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It’s not shocking anymore to find out Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce after less than two years of marriage with Ben Affleck. The couple had not been okay for quite some time, and separation might be the best option for them to lead a more peaceful life.

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On Tuesday, the pop star filed for divorce without an attorney, just in time for their second wedding anniversary. Lopez wants to drop the Affleck surname and change it back to her original name.

Jennifer Lopez Files For Divorce Due To Irreconcilable Differences With Ben Affleck

Jennifer Lopezcontinued to wear her wedding ring in recent weeks as captured by paparazzi shots, but in her petition, the listed date of separation was August 06, 2025 as perThe Daily Mail. That means they were only together for less than two years after their marriage in 2022.

The singer had been married thrice before she tied the knot withBen Affleck, while the latter was previously married toJennifer Garner. It seems like fate just took care of things and made Lopez realize that she’s not going to witness the change she wants to see in her ex-husband.

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The ex-couple did not have any prenuptial agreement, which means they never expected their relationship would end indivorce. That being said, their individual earnings from the last two years would become community property.

It seems like irreconcilable differences are the root cause of why their marriage crumbled. An insider told the outlet, “They are very different people,” pertaining to Lopez being the social butterfly who likes to go out and Affleck the introverted homebody.

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It was also revealed that the way they spend time with their children won’t match. Lopez has a busy schedule so she prefers to travel with the kids. TheBatmanstar, on the other hand, rarely goes out of their house.

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TheJenny From The Blocksinger admitted feeling “disappointed and sad” after filing for divorce, but she knows it is for the best and it’s time to move forward. They were never meant to be, as evident in their tumultuous relationship. Despite the messy separation, they make sure the kids are the top priority.

Jennifer Lopez Shares Why She Took Ben Affleck’s Name

Many fans once questioned Lopez for changing her surname to Affleck, although that was already a tradition for many cultures. Shestatedthat people are still going to call her by the name she’s famously known, and the fact that they are married accounts for the name change. The singer was not fond of Affleck taking her surname either.

Her petition to legally drop Affleck’s name from hers only cements the fact that every ounce of romance is gone between them. They have been spotted together in public numerous times but there was no more spark of joy in their eyes.

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The result of the petition may take some time to be revealed, so stay tuned for more updates about Lopez and Affleck’s divorce. Fans are surely going to miss the Bennifer love team.

Ariane Cruz

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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.

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