Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Unconventional’ Move In Her Divorce From Ben Affleck Is Leaving Legal Experts Baffled

That one detail from the ‘Bennifer’ split that everyone can’t stop talking about.

Jesse

• Published in News
• August 29, 2024

It’s official, folks. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, the iconic duo that once epitomized Hollywood romance, are no more. After just two years of marriage, the "Bennifer" ship has sailed—straight into the murky waters of divorce. 

Fans worldwide have been left picking up the pieces of their broken hearts since J.Lo filed the papers on August 20. The timing of the filing was also uncanny—exactly two years after their lavish wedding ceremony in Georgia.

Their whirlwind romance was rekindled nearly two decades after their first engagement and captured the hearts of fans worldwide. From the surprise reunion to their star-studded ceremony, everything about Bennifer 2.0 screamed "meant to be"—until now.

Rumors of trouble in paradise had been swirling for months. When the couple put their Beverly Hills mansion up for sale, it only fueled the speculation that all was not well in the Lopez-Affleck household.

However, it wasn’t until recently that we learned the full extent of their split. They had, in fact, called it quits back in April—a mere nineteen months into their marriage. While “irreconcilable differences” were the reason cited on paper, the details of this divorce are far from typical.

Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce without the help of a lawyer. Let that sink in. In a world where celebrity divorces often involve armies of attorneys, high-stakes negotiations, and iron-clad prenuptial agreements, Lopez went solo—a move that one prominent lawyer described as “unheard of.”

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Evan Schein, a family law expert from New York's Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, weighed in on the situation, explaining the significance of this rare move. Given the complexities usually involved in splitting assets and untangling the financial lives of two megastars, Lopez's decision to go it alone has raised quite a few eyebrows.

Could it be that Jennifer is trying to keep things amicable? Or maybe she's just over the whole drawn-out legal battle thing? Whatever the case, her decision has thrown a curveball into the typical Hollywood divorce playbook.

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To make things juicier, it’s been reported that the couple didn’t even have a prenup—a fact that, if true, could make the divorce proceedings even more complicated. However, Schein doesn't foresee a drawn-out legal battle, even without a prenup. 

He believes that the short duration of their marriage will likely encourage both parties to reach a swift and private settlement. "It would be in both of their interests to resolve things quickly and out of the public spotlight," he said.

As Bennifer fans mourn the end of another Hollywood love story, the rest of us are left scratching our heads at J.Lo’s DIY divorce approach.

While it’s sad to see another Hollywood couple bite the dust, you have to admire Jennifer’s bold move. Here’s to hoping that both she and Ben find happiness—whatever that may look like for them.

Jesse