Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially calling it quits. JLo filed for divorce from Affleck on Tuesday, August 20, and the details of how things went down are definitely confusing the couple’s fans. The divorce bombshell is no surprise, as the couple have been ducking split rumors for months. However, now that they’re making it official, it’s being revealed that things could get surprisingly messy between the once loved-up duo.
TMZ reports that Jennifer Lopez opted to file for divorce on the anniversary of their traditional second wedding ceremony, which they held in Georgia. They officially got married in Las Vegas but opted for another ceremony weeks later. It may not be a coincidence that JLo picked the special date to make the end of her marriage to Ben Affleck headline news.
However, the divorce filing date isn’t the only surprising turn of events in Lopez and Affleck’s divorce. JLo didn’t disclose knowledge of any prenup between she and Ben. Meanwhile, sources tell the outlet that there was no prenup for the wealthy couple. This could turn into a messy situation as any money made during the couple’s two-year marriage would be subject to be split between them if a prenup doesn’t exist.
Jennifer Lopez Raises Eyebrows As She Files For Divorce From Ben Affleck
The court documents also reveal that Lopez didn’t ask for any spousal support but did ask that the judge waive Affleck’s right to support as well. Perhaps the most surprising twist of events is that JLo’s filing was not done by a lawyer. This means that the singer filed on her own without an attorney, which certainly raises eyebrows.
Sources tell the outlet that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s money issues are still at hand. They’re looking to sell the mansion that they bought together during their marriage. The couple have reportedly been trying to settle their issues before filing for divorce. However, an insider claims that things weren’t going well and that the duo were barely speaking amid the drama. Of course, fans had plenty to say about the divorce news.
“Somewhere Jennifer Garner is laughing,” one person tweeted.
“Filing for divorce on your wedding anniversary is crazy,” another wrote.
“Dating and then breaking up just to reconnect years later and get married just to divorce…welcome back old Hollywood,” a third comment read.
“It’s sad to see them part ways, especially on such a significant date. Wishing them both peace and healing during this difficult time,” a fourth social media user quipped.
This marks Jennifer Lopez’s fourth divorce and the second for Ben Affleck.
