In a shocking twist, the marriage of a prominent Hollywood power couple has taken a dramatic turn as one partner has initiated divorce proceedings, revealing unexpected revelations. The surprising details begin with the decision to file the divorce papers solo.
Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, marking the end of their marriage that lasted over two years. She filed the paperwork with the Los Angeles County Superior Court on a significant date – precisely two years after their second extravagant wedding celebration.
TMZ has reported that the couple’s separation date has been officially recorded as April 26, 2024. This information provides a new angle on their surprising breakup.
JLo’s divorce filing coincides with the anniversary of their Georgia wedding.
According to reports, Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, coinciding with their second wedding anniversary in Georgia, where they had a bigger celebration. The couple had initially gotten married in Las Vegas in July 2022.
JLo Takes Matters Into Her Own Hands, Filing Divorce Documents Without Legal Assistance
It was unexpected when Lopez decided to file the divorce documents herself, without the assistance of a lawyer. She seems to prefer handling the process independently, which is often referred to as filing “pro per.” In addition, she chose not to seek spousal support and requested that the court reject any support for Affleck as well.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez reportedly did not sign a prenuptial agreement.
According to TMZ, it was revealed in the divorce documents that Lopez and Affleck did not have a prenuptial agreement. In spite of their prior marriages and considerable wealth, they failed to safeguard their finances. Due to the nature of their marriage, any earnings or profits made during their nearly two years together will be considered community property.
Bennifer Continues to Negotiate the Sale of Their Marital Home
Despite Lopez’s divorce filing, the issue of their financial settlement remains unresolved. Reports suggest that negotiations for the couple’s Beverly Hills home on the market have become quite tense. Lopez and Affleck are currently in the process of finding new homes, indicating the conclusion of their previous life together.
Lopez and Affleck gained widespread attention in the early 2000s when their relationship, famously referred to as “Bennifer,” became a subject of intense media coverage. They became engaged and appeared in “Gigli” (2003) and “Jersey Girl” (2004) together, but their relationship ended before “Jersey Girl” hit theaters.
In the following two decades, they each entered into new marriages—Lopez with Marc Anthony and Affleck with Jennifer Garner—yet they found their way back to each other three years ago. Since then, they frequently made joint appearances at public events, supporting and promoting each other’s endeavors. Affleck also made an appearance in Lopez’s Amazon Prime Video special, “This Is Me … Now: A Love Story.”
Lopez’s most recent album, “This Is Me … Now,” explores familiar themes from her 2002 album, “This Is Me … Then,” which was deeply influenced by her initial relationship with Affleck. Followers kept up with their love story through Lopez’s social media and newsletter updates.
In May, Jennifer Lopez surprised fans by canceling her summer tour, citing the need for quality time with her family. This decision seemed to foreshadow the couple’s impending separation.