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Ben and Jen’s Love Story Takes a Surprising Turn

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have officially finalized their divorce, as confirmed by court documents acquired by PEOPLE. This decision comes approximately 20 weeks after Jennifer Lopez initiated the separation process on August 20, citing irreconcilable differences.

The couple, who reignited their romance in 2021, tied the knot in a private Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022. They later celebrated their marriage in front of family and friends in Georgia on August 20, 2022. However, Lopez’s divorce filing comes exactly two years after this celebration, listing April 26 as the date of separation.

In her filing at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Lopez opted to proceed without an attorney, indicating that neither party would seek spousal support, and requested the equitable division of attorney fees. She also noted that the specifics of their community property and obligations are still to be determined. Furthermore, she expressed a desire to restore her maiden name, Jennifer Lynn Lopez.

A source close to Lopez revealed that, while she may have felt relief after filing for divorce, it was not her initial desire; she wanted to work through their issues, emphasizing that the love between them still existed. In contrast, another source indicated that Affleck appeared to be thriving, especially with his work and parenting responsibilities, noting that he seemed content and focused on his projects.

Rumors of a tumultuous relationship surfaced in May when Affleck and Lopez were not seen together for an extended period after an outing in New York City at the end of March. During this time, Lopez attended several events, including promoting her film, while the couple did reunite later for family events, including her son’s graduation.

Throughout the summer, they maintained separate schedules, with Lopez traveling to Europe and spending time in the Hamptons, while Affleck was busy shooting a film in Los Angeles. Recently, Lopez made her first public appearance post-filing at the Toronto International Film Festival, where she starred in the film Unstoppable, which Affleck co-produced but did not attend.

Despite the separation, they were spotted together at a family lunch in Beverly Hills, showing a collaborative approach to co-parenting their children from previous marriages. Lopez reflected on her year and the importance of embracing emotional growth in a recent video montage on social media.

This chapter in their lives may have closed, but both Affleck and Lopez appear to be taking steps towards personal fulfillment and maintaining a positive environment for their families. Moving forward, fans can hope for continued respect and amicability between the two as they navigate their separate paths and support their children.


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