Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s highly publicized divorce has taken a turn for the worse, with tensions reportedly escalating behind the scenes. After nearly six months of back-and-forth drama surrounding their split, the couple is struggling to finalize the details.
According to In Touch, the situation has become “increasingly tense and argumentative.” Affleck has been spending more time with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner while avoiding Lopez, which has only added to the complexities of their co-parenting arrangement. Both stars are trying to ensure a smooth transition for their blended families, but their conflicting priorities are making this difficult.
The source said, “They both said they wanted to do it amicably and have even talked a good game about wanting to consciously uncouple, but that plan seems to be out the window because they can’t agree on how to divide things up, which of course is affecting things.”
Lopez filed for divorce on their second wedding anniversary without legal representation, and since then, they have largely kept their distance from each other. Despite their initial intentions to part peacefully, unresolved issues have caused frustration on both sides. Lopez feels sidelined and believes Affleck should be more accommodating in meeting her demands. However, Affleck believes he has been fair and accuses Lopez of deliberately prolonging the process.
The couple’s financial disparities complicate matters further, as Lopez’s net worth of $400 million significantly outweighs Affleck’s $150 million. With no prenup in place, discussions about asset division have become contentious. Sources indicate that both parties are desperate to avoid further drama, but the longer the divorce drags on, the more difficult it becomes.
Lopez has been encouraging Affleck to prioritize their blended family dynamic. They share five children from previous relationships, Affleck’s three with Garner and Lopez’s twins from her marriage to Marc Anthony. Lopez believes establishing a strong foundation for their families is crucial following the divorce.