Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck seek divorce settlement approval

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Finalize Divorce Settlement

LOS ANGELES –

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially settled their divorce and are now seeking a judge’s approval to finalize their breakup. The former couple reached an agreement through mediation in September, just a month after Lopez initially filed for divorce.

Although the specific financial details of their separation remain undisclosed, it has been confirmed that neither party will be required to pay spousal support. Additionally, once the divorce is officially finalized, Lopez will be dropping Affleck from her legal name.

The high-profile couple tied the knot in July 2022, but their marriage came to an end when Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, citing a separation date of April 2023. Despite their initial split in the early 2000s, the couple rekindled their romance after two decades and eventually exchanged vows.

Following a brief stint in movies together, including the infamous “Gigli” and “Jersey Girl,” Lopez and Affleck went their separate ways, attributing their breakup to the intense scrutiny of the public eye. However, their reunion and subsequent marriage brought hope to many of their fans.

The divorce settlement was efficiently handled through mediation, avoiding a lengthy legal battle. Notably, the couple does not have any children together. Affleck was previously married to Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children, while Lopez has twins from her previous marriage to singer Marc Anthony.

News of the finalized divorce settlement was first reported by the celebrity website TMZ, providing closure to the chapter of Lopez and Affleck’s relationship.