Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck will find it ‘very hard to navigate’ one element of their divorce

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are believed to be finalizing their divorce after just two years of marriage, with one family law attorney suggesting they may find it difficult

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck could find their divorce difficult

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck will find it “very hard to navigate their divorce in secrecy”, according to a family law attorney.

The pair have not been seen together in months amid ongoing split speculation. There were reports Ben and J.Lo were going to give their marriage one last try, but friends have now claimed they are getting a divorce.

Attorney Evan D. Schein said the divorce “comes as no surprise”. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror US, he said: “With reports surfacing that the divorce papers are officially signed, we can finally put the Jen and Ben divorce rumors to bed and say goodnight and goodbye to Bennifer as we know it.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are believed to be heading towards divorce ( Image: Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
“This should come as absolutely no surprise to anyone who has been following the couple for the past few months.” He then warned J.Lo and Ben could face some obstacles while they finalize their divorce.

Schein, partner and family law attorney with Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP, said: “Celebrity splits that take place in the public spotlight are very hard for couples to navigate in secrecy. From the listing of their California mansion to reports that the couple spent their wedding anniversary apart, to the social media world buzzing over the lack of photographs of the couple together, the signs of the inevitable split were present.

“Given the enormous and unsurprising publicity of their relationship, it would not be shocking if Jen and Ben feel a sense of relief with the finalization of their divorce and now, they can move forward.”

Schein’s comments come after a source said the couple’s divorce documents “are finalized, but not yet turned in”. They told the Daily Mail: “They finalized the divorce papers with her a month ago, but are waiting for the right time to drop them.

They haven’t been seen together in months ( Image: Getty)
“At that time, they will release a joint statement that will say how they have much love for each other and how they fought to make it work, but couldn’t.” Another source claimed: “Honestly, in the end they could not come to a compromise. What they had before is gone and they have both accepted it.”

As Ben and Jennifer work on finalizing their divorce, a source has claimed they are “refusing to speak to each other”. It’s believed the pair won’t talk either in person or over the phone.

A source told TMZ J.Lo and Ben now only communicate through their business managers. This lack of communication between the two has reportedly slowed down the process of their rumored divorce.

The source also told the publication the two have not hired lawyers for the divorce process, but they are expected to once they’ve reached a settlement. They said no divorce documents will be filed until Ben and Jennifer reached this agreement.

Ben and Jennifer have been married for just two years ( Image: Instagram)

It’s believed they are no longer speaking ( Image: GC Images)

Ben and J.Lo tied the knot two years ago, celebrating with two wedding ceremonies. The couple signed a prenup before getting married and the only asset for them to divide up is their $68million Beverly Hills mansion, which they have recently listed on the real estate market.

Since listing the luxury property for sale, Ben has purchased his own $20.5million bachelor pad. He bought the property on Jennifer’s birthday and it’s believed to have been a “stab to the heart” for the singer.

At the time, a source told RadarOnline: “Ben’s decision to move into his own home is the final insult. J.Lo had been holding onto hope that there could be a reconciliation if they were to spend some time apart, but this is like a stab in the heart.”

The Jenny from the Block singer is also believed to be “furious” about the end of her marriage after Ben was reportedly the one who initiated them rekindling their romance. The couple first dated from 2002 until 2004 and were engaged months after starting their romance. However, they ended their engagement in January 2004, blaming intense media scrutiny for the split.

“[Ben] has humiliated her. He was the one who initiated getting back together,” a source told Page Six. They added: “[Ben’s] humiliated her because she made a big deal that he’s the love of her life. They just had two weddings two years ago. This is some kind of a record, they’re not young kids.”