As and navigate their , experts warn will need extra "care and support" throughout the process. This week J.Lo officially and building a blended family together.
While the pair were separated for 17 years, they both married . Jennifer shares twins, Emme and Max, 16, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony and Ben shares three children, Samuel, 12, Seraphina, 15, and Violet, 18, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. Throughout their relationship, the pair have always held their children as their main focus and always put their needs first.
And as they navigate the divorce process, experts urge them to continue to do this as it will be an emotional adjustment. Joe and Cheryl Dillon divorce mediators and relationship experts at exclusively told The Mirror: "While Jennifer and Ben don't have any children together, children can still form strong bonds and attachments to new adults that come into their lives." The experts continued: "Just like in any divorce, it's important for the couple to explain to the children that the divorce is not their fault and that the adults will continue to care for and support them, regardless of their marital status.
" During their marriage, the two families became one as the Hollywood pair bought a lavish $60 million home in Beverly Hills with 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms where they all lived together. Earlier this summer, the pair put their mansion on the real estate market and Ben has purchased his own bachelor pad. And as the families take a step in different di.