Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck in August, following two years of marriage. 

Despite recent public displays of affection, the estranged couple is moving forward with the separation. However, the absence of a prenuptial agreement is expected to make the process contentious.

Lopez and Affleck married in 2022 without a prenup, which stipulates asset division in the event of a divorce. Experts predict a lengthy and potentially messy separation.

A significant point of contention is the couple’s $68 million Beverly Hills mansion, purchased with Lopez contributing the bulk of the funds and covering renovation costs. 

An insider revealed to In Touch Weekly, “(Lopez) put down the bulk of cash for their gigantic mansion, plus paid for many of the renovations. She wants to get her investment back.”

The mansion’s sale recently fell through, and with the Hypnotic star no longer residing there, its ownership remains uncertain.

Beyond the mansion, Lopez’s stake in Artists Equity, Affleck’s production company, founded with Matt Damon, is another critical issue. 

The Marry Me star’s net worth, estimated at $400 million, exceeds Affleck’s ($150 million). She may demand retention of her stake in Artists Equity as part of the divorce settlement, considering her significant investment.

Lopez stars in Unstoppable, a film produced by Artists Equity. Affleck reportedly disputes her entitlement to the stake, but California’s community property laws may favor Lopez.

As the Batman star resides in his $20.5 million Pacific Palisades “bachelor pad,” the divorce negotiations are becoming increasingly complicated. 

The outcome will significantly impact both parties, particularly Affleck, as the stakes are high in this contentious separation.

Prince Harry appears to be doing well for himself as he continues his charity work sans his wife Meghan Markle in the UK and in South Africa.

According to a royal expert, Meghan and Harry may be adopting a new strategy which focuses more the couple’s individual venture.

After attending the WellChild Awards in the UK, the Duke of Sussex headed to South Africa as he made a memorable appearance, passionately highlighting the work of his charity in Lesotho on Tuesday.

“They’ve been uncontroversial and he hasn’t given any interviews,” royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told GB News. “Perhaps something is being planned that we are unaware of.”

Fitzwilliams continued, “His next docu-series for Netflix on polo apparently doesn’t feature him much, so what we’re waiting to see is how this will be developing in the weeks and months.

“Perhaps this is part and parcel of a new strategy as Meghan develops her cooking side on Netflix, and Harry does more solo work.”

It appears that King Charles’ younger son was reliving his ‘old times’ the way he used to work while he was still a senior working royal as he engages in his work, according to the expert.

He observed that it was “very interesting” to see Harry involved in charitable activities, all of them solo and they have all gone “tremendously well.”

Harry is currently in Lesotho, South Africa, to promote his charity Sentebale, aimed at supporting children and young adults with HIV/AIDS, which he cofounded with Prince Seeiso.

“It’s been very interesting – in New York, he for several days was, and then he was in London for the WellChild Awards,” he said. “And he’s been involved with that for 15 years, so it was rather like old times to see the way he acted with the children, with the families and so forth.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton delighted the public with an exciting news for the local community after the Princess of Wales fully returned to her royal duties.

The pair, who made their first joint appearance following the heartwarming health update from Kate, on Wednesday at Windsor Castle, will now be making an appearance at Birtley, a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead.

“Travelling to Birtley today to see how the reopening of the brilliant community pool facility is ensuring access to swimming is available for the local community,” the office of the Prince and Princess of Wales announced on Thursday.

“Although swimming is a vital life skill and the only sport that can save lives, almost one in three children in the UK currently leave primary education unable to swim,” the statement continued.

“The Royal Foundation recently convened people from across the swimming sector to share their expertise, helping us shine a spotlight on the importance of access to swimming in local communities.”

The announcement comes just a few days after Prince Harry returned to the UK to attend the WellChild Awards, a charity he has been supporting for the past 16 years. 

After making a memorable visit in his home country, Harry headed to South Africa to promote another charity in Lesotho, garnering praise for his meaningful work and impact on the local community.

Kate Middleton, who finally returned to the public life, has issued a joint statement with her husband Prince William amid reports of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘professional split’.

The Princess of Wales appeared in high spirit during her latest appearance at an event at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, giving fans a reason to celebrate.

Royal fans and commentators welcomed positive news about Kate’s return to royal duties, but some felt a sad touch as she seemingly held back her tears while meeting with a cancer-stricken girl.

In a joint statement, released with William and Kate’s photos by the Prince and Princess on Wales’s social media accounts, the royal couple said: “A pleasure to meet with Liz at Windsor today. A talented young photographer whose creativity and strength has inspired us both.

They concluded: “Thank you for sharing your photos and story with us. W&C”.

Kate and William’s outing and statement comes after Harry hailed for his decision to  begin his latest solo engagements in southern Africa, after making a brief appearance at the WellChild Awards in London on Monday.  

The Duke, according to experts, looked happy during his “professional split” with Meghan. Some commentators hailed Harry for “deflecting from the failures” of his professional endeavours with his wife, the Duchess of Sussex.