Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who recently filed for divorce, reportedly did not sign a prenuptial agreement. As a result, they will have to divide their assets and earnings accumulated during their nearly two-year marriage.
According to sources close to the couple, Jennifer Lopez did not mention a prenuptial agreement in her divorce filings. While the details haven’t been confirmed in court documents, reports suggest that no prenuptial agreement was made. This means that any income or profits earned by the couple during their marriage will be considered joint property and subject to division.
Shared Earnings and Personal Successes
Since marrying in July 2022, both Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have achieved significant career milestones. Ben Affleck has starred in films like Air and Hypnotic and produced The Instigators. He recently finished filming The Accountant 2. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez has continued to thrive in her career, starring in Shotgun Wedding, The Mother, Atlas, and the documentary This Is Me… Now. She also launched a new ready-to-drink cocktail brand, Delola, in 2023, and maintains a successful cosmetics and fashion line.
While their professional achievements have contributed to their wealth, there is a notable difference in their net worth. Jennifer Lopez is valued at approximately $400 million, while Ben Affleck’s net worth is estimated at $150 million.
Dividing Assets and Financial Disputes
In the divorce filing, Jennifer Lopez did not request alimony or post-divorce support from Ben Affleck, and she also declined to pay him any alimony. Despite this, the couple has not yet reached a financial agreement. Sources have reported that the discussions surrounding their finances have become increasingly contentious as they attempt to resolve matters, though no final settlement has been reached yet.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, marking their second wedding anniversary. In her divorce papers, she stated that she and Ben separated on April 26, 2024. Interestingly, Jennifer Lopez filed the paperwork on her own rather than through a lawyer.
A Long History and Multiple Marriages
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were once one of Hollywood’s most famous couples in the early 2000s. After an engagement in 2003, they called off their wedding just days before it was supposed to happen, disappointing fans. After their breakup, Jennifer Lopez married singer Marc Anthony in 2004, with whom she had twins before divorcing in 2011. Meanwhile, Ben Affleck married actress Jennifer Garner in 2005, and they had three children together before separating in 2015.
Both stars had a few more relationships before reuniting in 2021. In April 2022, Ben Affleck proposed to Jennifer Lopez with a $5 million diamond ring, and they married in a small ceremony in Las Vegas that July. A month later, the couple celebrated with a larger wedding ceremony attended by friends, family, and their five children.
As Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck navigate their divorce proceedings, the absence of a prenuptial agreement will require them to divide their assets accumulated during their marriage. Despite their success and wealth, the couple faces significant financial negotiations, with reports indicating that these discussions have become increasingly difficult. As they both continue to focus on their respective careers and families, it remains to be seen how the divorce will impact their personal and financial futures.
