Celebrity couples have a way of capturing the public's attention – just look at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. But arguably the couple that's been grabbing the most headlines lately has been Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who are currently in the midst of a very public breakup. And with no prenuptial agreement in place, a very famous Los Angeles lawyer is helping Ben Affleck and JLo mediate their divorce.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce in August, close to the couple's second wedding anniversary. Fans have been waiting to see if they end up facing off in court, especially without a prenuptial agreement to protect their financial assets. TMZ They are reportedly getting help, as they were photographed with celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser. From the looks of it, they are working hard to come to a settlement that both parties can agree on.
According to this report, Wasser has been facilitating the couple's divorce for months. Therefore, it is likely that this happened while rumors were circulating throughout the summer. During this time, they were photographed without wedding rings, as Affleck and Lopez were rumored to be living apart.
Lopez and Affleck are reportedly having trouble deciding who will get what in the divorce, and that's where Laura Wasser comes in. For example, TMZ It was also recently reported that the former couple's mansion was in escrow. While they initially had a hard time finding offers for the $68 million property, the question now is how the money will be split between the two celebrities once the deal is official. Either way, there are expected to be financial losses given the money they invested in renovations.
One of the ways money presumably factors into Affleck and Lopez's divorce is related to joint projects. The couple reportedly lost millions in This is me… now: a love story (which can be streamed with an Amazon Prime subscription). While they have kept negotiations behind closed doors, one has to assume that this influences how things will be divided between them.
Another major asset that is reportedly an issue while Affleck and JLo are divorcing is their production company Artists Equity, which was formed while the couple was married in 2022. Since there was no prenuptial agreement, they must decide whether Ben will keep everything or if Lopez is entitled to any future money the company makes.
This shows how risky celebrity divorce can be and why it takes so long for some ex-couples to go through the court system. A good example is the seven-year court battle between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan have also been at odds for years.
While the details of their divorce are unclear, Affleck and Lopez's careers continue to thrive. Check out 2025 movie release dates to plan your New Year's Eve movie trips.