Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after months of speculation over marriage status

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially decided to part ways, with Lopez filing for divorce on August 20. Their romance, which reignited in 2021 after being on hold for over 17 years, led to their marriage on July 17, 2022. 

This was after they had originally been engaged and planned a wedding for September 2003, only to postpone it. The couple split in January 2004 but maintained a friendly relationship. Interestingly, August 20 also marks the second anniversary of their traditional wedding ceremony in Georgia, which followed their marriage in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck without lawyer

Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court, citing April 26, 2024, as the date of separation. The 'On The Floor' singer is representing herself in the legal proceedings without a lawyer, as per DailyMail.

Although Lopez has not disclosed whether a prenuptial agreement exists, sources indicate that there is none. A source revealed, "She made every effort to save the marriage and is deeply heartbroken. The children remain her top priority." This will be Jennifer's fourth divorce and Ben Affleck's second.

In the absence of a prenuptial agreement, any earnings the couple has made over the past two years, including income from film projects and brand deals, will be considered community property.

Lopez, who boasts a net worth of $400 million, has released four films since marrying Ben, including her $20 million self-funded project, 'This Is Me... Now: A Love Story,' which chronicles their renewed romance.

Lopez is not requesting spousal support and has also asked the court to deny it for Ben. Reports suggest that her divorce filing comes amid ongoing disputes over financial matters between them.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s official divorce filing sparks discussion online

Following the announcement of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's official divorce, many users have taken to Facebook to share their thoughts and opinions on the matter.

One user wrote, "He’s just at fault as she is. She needs to go be single, be alone completely alone. Rest and re group for sometime….. like awhileeeeeee then come back. She’s so busy trying to be in love, girl go be in love with yourself." 

A second user added, "Feel bad for her … if you listen to her latest album or watched her This is Me .. Now short film you can tell she really loved him … 😢 and wanted it to work out."

A third user added, "He needs to go back to the other Jen so she can help him with his sobriety journey. She was good for him. I wish them both well."

One more person claimed, "I'm not surprised. It seems she's the problem in all her previous marriages and relationships." 

Another user added, "The definition of insanity written all over this one! Continuing to do the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome! Lol."

A last user added, "I feel sad for her. I believe in my heart she truly loved this man."

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have not been spotted together for months

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been entangled in tense settlement negotiations for months, during which they have sometimes stopped communicating entirely.

In May, the couple listed their $68 million Beverly Hills home for sale, just a year after buying it for $60 million. After struggling to sell the property privately, they made it public in June. Shortly after Jennifer Lopez’s 55th birthday in July, Affleck acquired a new $20.5 million bachelor pad in the Pacific Palisades. 

This purchase, according to a source, symbolized the 'end of their relationship,' though it reportedly felt like a 'stab to the heart' for Jennifer, who is still searching for a new home in LA.

Before Tuesday's divorce filing, Sources reported that the divorce documents had been 'finalized but not yet filed.' The couple has spent most of the summer apart, with JLo staying primarily on the East Coast while Affleck remained in Los Angeles. 

They even spent their wedding anniversary on July 16 in separate cities. Affleck was notably absent from Lopez’s extravagant Bridgerton-themed 55th birthday celebration in The Hamptons in late July.

They have not been seen together publicly since June 2, 2024, although Lopez was spotted leaving Affleck’s $100,000-per-month Brentwood rental home last week, where she visited him on his 52nd birthday along with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their children. 

Split rumors began circulating in late April following the release of Lopez's Amazon Prime Video documentary, 'The Greatest Love Story Never Told,' which revealed intimate details about her relationship with Affleck, including how he kept her love letters during his marriage to Garner.

Affleck reportedly found Lopez’s spotlight-loving ways a source of tension between them. Both Affleck and Lopez have been seen wearing and not wearing their wedding rings in recent months. A source said that Lopez feels 'humiliated' by the breakup and is 'furious' with Affleck, noting that their recent two weddings made the split even more painful.

Despite the separation, Lopez has maintained a close bond with Affleck's three children from his previous marriage—Violet, 18; Fin, 15; and Samuel, 12—and continues to spend time with them. 

Her 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme, from her marriage to Marc Anthony, have also developed a close relationship with Affleck. The source mentioned that Lopez is struggling to accept that the relationship is over, highlighting the complexity of blending families.

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