Ben Affleck treats himself to ice cream with his kids in LA - as it's revealed Jennifer Lopez divorce was 'planned' by couple before she filed Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Jacqueline Lindenberg and Brittany Chain and Marjorie Hernandez and Joe Hutchison For Dailymail.Com Published: 03:14 EDT, 24 August 2024 | Updated: 03:14 EDT, 24 August 2024 e-mail 19 shares View comments Ben Affleck treated himself to tasty ice cream during an outing with his children, Fin and Samuel, in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Friday.
The Good Will Hunting actor, 52 - whose divorce with Jennifer Lopez was 'planned' - could be seen strolling outside while spending quality time with his kids amid his split from the Atlas actress, 55. Earlier this week on Tuesday, Lopez notably filed for divorce without an attorney on their second wedding anniversary following months of split rumors. Affleck flashed a small smile as he made his way towards an ice cream parlor and kept it casual wearing a dark green button up as well as a gray shirt underneath.
The star additionally slipped into a pair of khaki-colored pants and also black and white Nike sneakers. Ben Affleck, 52, treated himself to tasty ice cream during an outing with his children, Fin and Samuel, in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Friday The Good Will Hunting actor - whose divorce with Jennifer Lopez was 'planned' - could be seen strolling outside while spending quality time with his kids amid his split from the Atlas actress Read More Jennifer Lopez breaks silence with first post since divorce filing Affleck was joined by two of his children, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12 - whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. The former couple are also parents to daughter Violet, 18, who they dropped off at college in Connecticut over the past weekend.
A source recently told Us Weekly that Ben has 'confided' in Garner in the wake of his divorce from Lopez, and said the pair, 'are friends, and they have a great coparenting relationship.' Affleck and Garner have a 'mutual understanding that their kids come first,' with the insider adding the two 'get along really well. There's a deep level of trust and respect between them.
' The source added that Ben, 'has confided in Jen in a lot of ways. Especially lately when things with J.Lo haven't been so great in recent months.
' 'Jen was hopeful that things would work out between them but of course, she just wants them to be happy. So she supports whatever path they've decided to take.' The trio were seen making their way down a quiet street before grabbing a tasty dessert.
At one point, Ben held a grin on his face as he enjoyed a lighthearted conversation with Fin and Samuel - who also carried a camera. The actor was later spotted biting into a scoop of ice cream that was placed on a traditional waffle cone. Ben's latest outing comes shortly after it was revealed that he and his estranged wife, Jennifer, had 'planned' their divorce before the singer officially filed.
Earlier this week on Tuesday, Lopez notably filed for divorce without an attorney on their second wedding anniversary following months of split rumors; seen in January in Beverly Hills Affleck flashed a small smile as he made his way towards an ice cream parlor and kept it casual wearing a dark green button up as well as a gray shirt underneath The star additionally slipped into a pair of khaki-colored pants and also black and white Nike sneakers A source told Us Weekly that Ben has 'confided' in Garner in the wake of his divorce from Lopez, stating the pair, 'are friends, and they have a great coparenting relationship' The trio were seen making their way down a quiet street before grabbing a tasty dessert At one point, Ben held a grin on his face as he enjoyed a lighthearted conversation with Fin and Samuel - who also carried a camera The actor was later spotted biting into a scoop of ice cream that was placed on a traditional waffle cone His latest outing comes shortly after it was revealed that Ben and his estranged wife, Jennifer, had 'planned' their divorce before the singer officially filed Read More EXCLUSIVE Ben Affleck's shock over Mindy Kaling's 'unexpected' DNC quip about JLo divorce revealed She filed a petition for divorce without an attorney and a prenup following only two years of marriage. However, a source told Us Weekly in an article published on Friday that the pair had previously 'gone through all the details' of their split. 'They had already agreed to these terms before she filed,' the insider continued to the outlet.
Jennifer, 'finally pulled the trigger because that was their agreement that she would file, and she was the one who ultimately made the decision.' A financial issue in regards to their separation is the pair's lavish $60 million Beverly Hills mansion that was purchased last year. Following renovations in the spacious property, the home was listed on the market in July for $68 million.
The source explained, 'There's really nothing else to divide. One person doesn't want more than the other. They both came in with significant assets of their own.
