Why Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck Didn’t Want Their Divorce To ‘Get Ugly’

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck lastly settled their divorce, and in accordance with stories, the pair parted methods as pals and “by no means bought petty” throughout the proceedings.

The previous couple’s marriage was stricken by divorce rumors early final yr after they weren’t photographed collectively for weeks.

By August, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, citing “irreconcilable variations” as the rationale for his or her cut up.

Nearly six months after the singer filed for divorce from Affleck, the pair have settled their divorce via mediation, avoiding a courtroom battle.

It formally marks the tip of their relationship, following their whirlwind rekindling of romance in 2021, which led to 2 weddings in 2022.

Following their divorce settlement, an insider revealed to InTouch that Affleck and Lopez by no means supposed to “get petty” with one another and plan to stay pals.

“Jennifer and Ben are formally divorced, and the one vivid spot is that they by no means bought ugly. Many thought that their legal professionals would do the nasty nitpicking on behalf of every of them, however they each determined to go away the wedding as amicably as doable,” the supply informed the information outlet.

The insider additional famous that whereas “there was loads at stake,” the previous couple have been decided to not struggle over their belongings.

“Ben and Jennifer weren’t about to nickel and dime one another, they revered one another approach an excessive amount of for that,” the supply famous. “I am not saying that it by no means crossed their minds, it simply wasn’t value it. They’ve an excessive amount of historical past collectively. They really parted as pals.”

Whereas many of the particulars of the previous couple’s divorce settlement will stay personal, the Each day Mail has reported that Lopez will preserve the engagement ring Affleck gave her when he proposed.

The beautiful piece options a big inexperienced diamond on the heart, flanked by two elongated baguette diamonds, with an identical pair of trapezoid diamonds on both aspect.

The “Accountant” star reportedly paid round $5.6 million for it when it was bought, and its worth has probably elevated since then.

Based on TMZ, Lopez stored her engagement ring and walked away with all the opposite jewellery Affleck purchased for her throughout their marriage.

The previous couple consulted celeb lawyer Laura Wasser to finalize their divorce with out going to courtroom. Since they’d no prenuptial settlement, vital mediation was required to find out who bought what.

It’s now believed that Lopez will preserve all of the earnings they made since their separation in April 2024. Moreover, she is going to drop Affleck’s final identify and return to her personal in all her official paperwork.

In the meantime, Affleck is not going to be giving up any stake in his manufacturing firm, Artists Fairness, which he based along with his shut good friend Matt Damon.

As for his or her $61 million Bel-Air mansion in Los Angeles, the previous couple will cut up the earnings as soon as it’s offered. The property has been in the marketplace since final July, but it surely has but to draw any dedicated patrons regardless of being publicly listed by the duo.

Regardless of their cut up, Lopez and Affleck have remained amicable. They’ve been noticed collectively a number of occasions because the divorce submitting, partly because of the have to mediate their separation.

Most lately, Lopez visited Affleck earlier than the Golden Globe ceremony and was seen sharing a hug along with his 12-year-old son, Samuel.

She additionally reunited along with her former lover final December, exchanging presents to have fun the festive season.

“They’ve each intention of continuous to be in one another’s lives regardless of not being romantically concerned,” an insider informed Web page Six in regards to the duo’s continued connection.

The supply additionally claimed that the previous couple will nonetheless “talk when it includes their children,” referencing their children from their earlier companions.

Lopez shares two youngsters, Emme and Max, with ex-husband Marc Anthony, whereas Affleck shares Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel with Jennifer Garner.

Because the mud settles on her divorce, Lopez appears solely centered on her personal life. In a current interview, she hinted at her plans for the brand new yr, exhibiting her intentions.

Based on the actress, she plans on “pushing my boundaries creatively and seeing the place that takes me,” per the Each day Mail.

These plans reportedly lengthen via all her ventures, “whether or not that is via performing or music or producing or increasing JLo Magnificence.”

She added, “I need to proceed difficult myself to evolve and to strive new issues whereas all of the whereas being true to who I’m and those who I really like.”

Lopez additionally intentionally left Affleck out of her 2024 recap, selecting as an alternative to spotlight particular moments from her yr, reminiscent of cowl shoots, performances, premiere appearances, and award exhibits.