Shakira and her ex-husband Gerard Pique reunited in court on Thursday as they ratified their estranged child custody agreement.
The exes announced their separation in June after 11 years together, and last month said they had reached a suitable arrangement for their children Sasha, seven, and Milan, nine, after a 12-hour conversation.
They officially signed the deal in Barcelona, entering and leaving the court separately while being flagged by their legal teams.
Stepping out: Shakira and her ex-husband Gerard Pique met in court on Thursday as they ratified their separate child custody agreement
Shakira kept a low profile for the outing, opting for an all-black ensemble.
After recently starring in Burberry’s glamorous party campaign, the singer was seen wearing the British brand’s £1,790 trench coat.
She paired the garment with a plain black polo neck and wide-legged pants that brushed a pair of wedge heel boots.
Make an appearance: They officially signed the Barcelona deal, entering and leaving the court separately while being flagged by their legal teams
Family: The exes announced last month said they had reached a suitable arrangement for their children Sasha, seven, and Milan, nine, after a 12-hour conversation
Her choice of accessory was controversial because she completed the look with a £675 Balenciaga bucket bag.
There have been calls to boycott the brand after it found itself in the middle of a spiraling scandal over its use of sexualised images of children and references to child pornography.
Gerard opted for a casual ensemble by pairing a denim shirt with a black bomber jacket and skinny jeans.
Casual chic: Shakira kept a low profile for the outing, opting for an all-black ensemble
Chic: After recently starring in Burberry’s glamorous festive campaign, the singer was seen wearing the British brand’s £1,790 trench coat
Glamour: She paired the garment with a plain black polo neck and wide-legged trousers that brushed a pair of platform heeled boots
Controversial: Her accessory choice was controversial as she completed the look with a £675 Balenciaga bucket bag
Last month, Shakira and Gerard confirmed that they signed a custody agreement to avoid a fight in court.
Gerard, who retired emotionally from football last month, reportedly gave his blessing to his former partner’s move to Miami over the New Year with their two sons to avoid a lengthy legal battle.
Shakira’s wish to move to the town where she lived and where part of her family is based was reportedly the main sticking point in the couple’s previous failure to find an out-of-court settlement.
Low profile: Gerard opted for a casual ensemble by pairing a denim shirt with a black bomber jacket and skinny jeans
Layering: The sports star donned a navy baseball cap on the outing
They said in their joint statement: “We wish to communicate that we have signed an agreement which guarantees the well-being of our children and which will be ratified by a court in a simple formal procedure”.
“Our sole focus is to provide them with the highest security and protection, and we are confident that their privacy will be respected.”
Their statement continued, “We appreciate the interest shown and hope the children can continue with their lives with the privacy they need in a safe and quiet environment.”
It was signed: ‘Shakira and Gerard.’
Agreement: Last month, Shakira and Gerard confirmed that they had signed a child custody agreement to avoid a fight in court
Approved: Gerard, who retired emotionally from football last month, reportedly gave his blessing to his former partner’s move to Miami over New Years with their two sons
The Spanish press also reported that Gerard will be able to spend ten days a month with his children as part of his custody agreement with Shakira as well as vacations.
Catalan daily El Periodico, laying bare what it described as the ‘fine print’ of the couple’s agreement, said: ‘Gerard Pique will have his children 10 days a month and the full three holiday periods that govern the United States, with the exception of Christmas and summer holidays, starting next year.
“This Christmas they will alternate custody at 50% according to the Catalan regional government calendar and in the years to come they will do so according to the children’s school calendar.
“This is the pact that the footballer and his partner, Shakira, made regarding custody of their children.”
Struggle: Shakira’s wish to move to the town where she lived and where part of her family is based was reportedly the main sticking point in the couple’s previous failure to find an out-of-court settlement
They said: ‘Our only goal is to provide them with the highest security and protection, and we hope that their privacy will be respected’
If, as expected, Sasha and Milan start school in the United States at New Year’s, Pique will have to live between Miami and Barcelona if he wants to enjoy his full 10 days with his children every month apart from the holidays.
It was not immediately clear whether this might involve him looking for a home in the United States or whether he might end up doing a roommate with Shakira in Miami, which would see him spend part of the month in a property she vacates while he is in town. children can spend as much time as possible in the same household.
According to the Catalan press, Shakira and Gerard have also reached an agreement that means the star will move to Miami next year, after a marathon 12-hour meeting.
The summit meeting ended with the agreement lifting the main stumbling block in the couple’s ongoing attempts to reach an out-of-court settlement.
Rival La Vanguardia, who also reported on the deal “after 12 hours of negotiation,” added: “Milan and Sasha will go with Shakira to Miami.
“The children will spend Christmas in Barcelona but from the start of 2023 the footballer will say goodbye and assume a painful sacrifice so that young people do not experience an even more traumatic separation between their parents.
“He will be able to cross the Atlantic to see them whenever he wants. The costs will be borne by both.
Scans: Shakira was seen scanning her belongings before entering the courtroom
Digitization: Gérard followed the same procedures to enter the courtroom