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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Divorce Entangled by Beverly Hills Property Dispute

Lopez's larger financial investment in their shared home complicates asset division amid ongoing divorce proceedings.

 US actress Jennifer Lopez and actor Ben Affleck arrive for a special screening of Marry Me at the Directors Guild of America (DGA)
FILE - Jennifer Lopez's candid interview about her divorce surprised Ben Affleck, who didn't expect her to discuss it so soon.
(Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Ben Affleck and cast member Jennifer Lopez attend a premiere for the film This Is Me... Now: A Love Story in Los Angeles, California, U.S. February 13, 2024.
Jennifer Lopez, and Ben Affleck at a photo call for a special screening of Marry Me in 2022

Overview

  • Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck in August 2024, citing irreconcilable differences after a summer spent apart.
  • The couple did not have a prenuptial agreement, making the division of their assets, including a $68 million Beverly Hills home, contentious.
  • Lopez reportedly invested more money into the marital home, potentially complicating the property division as community assets.
  • Despite the divorce, Lopez remains optimistic, focusing on her children's future and cherishing positive memories with Affleck.
  • Affleck was reportedly surprised by Lopez's candid interview about their split, but understands her need to express her feelings publicly.