Jennifer Lopez has made a move that many saw coming—she’s officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck.
But as with anything involving Jennifer, there’s more to the story than meets the eye.
The documents were filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, but interestingly, Jennifer Lopez did it herself—no lawyer involved.
Filing “pro per” means she’s handling this on her own, which adds a personal touch to an already highly publicized split.
The date of separation is listed as April 26, 2024.
While the couple tied the knot in a Las Vegas ceremony on July 16, 2022, today, August 20, carries its own significance.
It marks the second anniversary of their more traditional wedding celebration in Georgia—a grand affair that many thought would seal their love story forever.
It’s hard to overlook the symbolism of Jennifer Lopez choosing this exact day to file.
Now, here’s where it gets really interesting—Jennifer’s filing makes no mention of a prenuptial agreement, and according to sources close to the couple, that’s because there isn’t one.
This could have massive financial implications, as any earnings or assets accumulated during their nearly two-year marriage would be considered community property.
Since their wedding, Ben has been busy with high-profile projects, starring in “Air” and “Hypnotic,” and producing “The Instigators.”
He also just wrapped up filming “The Accountant 2.”
Jennifer Lopez hasn’t been idle either, with films like “Shotgun Wedding” and “The Mother,” as well as her music project ‘This Is Me … Now‘ and Netflix’s “Atlas.”
Given that this is Jennifer Lopez’s fourth marriage and Ben’s second, many would have expected a prenup to be a given.
It seems they both believed this was going to be their forever marriage, but reality had other plans.
In a surprising twist, Jennifer has waived spousal support and is asking the judge to deny Ben any support as well.
With no children from this marriage, custody battles are off the table, but the financial side is far from settled.
Despite putting their Beverly Hills marital home on the market and Ben purchasing a new place in Brentwood, sources say negotiations over their assets have become increasingly hostile.
At times, the tension is so high that they aren’t even speaking.
So, why did Jennifer Lopez decide to file now, while they’re still at odds over money?
In a no-fault divorce state like California, who files first doesn’t really matter legally—but when it comes to public relations, it can be a different story.
It seems that in this case, Jennifer Lopez wanted to take control of the narrative, filing on a date that holds deep meaning in their relationship.
As the divorce proceedings move forward, one thing is clear—this Hollywood love story is far from over.
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