Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who have been married for two years, are reportedly having difficulty reaching an agreement, and it’s “likely to get ugly,” according to a report. PeopleEspecially since the couple doesn’t have a pre-nup agreement.
The couple eloped and married at The Little White Chapel in Las Vegas and did not sign a prenuptial agreement before their wedding. In her divorce filing, Lopez stated her separation date as April 26, 2024 and that her assets are “undisclosed.” According to California state law, only income and assets earned during their marriage are considered community property and subject to division. This includes their $60.8 million Beverly Hills mansion, which they purchased last year, as well as various projects and endorsements they have done since tying the knot.
Currently, Lopez and Affleck are engaged in mediation, a process that offers a less formal and faster alternative to a traditional divorce.
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Both Lopez and Affleck are slowly dealing with it
Even amid the confusion of the divorce, Affleck appears to be in a positive state of mind. He is slowly settling into his new home, which is in his favorite neighborhood, close to his kids. A source shared with People that Ben is “doing well” and “slowly settling into his new home” as trucks were recently spotted moving into his marital residence, which he once shared with Lopez. “He’s right where he wants to be: close to his kids and in a neighborhood he loves. He also loves working, and he’s very focused on positive things,” the insider explained.
Affleck recently closed escrow on a five-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion in Brentwood worth $20.5 million on July 24, coincidentally the same day as Lopez’s birthday. Meanwhile, Lopez has been looking for a new home since May but has yet to find a suitable property after the couple put their $68 million, 12-bedroom Crestview Manor mansion on the market.
Not just the Batman star, but Lopez is also reportedly coping well, although there is some “bitterness” over the separation. A source close to the singer and actress mentioned that “she still feels very lucky” despite the challenges.
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“She tried so hard to make things work, and Ben was okay with that. She is surrounded by family, friends and her kids,” the insider told People.
Lopez and Affleck’s legal separation was finalized on April 26, and Lopez officially filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court on August 20, citing “irreconcilable differences”.
