Costly choice: Ben Affleck entitled to half of JLo’s $80m earnings in divorce after she skipped prenup

Ben Affleck is set to receive half of Jennifer Lopez’s earnings from the past two years—potentially around $80 million—due to the absence of a prenuptial agreement.

Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, coinciding with their second wedding anniversary. Reports indicate that the couple, who had been living separately, listed their $68 million Beverly Hills mansion for sale last month.

According to sources, Lopez did not sign a prenup, which means all income generated during their marriage, including her substantial earnings from movies like Atlas and various endorsements, will be divided equally.

Family law attorney Andrew Zashin explained that without a prenuptial agreement, all marital earnings are considered “community property,” entitling each party to a 50-50 share. Given Lopez’s higher net worth, estimated at $400 million compared to Affleck’s $160 million, the decision not to sign a prenup could be costly for her.

Lopez’s assets include various endorsement deals, a high-value car collection, and properties in multiple states, all of which could impact the divorce settlement. Affleck, who starred in Air and Hypnotic, is also entitled to a share of these assets and any increase in their value during the marriage.

The couple’s divorce marks the end of a relationship that began in 2002, saw a brief engagement and split, and was rekindled in 2021. They married in Las Vegas in 2022 before holding a second ceremony in Georgia.

As of now, Affleck has not yet responded to the filing or hired an attorney.