Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Settle Divorce, Marriage to End in February

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have reached a divorce settlement, officially marking the end of their two-year marriage. According to sources, the divorce will be finalized on February 20, exactly six months after Lopez filed for separation in August.

Division of Assets

Both Affleck and Lopez will retain the assets and income they acquired individually during their marriage. Affleck will keep his earnings from film projects and his stake in Artists Equity, a production company he co-founded with Matt Damon in November 2022. The company, launched four months after their marriage, has produced hits like Air, Unstoppable, and The Accountant 2.

Lopez, meanwhile, will maintain control over her projects, including Atlas, The Mother, and Shotgun Wedding, which she worked on during their marriage. Neither party will pay spousal support, as per the terms of the settlement.

Property Agreement

The couple also reached a confidential agreement regarding the $61 million mansion they purchased together. The property is currently listed for sale, though it has yet to attract buyers.

No Prenup Agreement

Despite not having a prenuptial agreement, the settlement closely mirrors the division of assets typically outlined in such agreements. The process was mediated by attorney Laura Wasser, a renowned expert in high-profile divorces.

Name Change

As part of the settlement, Lopez will revert to her legal name, Jennifer Lynn Lopez, dropping Affleck from her last name.

Timeline of Events

Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, citing irreconcilable differences. The settlement was reached in less than five months, ensuring a swift conclusion to their brief marriage.

With the finalization of their divorce set for February 20, both Affleck and Lopez appear focused on moving forward in their respective careers and personal lives.