Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are struggling to finalize their divorce even six months after their split, with sources revealing tensions are running high. A source told In Touch Weekly: “It’s been six months since JLo filed and nothing has been resolved. It doesn’t seem like they’re anywhere close to finalizing the divorce.”
The unresolved situation has reportedly become overwhelming for Affleck, prompting him to distance himself from Lopez and spend more time with his former wife, Jennifer Garner.
Following their split in August 2024, the former couple initially insisted on handling their separation peacefully. The insider shared: “They both said they wanted to do it amicably and have even talked a good game about wanting to consciously uncouple.”
However, according to the source, those plans have quickly unraveled as disagreements over dividing assets have taken center stage.
“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,” the insider explained.
Another source revealed that Lopez is frustrated with Affleck’s resistance to her terms. “JLo thinks Ben ought to just give in to all her demands,” the source claimed. However, Affleck refuses to concede, which has only fueled Lopez’s frustration.
“It infuriates her that he’s trying to come out of this on top when he’s the one that left her high and dry,” the insider added, noting Lopez believes Affleck should act more graciously in the divorce proceedings.
From Affleck’s perspective, though, the situation is far more complex. The source said: “He thinks he’s been more than fair and JLo is the one purposely dragging this on and nitpicking over little details.”
Adding to the strain, Affleck reportedly feels the financial imbalance between them is further complicating matters. “She’s worth more than twice as much as him, so it’s especially hard for him not to see this as her being vindictive and greedy,” the source stated.
While both stars claim they want to avoid further drama, the ongoing stalemate suggests the situation could worsen. “They both say they’re desperate to avoid more drama, but the longer this drags on, the worse it’s going to get,” the insider concluded.
As tensions rise, fans are left watching the unraveling of one of Hollywood’s most high-profile romances, hoping the two can resolve their differences soon.