie could blow Scientology wide open. If Tom’s smart, he won’t fight her on anything, even custody. He should just try to settle his way out of it.
'She could press this sole-custody issue and litigate it, and that would be the biggest nightmare in the Church of Scientology’s history. It would be a circus they couldn’t survive.'
Marc Headley, who was aided by police when he left the church in 2005, said: 'You're either in or out when it comes to Scientology.
'That’s why Katie is making custody such an issue in the divorce petition. If you’re out, the way she seems to be, they want to cut you off from everyone, including your kids.'
Custody battle: Katie is believed to have filed for sole custody of the pair's six-year-old daughter Suri.
Culled from The Daily Mail UK.
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