Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have officially finalized their divorce, as confirmed by court documents. This comes nearly 20 weeks after Lopez initiated the dissolution of their marriage on August 20. The couple, who rekindled their romance in 2021, had tied the knot in a small Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022 and celebrated with a larger event in Georgia with loved ones on the same date a year later.
Lopez filed for divorce exactly two years after their Georgia wedding, listing April 26 as the date of their separation, and citing irreconcilable differences. She filed without legal representation, requesting neither party seek spousal support, and proposing that attorney fees be shared. In the filing, she indicated that the full scope of their joint and separate assets would need to be resolved. Additionally, she requested to return to her former name, Jennifer Lynn Lopez.
Following the divorce filing, a source close to Lopez noted that she seemed relieved but still hoped to resolve their issues, emphasizing that she is not one to easily give up on love. Meanwhile, friends say that Affleck is doing well, focusing on work and enjoying time with his children.
Rumors about problems in their marriage began circulating in May when they were not seen together publicly for several weeks. Although they later reunited for family events, individual activities during the summer, including Lopez’s time spent across two coasts and Affleck working on film projects, hinted at continued distance.
Lopez recently made her first public appearance since filing for divorce at the Toronto International Film Festival, while Affleck was notably absent. However, they were seen together along with their children for a family lunch at a Beverly Hills hotel, suggesting an amicable co-parenting relationship.
Lopez reflected on her past year in a video montage shared on social media, highlighting personal growth and resilience, stating she has learned to embrace and release her feelings during challenging times.
This chapter in Lopez and Affleck’s lives emphasizes the importance of personal growth, communication, and resilience as they navigate their future separately while focusing on their children. This evolution can be seen as a hopeful reminder of the potential for positive transformation in the face of change.
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