' Lopez cited 'irreconcilable differences' in her petition for divorce - which also includes a request he does not receive spousal support on top of his estimated $150 million net worth. The star has also sought her old surname back, just two years after gushing about the 'romance' involved in changing her name to Mrs. Affleck.
DailyMail.com has obtained the divorce petition on full and the date of separation has been formally listed as April 26, 2024. However, a source told Us Weekly in an article published on Friday that the pair had previously 'gone through all the details' of their split 'They had already agreed to these terms before she filed,' the insider continued to the outlet Jennifer, 'finally pulled the trigger because that was their agreement that she would file, and she was the one who ultimately made the decision' A financial issue in regards to their separation is the pair's lavish $60 million Beverly Hills mansion that was purchased last year Ben and his children were later seen walking along a sidewalk as they headed to their next destination Lopez cited 'irreconcilable differences' in her petition for divorce - which also includes a request he does not receive spousal support on top of his estimated $150 million net worth The couple did not sign a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot in July 2022, insiders have revealed.
It marks Jennifer's fourth failed marriage and Ben's second. Without a prenup in place, their individual earnings from the last two years, whether it be from film projects or major brand deals, would be community property. Jennifer, who has a reported $400million net worth, has put out four films since marrying Ben, including her $20million self-funded project This Is Me.
.. Now: A Love Story, which documents the couple's rekindled romance.
She launched her Delola cocktail line in 2023 and she was set to embark on a world tour in support of her latest album 'This Is Me...
Now' but it was canceled weeks before kick off so she could 'focus' on family. Oscar-winner Ben, who has a reported net worth of $150million, has recently starred in the films Air (2023) and Hypnotic (2023). He also recently wrapped production of a sequel to 2016's The Accountant.
To further complicate things, Jennifer and Ben worked together on the upcoming film, Unstoppable. While Affleck is producing the project alongside Matt Damon, Lopez is among the film's stars. However, next month on September 6, Jennifer is slated to make an appearance at the premiere of their movie, Unstoppable - but Affleck will not be in attendance.
According a new report from People, it was alleged that Lopez also had a hand in getting Affleck to focus more on his kids. The site claimed that the Atlas actress motivated the Argo director to be more 'family oriented.' During their two year marriage - which Ben dropped a clue about months ago - the kids were 'very important to them,' added the insider.
The couple did not sign a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot in July 2022, insiders have revealed. It marks Jennifer's fourth failed marriage and Ben's second But the way they spent their time with the kids divided them, it was claimed. While JLo was happy to take the little ones out shopping and to fun events, Affleck preferred to hang out at home.
'They are very different people,' the source added of Affleck and Lopez. 'She's super public and wants to go out, and he's more of an introvert and is happy to hang out at home.' Meanwhile, Lopez is reportedly feeling 'disappointed and sad' after filing for divorce from Affleck but she knew it was 'time to move on.
' The superstar was engaged to the Hollywood actor Ben in the early 2000s and the pair famously reconciled in 2021 before tying the knot in two ceremonies in 2022. A new report suggests Jennifer felt the time was right to start moving on with her life. A source told People : '[She knows] it's time to move on' for various reasons.
' 'She's very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn't given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage.' The insider added, 'He hasn't shown any commitment and interest in making their marriage work. It's gotten to the point that she just needs to look out for herself.
' The divorce filing came exactly two years after the couple's extravagant second wedding in Georgia on August 20, 2022 - and an insider told the publication the significance of the date wasn't lost on Jennifer. According a new report from People, it was alleged that Lopez also had a hand in getting Affleck to focus more on his kids Meanwhile, Lopez is reportedly feeling 'disappointed and sad' after filing for divorce from Affleck but she knew it was 'time to move on'; seen in 2022 in L.A.
They said: 'She was done waiting and the date she did it speaks a ton...
[The divorce filing] gives her control of the process ...
It's good that she did it ...
'She tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken.' The source went on to insist the former couple's blended family is taking priority, adding: 'The kids are a top priority, as they always have been.' While divorce rumors began a few months earlier in May when the pair had not been seen together for over a month, issues reportedly arose during their 2022 honeymoon in Italy.
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