In a shocking announcement, mainstream media was informed about the abrupt end of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage. This news elicited shock in fans who were still reeling from the highly publicized marriage of the celebrities. With six marriages between both movie stars, some naturally expected a windfall, but nobody thought it would be this soon. Now, let’s get on with the full details.
The Marriage and Divorce
In July 2022, JLo and Ben Affleck got married in an intimate wedding at Las Vegas, after which they went on to host friends in a reception the following month in Georgia. Who would have expected that this marriage would have ended so soon? Well, it did. According to information reaching us, Jennifer Lopez files for divorce proper. She went on to list the separation date as April 26, 2024.
While reports have it that the couple would be getting their fair share of assets in the divorce proceedings, court documents didn’t exactly show they had signed a prenuptial agreement.
With rumors making rounds on the cause of the divorce, the most concrete information that has been gathered so far is that there was some tension in their marriage, as the couple had been spotted in public at different times appearing separately, and without their wedding rings.
In everything being said, we must not forget that they had been going on and off for over 20 years. The stars had dated in 2003 when they met on a movie set, Gigli, and then got engaged.
However, they broke off the engagement in 2004, and then got together again in 2021 before they got married. This short lived marriage puts them on the list of Hollywood’s shortest marriages. So what’s the next step for them?
Financial Implications and Next Steps
Whether or not they had signed a prenuptial agreement, divorce comes with its own myriad of financial obligations. This requires that both parties share information on their assets and income to further facilitate the financial aspect of the divorce.
Based on the court documents, Jennifer Lopez would have to submit her financial disclosure form in 60 days. This would also give Ben another 60 days to respond, ultimately giving the couple ample time to sort through their finances and ensure that there’s a fair division between them.
This process also ensures that no party is hiding or misrepresenting their assets. In fact, the couple have had to place their $60 million house in Beverly Hills, California on sale in adherence to these proceedings. Rumors have also been suggesting that Ben has gone on to buy a new house in Brentwood while JLo is still house hunting.
Wrapping Up
While JLo and Ben Affleck are about to embark on a stressful divorce process,it is important to note that they are familiar with it. They had both gone through a total of six marriages, so what’s one more? Another question we have to also ask is, why is J-Lo divorcing Ben Affleck? We just hope it’s just two people mutually ending a marriage.