Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s divorce talks are being seriously hampered by their serious communication problems. Direct sources say that J Lo and Ben are not speaking to each other at all, over the phone or in person, which is seriously delaying the completion of their divorce settlement.
Prenup and Asset Division Complications
The main thing standing in the way of a speedy resolution is the absence of communication. Their Beverly Hills property is currently for sale, but the split of it is still up for dispute despite their prenuptial agreement. Instead of using divorce attorneys, the parties have decided to handle the financial aspects of the separation through their respective business managers. However, the fact that Ben Affleck and Jennifer are not having direct conversations makes the process more difficult.
Property Moves and New Beginnings
The divorced couple’s Beverly Hills house is offered for $68 million, according to earlier reports. Ben Affleck, meanwhile, recently completed the closing on a brand-new $20.5 million Brentwood estate. Jennifer is looking for a new place to live as well. It’s interesting to note that Ben’s escrow closing fell on Jennifer’s 55th birthday, a coincidence that highlights their continued conflict.
Future Legal Steps and Delays
Ben Affleck and Jennifer will eventually need to engage divorce lawyers, notwithstanding the standstill that now exists. It is anticipated that until a settlement is made, no legal paperwork will be submitted. After they agree, they will ask the court for a divorce, which the judge will then grant. That being said, things will move extremely slowly forward as long as Ben Affleck and Jen don’t communicate.
The current circumstance emphasizes how difficult it may be to handle a well-publicized divorce when there is a communication breakdown, even in cases when a prenuptial agreement is in place. Both sides are firmly committed to remaining silent, therefore it is up to their business managers to try and sort through the intricate web of their financial relationships. As a result, the settlement is still unclear.
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