Jennifer Lopez is ready for a fresh chapter following her divorce settlement with Ben Affleck. The couple officially settled their divorce on January 6, 2025, approximately 20 weeks after Lopez filed for dissolution of marriage in August 2024.
"The fairy tale she was promised turned out to be a nightmare in the end," a source close to Lopez, 55, revealed to PEOPLE. "She's in a really good place and just wants to close the door on this crazy chapter."
The high-profile couple, who rekindled their romance in 2021 after their first engagement ended in 2004, married in Las Vegas in July 2022, followed by a grand Georgia celebration in August 2022. Their marriage lasted less than two years, with Lopez citing irreconcilable differences and listing April 26, 2024, as their separation date.
According to court documents, neither party will receive spousal support, and both will retain their individual earnings from during the marriage. The $60 million Beverly Hills mansion they shared remains on the market, with details of its division still undisclosed. Lopez will keep her $5 million engagement ring.
Despite recent sightings of the former couple together, including a January 5 gathering where Lopez visited Affleck's Los Angeles home with their children present, sources confirm they are "not getting back together." The meetings are primarily focused on maintaining their blended family dynamics.
In a recent interview with Variety, Lopez reflected on her "challenging relationships," drawing parallels between her life experiences and her role in "Unstoppable." Meanwhile, Affleck, 52, appears to be "very happy with life" and "in a good place," focusing on his work and family commitments.
The divorce will be officially finalized on February 20, 2025, marking the end of what many considered Hollywood's most-watched reunion story.