Jennifer Lopez has taken a significant step and filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, a move that many anticipated. However, there are surprising elements in this development, including the timing of her decision.
On Tuesday, Jennifer submitted the legal paperwork to the L.A. County Superior Court, notably doing so without legal representation. She filed the documents on her own, without the assistance of an attorney.
In the filing, Jennifer cites their separation date as April 26, 2024. The couple, who married in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022, share a special connection to today, August 20, which is significant in their relationship history. It's the second anniversary of their larger, more traditional wedding celebration in Georgia, making Jennifer’s decision to file today seem far from coincidental.
The most unexpected twist in this story is that Jennifer's filing doesn't mention whether a prenuptial agreement exists. Sources close to the matter reveal that there is, in fact, no prenup. This absence could have significant financial implications, as any earnings or assets acquired during their nearly two-year marriage would be considered community property.
For example, since their wedding, Ben has starred in films like "Air" and "Hypnotic" and produced "The Instigators." He also just wrapped filming "The Accountant 2." Meanwhile, Jennifer has been busy with projects like "Shotgun Wedding," "The Mother," "This Is Me ... Now," and "Atlas."
What’s particularly surprising is that, despite this being Jennifer's fourth marriage and Ben's second, a prenuptial agreement was never put in place. It appears they both believed this marriage would last forever, but unfortunately, it did not.
In the documents, Jennifer has waived her right to spousal support and is requesting that the judge also deny any support for Ben.
Source: https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/20/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-file-divorce/
On Tuesday, Jennifer submitted the legal paperwork to the L.A. County Superior Court, notably doing so without legal representation. She filed the documents on her own, without the assistance of an attorney.
In the filing, Jennifer cites their separation date as April 26, 2024. The couple, who married in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022, share a special connection to today, August 20, which is significant in their relationship history. It's the second anniversary of their larger, more traditional wedding celebration in Georgia, making Jennifer’s decision to file today seem far from coincidental.
The most unexpected twist in this story is that Jennifer's filing doesn't mention whether a prenuptial agreement exists. Sources close to the matter reveal that there is, in fact, no prenup. This absence could have significant financial implications, as any earnings or assets acquired during their nearly two-year marriage would be considered community property.
For example, since their wedding, Ben has starred in films like "Air" and "Hypnotic" and produced "The Instigators." He also just wrapped filming "The Accountant 2." Meanwhile, Jennifer has been busy with projects like "Shotgun Wedding," "The Mother," "This Is Me ... Now," and "Atlas."
What’s particularly surprising is that, despite this being Jennifer's fourth marriage and Ben's second, a prenuptial agreement was never put in place. It appears they both believed this marriage would last forever, but unfortunately, it did not.
In the documents, Jennifer has waived her right to spousal support and is requesting that the judge also deny any support for Ben.
Source: https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/20/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-file-divorce/