Kaylah Walton
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly facing challenges in their relationship, with their $68 million Beverly Hills mansion causing tension. Sources suggest that both Affleck and Lopez were dissatisfied with the property right from the start.
They purchased the 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom estate in May 2023 but put it back on the market for $7 million more than their purchase price in July 2024, amidst swirling rumors of a possible divorce.
Reports conflict on who pushed for the mansion purchase. An insider shared that Affleck, 52, was not fond of the estate due to its location.
“The $68 million mansion was Ben’s idea and a significant compromise for her,” said a source to People, highlighting the amenities such as layout, space for their families, a gym, pickleball court, office space, and two private entrances that led Lopez to agree to it.
Affleck preferred to be closer to his children – Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel – who live with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, in Brentwood, approximately seven miles away. The distance made his life more challenging, potentially influencing his decision to rent a separate home in Brentwood to be near his kids.
The Complexity of the Divorce
Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, which coincided with the anniversary of their second wedding ceremony, suggesting a deliberate move to evoke emotions. She requested no spousal support in the filing, and the absence of a prenuptial agreement raises concerns about the division of assets.
Speculations arise about potential complications in dividing assets, given the absence of a prenup, as under Californian law, earnings and acquisitions during marriage could be considered joint property. Lopez listed her assets as “unknown” in the filing, adding to the financial uncertainties surrounding the split.
