Jennifer Lopez has offically filed for divorce from Ben Affleck and it's been revealed that they never signed a prenuptial agreement before getting married two years ago. Divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman, managing partner at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP in New York City, spoke to the Daily Express US about what that means and explained the next steps of what will surely be one of Hollywood 's biggest divorces. Newman admitted that she found the couple's lack of financial protection unexpected — especially since both have been divorced before.
Drake's 'ready and waiting to date' Jennifer Lopez after Ben Affleck divorce Revisiting how Jennifer Lopez spent the day on official date of Affleck breakup Newman said: "The rumor is that Jen and Ben did not execute a prenuptial agreement—which is pretty shocking!" "While I applaud the spirit of long-lasting love, considering Jen’s divorce record and Ben’s, it is so surprising that they would not have been more protective," she continued. Still, the divorce attorney added that despite both stars' "considerable assets and earning power, it is still surprising." "While I appreciate the optimism, it is pretty atypical for celebrities of this stature not to be more protective of their assets as well as wanting to spell things out to minimize any fights should a divorce occur.
"If they had executed a tight prenuptial agreement, there would be little to discuss and less fodder for the media to speculate about." Lopez and Affl.