Was timing of Jennifer Lopez's divorce filing a masterstroke? Here's what attorney says

Considering that she and Ben Affleck had been living apart for several months, many were surprised by Jennifer Lopez's August 20 divorce petition. Reports claiming the pair lacked a prenuptial agreement shocked many, even if the breakup itself wasn't shocking. Although the couple eloped to Las Vegas in July 2022 and were officially married in Georgia a month later, a close source of Lopez's told various media sites that the pair might not have such an arrangement. Legal professionals, however, find this assertion doubtful, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment.

Attorneys question the absence of a prenuptial agreement

Nancy Chemtob, a divorce lawyer, expressed shock that Lopez and Affleck, who are extremely wealthy because of their lucrative careers and a $68 million Beverly Hills home they've been trying to sell since their separation in April, wouldn't have a financial agreement in place. Despite not being involved in the case, Chemtob thought they had to establish a strong working agreement.

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Celebrity lawyer Christopher Melcher expressed doubts that the pair would have been married in the absence of a premarital arrangement. He explained that Lopez was under no need to reveal in her divorce filing whether or not she had a prenuptial agreement, and he advised against making assumptions based only on its absence.

Lopez’s strategic move: Filing without an attorney

Lopez filed for divorce "pro per," which means she did so without an attorney, a move that puzzled many given her access to legal resources. Melcher suggested that this could be a strategic choice, possibly indicating that Lopez and Affleck had already reached an agreement. He speculated that they might present a mutually agreed-upon judgment of divorce soon.

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The absence of shared children in their marriage simplifies the divorce process compared to Affleck's previous divorce from Jennifer Garner, which involved mediation and a private judge due to their children. Chemtob believed that Lopez and Affleck might have used a mediator to resolve their differences privately, avoiding public scrutiny.

FAQs

Did Lopez and Affleck have a prenuptial agreement?
Reports suggested Lopez and Affleck might not have a prenuptial agreement. However, legal experts find it unlikely, given their wealth and previous legal situations.

Why did Lopez file for divorce without an attorney?
Lopez filed for divorce "pro per," meaning she did it without an attorney. This move raised questions, with some speculating it might signal a pre-existing agreement between the couple.