It was the reunion we never saw coming. After nearly two decades apart, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck (aka bennifer 2.0) got back together in 2021 and rekindled the kind of romance that only Hollywood can offer. But now, just a few years later, it seems like Bennifer 3.0 might be headed for its own split! Yes, you read that right– J. Lo and Ben have filed for divorce. Cue the collective gasp from millions of fans who were secretly hoping for a fairytale ending.
But before you start grabbing your tissues (or your popcorn, depending on how you feel about celebrity splits), let’s break it down and take a look at what’s really going on and what family law has to say about it.
Now, let’s talk about the boring stuff (but important stuff)– family law. In a divorce involving high-profile celebs like J. Lo and Ben, it’s not just about splitting up who gets the dog or the TV remote. These two have a whole lot more to divvy up. From multi-million dollar properties to lucrative endorsement deals, the question of how to divide assets will require some serious legal maneuvering.
As their children (ben’s three with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, and J. Lo’s two with ex-husband Marc Anthony), co-parenting arrangements will likely be central to the divorce proceedings. While it’s unclear if they’ve gone down the mediation route yet, the fact that both are in the public eye makes things a little more complicated than your average custody agreement. And let’s not forget about the green dress. Yes, that green dress– the one J. Lo wore to the Grammys in 2000, and which became a symbol of their early love. If there’s any “property” from this marriage that could spark a battle, it’s that dress. Will Ben get it in the settlement? Or will it be a “winner takes all” kind of situation… stay tuned!
So, while we can all sit back and watch the drama unfold, let’s remember that no matter how big the divorce settlement is, no amount of money can resolve the heartache of a broken heart. That is unless, of course, you’re really, really good at handling a press conference.