Jennifer Lopez has reportedly filed for divorce from Ben Affleck after two years of marriage.
The former power couple are believed to have no prenuptial agreement in place. Unlike most couples who use a lawyer for divorce proceedings, Jennifer is said to have filed the documents herself, reports the Mirror.
She cited August 20, 2024 as the date of filing and lists the date of their separation as April 26, 2024. Despite officially tying the knot on July 16, 2022, the couple celebrated with a grand and traditional wedding ceremony on August 20, 2022.
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According to TMZ, the documents do not specify whether there is a prenup in place for Bennifer, but sources claim that the couple did not sign one when they exchanged vows. The outlet claims if there is no prenup agreement in place, any earnings the former couple have made would be considered community property.
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Since their marriage, Jennifer has starred in Shotgun Wedding, The Mother, This Is Me… Now and Atlas. Ben, on the other hand, has appeared in Air and Hypnotic, while also producing The Instigators.
The documents reveal that Jennifer has waived spousal support and has also requested the divorce judge to deny Ben the same support. J-Lo is allegedly “heartbroken” over her choice to part ways with Ben.
A source close to the singer told to People Magazine that she’s poised to “move on” after spending the bulk of the summer away from hubby, amidst intense divorce whispers. The insider told the publication: “She tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken,” before adding: “The kids are a top priority, as they always have been.”
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During Jennifer’s first marriage to singer Marc Anthony, J-Lo became mum to now 16-year-old twins Max and Emme. In Ben’s previous marriage with Jennifer Garner, the pair welcomed three kids: 18-year-old Violet, Samuel aged 12, and Fin who’s 17.
Since Bennifer rekindled their relationship, the couple quickly became a blended family, taking on step-parent roles for each other’s children. But after a rocky few months, the former flames have officially decided to part ways.
A source close to J-Lo revealed that she was tired of waiting for Ben to make an effort and save their marriage, and is now ready to “move on”. The insider told People magazine: “She’s very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage.”
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The news won’t come as a shock to fans after the couple were rumoured to split for months before their separation. The former power couple reignited their spark in July 2021 and tied the knot a year on in an intimate Las Vegas wedding.
The pair later celebrated their nuptials in Georgia with their nearest and dearest. The former lovebirds first started dating in 2002 but officially parted ways in January 2004.
They both went on to marry other people following their separation. Jennifer is a proud mum to twins, Emme and Max, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Ben has three children, Samuel, Seraphina and Violet, with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
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Rumours of a potential divorce began swirling when Ben was spotted leaving their Beverly Hills abode. The pair were not seen together for a while until they reunited for Violet’s high school graduation.
In July, Jennifer found herself celebrating her 55th birthday and their wedding anniversary alone in the Hamptons. Meanwhile, Ben has been residing in California on his own.
Divorce rumours gained momentum when they listed their Beverly Hills mansion for sale. Ben swiftly snapped up a $20.5million (£16million) pad nestled between two affluent LA neighbourhoods, Brentwood and Pacific Palisades.
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The property, which sprawls across nearly an acre of land, was originally constructed in 1941 by renowned California architect Cliff May. Although Ben and Jennifer were recently spotted out and about in LA, it was Ben who stole the limelight with his dramatic new look.
The doting dad rocked a shaved mohawk, leather jacket and aviator sunglasses as he strutted through the street. He even went as far as shaving one side of his head almost bald to flaunt his punk rock transformation.
According to one report, Jennifer is not pleased with his dramatic makeover. A source told Closer Magazine that the star sees his new look as a sign of a midlife crisis, which she believes has contributed to their marital problems.
The insider told the outlet: “She’s saying this clearly shows that Ben is not in the right headspace and hasn’t been for some time – why else would he toss aside a wonderful marriage and put all the cruel moves like ignoring their anniversary, her birthday, the commitment and responsibilities they shared together, including their beautiful blended family.”
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