Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially divorced, nearly five months after she filed for it: Report

Singer Jennifer Lopez and actor Ben Affleck are now officially divorced. PEOPLE reported it after obtaining the court documents. The judgment comes nearly 20 weeks after Lopez filed for a dissolution of marriage in August 2024.

Jennifer and Ben are divorced

As per E! News, Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially settled the terms of their divorce, bringing an end to their brief two-year marriage. As per the report, both parties have agreed on the terms of the divorce. The divorce filing, which was submitted by Lopez in August 2024, marks the culmination of their marriage, which began in a Las Vegas ceremony in 2022.

Jennifer and Ben’s divorce settlement

According to the settlement, both Lopez and Ben will retain the earnings they individually acquired during their time together. Neither party will be required to pay spousal support, and Jennifer will revert to using her maiden name, “Lopez,” after having changed it to “Affleck” following their wedding, as per E! News.

About JLo and Ben’s relationship, marriage, separation

Lopez had filed for divorce on August 20, 2024, citing the couple’s separation as having occurred on April 26, 2024. Speculation about their relationship had been mounting in the months leading up to the filing. Lopez’s solo appearance at the 2024 Met Gala and various promotional events added fuel to the fire.

JLo and Ben’s family

Despite their split, Lopez and Affleck maintained a cordial relationship, often seen attending family events together. In September, Lopez and Affleck were spotted at a family gathering with their children, including Affleck’s kids from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner: Seraphina, and Samuel, and Lopez’s twins, Max and Emme.

The former couple also reunited for a holiday meal in Los Angeles just before Christmas, sharing a meal with family members at Soho House, as per E! News.