Shakira and Gerard Piqué crossed paths again at the Barcelona courts on October 6, nearly four years after signing an agreement regarding the custody of their children. The reason for this new meeting is a review of the visitation schedule that both parties agreed upon in November 2022, following their separation.
The reunion between the singer and the former footballer comes at a time when both are leading completely separate lives on different continents. Milan and Sasha, aged 13 and 11, have been living with their mother in Miami since April 2023, while Piqué continues his life in Barcelona.
The 2022 agreement and its subsequent review
After lengthy negotiations, Shakira and Piqué reached a pact regarding the custody of their children shortly after confirming their breakup. That agreement allowed the singer to move with Milan and Sasha to Miami to continue her professional career, while she and the former FC Barcelona player organized the time each would spend with the children.
Almost four years after that pact, Shakira has requested a review of the established visitation schedule. This request brought both back to the Barcelona courts in what their legal team has described as a trial directly related to the children's visitation.
What Shakira is requesting in this new process
Following the court appearance, Shakira's legal team issued a statement explaining the singer's objective with this process. The statement carries a title that summarizes her position: Shakira asks that the effort not fall solely on the children.
With this phrase, the artist's defense points out that, until now, it has been Milan and Sasha who have had to adapt to the travel and changes resulting from the current visitation schedule. According to the statement, Shakira's intention is for the conditions of the agreement to be distributed more equitably between both parents.
An agreement in effect for nearly four years
Since the signing of the pact in 2022, Shakira and Piqué have maintained a long-distance shared custody scheme, with the children residing primarily with their mother in Miami. This new judicial phase represents the first known public review of that agreement since it was implemented.
Why this case is back in the spotlight
The reunion of Shakira and Piqué in court has reignited public interest in their relationship following their separation, one of the most high-profile in recent years. Unlike other episodes of their breakup, this time the focus is exclusively on the well-being and logistics of Milan and Sasha's visits.
The process is ongoing, and for the moment, no further details have been released regarding the specific terms Shakira seeks to modify or Gerard Piqué's legal stance in this new judicial chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Shakira and Piqué return to court?
Shakira requested a review of the visitation schedule agreed upon in 2022, which led both to appear in the Barcelona courts on October 6.
How old are Shakira and Piqué’s children?
Milan is 13 years old and Sasha is 11 years old.
Where do Milan and Sasha currently live?
The children have resided with their mother, Shakira, in Miami since April 2023.
When did Shakira and Piqué sign the custody agreement?
The agreement regarding the custody of their children was reached in November 2022, following extensive negotiations between both parties.
What exactly is Shakira asking for in this new judicial process?
According to the statement from her legal team, Shakira is seeking a more equitable distribution of the visitation schedule so that the burden of adaptation does not fall solely on the children.
Has the new trial regarding the visitation schedule been resolved?
As of now, the process remains open and no further details regarding its resolution have been made public.
