Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck‘s widely publicized divorce is proving to be intricate and fraught with complications, according to TMZ. The lack of a prenuptial agreement means that all assets accumulated during their approximately two-year marriage are considered community property and must be equally divided.
However, as the outlet notes, this division is far from straightforward. One of the most significant assets at stake is Affleck’s highly successful production company, Artists Equity (AE), which the Justice League star, 52, co–founded with his lifelong friend, Matt Damon. Consequently, the Martian alum, 53, a major stakeholder in the company, might find himself entangled in the contentious proceedings.
Jennifer Lopez Could Earn A Portion Of Profits From Ben Affleck & Matt Damon's Upcoming Blockbusters, According To New Report
In November 2022, four months after Affleck and Lopez, 55, exchanged vows, Affleck and Damon established their company. According to reports, the Gone Girl actor's ownership in the firm is considered community property. Consequently, Lopez might be entitled to a portion of the profits from AE's recent and upcoming blockbusters, such as Air, Unstoppable, The Instigators, Small Things Like These and The Accountant 2.
Meanwhile, the Hustlers actress has been busy with her own significant projects, including Atlas, This Is Me... Now, The Mother, Shotgun Wedding and Marry Me. Affleck would similarly have a financial stake in these ventures.
Additionally, the former couple jointly owns a house in Beverly Hills, which is currently on the market. TMZ has reported that the property carries a $20 million mortgage, but there have been no takers yet.
Last week, Lopez initiated divorce proceedings against Affleck, and the duo has spent months attempting to reach a settlement. According to sources who spoke with TMZ, negotiations are still underway and have grown progressively contentious, to the point where there were instances of complete silence between the "On the Floor" singer and Argo star.
Another insider recently spoke with People Magazine and revealed that Lopez feels both "upset and disappointed" with Affleck as they navigate their divorce. The "If You Had My Love" hitmaker officially filed for divorce on August 20th, citing April 26th—their two-year wedding anniversary in Georgia—as the date of separation.
Throughout the summer, the Wedding Planner star and Oscar winner have largely remained apart, fueling rumors about the state of their relationship.
"It’s really hit her hard," the tipster told the publication. They added, regarding Lopez: "She’s very upset and disappointed with Ben."
According to the source, Lopez feels uneasy residing in the Beverly Hills mansion she and her former partner bought for approximately $60 million in May 2023.
"She and Ben bought the house for the whole family. It’s way too big for her and filled with too many memories as well," they added.
Lopez and Affleck's combined family features his children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner — Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 — alongside Lopez's twins, Max and Emme, 16, from her previous marriage to Marc Anthony.
The Maid in Manhattan actress submitted her divorce documents to the Los Angeles County Superior Court without legal representation. This action indicates that she likely "just wanted to get this over with" and proceed with her life, a legal expert shared with People last week.
