Kaylah Walton
Divorce can be complicated, especially when dealing with significant financial assets. Such is the case for the renowned celebrity couple, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, who are navigating a divorce after living separate lives for months.
The divorce proceedings for Affleck and Lopez will occur in Los Angeles County Superior Court, where Lopez initiated the filing without legal representation. However, the dissolution of their marriage may present more complexities than originally foreseen.
An intriguing twist in the courtroom
TMZ has brought to light a surprising aspect of the impending divorce proceedings between Affleck and Lopez that could significantly impact the final settlement.
The judge overseeing Affleck and Lopez’s divorce is Bradley S. Phillips. While this name may not ring any bells, it is noteworthy that Phillips is related to the couple through his son-in-law, Strand Conover, a partner at the talent agency WME. Interestingly, this agency represents both former New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez (Lopez’s ex-fiancé) and… Affleck himself.
This connection has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest in the divorce proceedings and whether Lopez might not receive a fair outcome. Nonetheless, Phillips intends to stay on as the judge, as per reports from TMZ, believing he can maintain objectivity despite Conover‘s ties to Affleck, Rodriguez, and JLo.
It appears that such intricate relationships are not uncommon in the Hollywood divorce scene, where everyone seems to be interconnected.
