Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially filed for divorce, marking the end of their highly publicized marriage. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Lopez filed for divorce on Tuesday, August 20, coinciding with their second wedding anniversary. The “On The Floor” hitmaker cited April 26, 2024, as the date of separation.
No Prenup, No Problem?
The high-profile couple, who wed in a lavish ceremony in July 2022, did not have a prenuptial agreement in place, as reported by the Daily Mail. This absence of a prenup means that any income and assets accumulated by each party during the marriage, including proceeds from brand deals and film productions, will be considered community property.
Financial Disputes and Settlements
Lopez has requested that the court deny spousal support for Affleck, despite not seeking spousal support for herself. The couple’s financial disagreements have been at the heart of their separation, with heated settlement negotiations reportedly ongoing for months. Their financial tensions have led to a breakdown in communication, with both parties occasionally cutting off contact.
Property and Personal Moves
The couple’s $68 million Beverly Hills mansion, purchased just a year ago for $60 million, was put on the market in May. The property was listed publicly in June after attempts to sell it off-market. Affleck recently closed on a new $20.5 million bachelor pad in the Pacific Palisades, shortly after Lopez’s 55th birthday. Meanwhile, Lopez is still searching for a new home in Los Angeles.
The couple has been notably absent from public appearances together since June 2, with Lopez recently spotted leaving Affleck’s $100,000-a-month rented home in Brentwood. The split was further highlighted by their absence from each other’s recent significant events. Affleck did not attend Lopez’s lavish 55th birthday party in The Hamptons, which featured a Bridgerton theme, while Lopez was seen celebrating Affleck’s 52nd birthday with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their children.
A Flashback to Their Romance
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck first crossed paths in December 2001 on the set of their film Gigli. Their relationship, characterized by both romance and tumult, has now culminated in this legal and emotional separation. The absence of a prenup and ongoing financial disputes mark a complex end to what was once a celebrated reunion of two of Hollywood’s biggest stars.