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In a recent development regarding the divorce of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Lopez has expressed her intention to revert to her maiden name. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Lopez filed for divorce this Tuesday and opted to change her last name back to Jennifer Lynn Lopez.
Lopez, who adopted Affleck’s surname after their marriage in July 2022, seems ready to move on from the union as indicated by her recent filing. She entered the divorce proceedings under her married name, Jennifer Lynn Affleck, but has requested it be changed.
On what would have been their two-year anniversary, Lopez personally filed the divorce papers at L.A. County Superior Court without the assistance of an attorney. The filing did not mention a prenuptial agreement, and sources close to the situation have confirmed the absence of one, which comes as a surprise given their high-profile status.
Negotiations for a settlement have been ongoing for several months; however, sources indicate that the discussions have become fraught with conflict, leading to periods where Lopez and Affleck were not communicating.
This move to drop Affleck’s last name underscores the strained relations between the couple as they navigate through their separation.