However, there is news on the blocks that Ben Affleck, together with Jennifer Lopez, are reportedly trying their best to finalize their divorce, which, of course, is excellent news –but might just take a little longer than the wedding, more probably. There are still some legal questions that have not been solved.
Ben and Jennifer have declared their intention to bring an end to their two-year marriage, and they are appealing to Wasser, the Hollywood high-profile lawyer, to help negotiate the terms of their divorce. However, other close sources reveal countless strains that have hindered the couple from reaching the noble settlement. This is among the significant misfortunes that the divorce process poses: The couple sold their Beverly Hills home. Citing a family member, Ben went for mediation because he was eager to close the issue regarding the house sale. It was for sale for $68m; the original price was $8m higher than this figure.
However, the deal went as far as getting to the intended buyer, only for the buyer to fail to proceed. It remained to be seen whether he would ever sell the mansion, and only thereafter would the divorce settlement become operative. The other major conflict in their divorce was the issue of money. The couple did not sign a prenuptial contract. Thus, there were issues regarding how much Jennifer should pay Ben during their divorce.
There is another disputed asset – or the other disputed area – which is Ben’s producing company, Artists Equity, which he runs alongside his friend and long-time business partner Matt Damon. Some sources claim that Jennifer will seek part of the business as community property, giving the divorce a new complex dimension. Yet they are both the top legal brains and are nowhere near settling this divorce. Moreover, the unfinished litigation does not just threaten the effectiveness of the whole process; it also threatens to drag the entire length longer than their marriage itself might have.
