Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Finalize Divorce Settlement
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially settled their divorce and are seeking a judge’s approval to finalize their separation.
Court documents filed by Lopez on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court revealed that the former couple reached a divorce settlement through mediation in September 2024, roughly a month after Lopez initially filed for divorce. The filings indicate that neither party will pay spousal support, and Lopez will remove Affleck from her legal name once the divorce is finalized.
Lopez and Affleck’s marriage began in July 2022, marking the culmination of a rekindled romance two decades after their first engagement. Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, citing a separation that began in April 2023.
The couple’s relationship originally captured significant media attention in the early 2000s, when they became engaged and starred together in the films Gigli (2003) and Jersey Girl (2004). However, they parted ways in 2004, attributing the breakup in part to the pressures of public scrutiny. Their reunion nearly two decades later delighted fans and surprised skeptics as they tied the knot in a highly publicized ceremony.
Unlike some celebrity separations, Lopez and Affleck resolved their financial matters amicably through mediation, avoiding prolonged legal battles. Specific financial details of their settlement remain undisclosed.
The couple does not share any children. Affleck, who divorced actress Jennifer Garner in 2018, is the father of three children with Garner. Lopez, previously married four times, shares twins with singer Marc Anthony.
Their divorce settlement has drawn significant media attention, with initial reports emerging from celebrity news outlet TMZ. Despite the end of their marriage, the couple’s ability to settle amicably without extensive court proceedings underscores a relatively private and cooperative resolution to their high-profile relationship.
As the legal process nears completion, Lopez and Affleck continue to maintain their separate paths, closing a chapter on their once-celebrated reunion.
