jennifer lopez and ben affleck The divorce was finally finalized, and reports say the two parted as friends and “didn’t make any small talk” during the process.
The former couple’s marriage was plagued by divorce rumors early last year after they were not photographed together for several weeks.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck by August, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their separation.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez remain friends after divorce
About six months after the singer filed for divorce from Affleck, the two resolved their divorce through mediation, avoiding a court battle.
A whirlwind rekindled romance in 2021 led to a second wedding in 2022, but this marks the official end to their relationship.
This was revealed after the divorce mediation. in touch Affleck and Lopez said they never intended to “take shit” on each other and intended to remain friends.
“Jennifer and Ben are officially divorced. The only bright spot is that they never got ugly. Many people think that lawyers helped them resolve sticky issues on their behalf. “They both decided to divorce as amicably as possible,” a source told the outlet.
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The source added that the ex-couple was determined not to fight over the assets, although there was “a lot at stake”.
“Ben and Jennifer had no intention of spending money on each other. They respected each other too much for that,” the source said. “I’m not saying it wasn’t on their mind at all. It just wasn’t worth it. They have too much history together. In fact, they parted ways as friends. ”
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Jennifer Lopez keeps her expensive engagement ring, Ben Affleck got hers
Most details of the former couple’s divorce settlement remain private, but daily mail Lopez reportedly will continue to keep the engagement ring Affleck gave her when he proposed.
This stunning piece features a large green diamond in the center, flanked by two elongated baguette diamonds, and a matching trapezoidal diamond on each side.
The “Accountant” star reportedly paid around $5.6 million at the time of purchase, and its value may have increased since then.
According to TMZLopez kept her engagement ring and walked away with all the other jewelry Affleck had bought her during their marriage.
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The former couple had no prenuptial agreement.
The former couple turned to celebrity lawyer Laura Wasser to finalize their divorce without going to court. They didn’t have a prenuptial agreement, so extensive mediation was needed to decide who would get what.
It is currently believed that Lopez will keep all of the income earned since their separation in April 2024. Additionally, Lopez plans to remove Affleck’s last name from all official documents and restore it to her own.
Meanwhile, Affleck has no intention of giving up his stake in Artists Equity, the production company he co-founded with his best friend Matt Damon.
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The ex-couple plans to split the profits from their $61 million Bel Air mansion in Los Angeles after it is sold. The property has been on the market since July last year, but despite two listings, it has yet to attract an enthusiastic buyer.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck spotted together amid divorce
Despite their breakup, Lopez and Affleck remain on friendly terms. Due to the need for divorce mediation, they have been seen together several times since filing for divorce.
Most recently, Lopez visited Affleck before the Golden Globe Awards and was seen sharing a hug with his 12-year-old son, Samuel.
She also reunited with her ex-boyfriend last December and exchanged gifts to celebrate the Christmas season.
“Even though they are not romantically involved, they plan to remain involved in each other’s lives,” a source told Page Six about their continued relationship.
The source also claimed that the ex-couple will continue to “communicate when children are involved,” referring to their children from previous partners.
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Lopez has two children, Emme and Max, with ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck has Violet, Seraphina and Samuel with Jennifer Garner.
Jennifer Lopez is focused on moving forward with her life
While the divorce is being resolved, Lopez seems to be fully focused on her life. In a recent interview, she hinted at her plans for the new year and expressed her intentions.
According to the actress, she plans to “push my limits creatively and see where it takes me.” Daily Mail.
These plans reportedly extend to all of her businesses, “including acting, music, and producing and expanding JLo Beauty.”
He added, “I want to continue to evolve and try new things while staying true to myself and the people I love.”
Lopez also intentionally left Affleck out of her 2024 roundup, instead choosing to highlight special moments from her year, including cover shoots, performances, premiere appearances, and awards shows.
