Jennifer Lopez file for divorce from Ben Affleck

Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on August 20, 2024, at the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

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Sources indicate that Lopez felt heartbroken and had put in significant effort to make the marriage work.

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Lopez's children, 16-year-old twins Emme and Max, remain her top priority throughout this process.

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The official separation date noted in the divorce paperwork is April 26, 2024.

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Affleck and Lopez have spent considerable time apart during the summer, indicating strain in their relationship.

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This divorce comes two years after the couple married in July 2022, with a second celebration occurring in August 2022.

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Lopez is ready to move on from Affleck, feeling let down by him and perceiving no desire from him to maintain their marriage.

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Despite their issues, Lopez was seen wishing Affleck well on his birthday, showing a level of cordiality.

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