Jennifer Lopez is aiming to reclaim her maiden name as she navigates her split from Ben Affleck. The renowned singer and actress, 55, officially filed for divorce from Affleck, 52, on August 20, following a two-year marriage.
In the legal documents obtained by PEOPLE on August 22, Lopez requested the restoration of her birth name, Jennifer Lynn Lopez. She cited “irreconcilable differences” as the grounds for the divorce and explicitly stated that neither she nor Affleck would seek spousal support.
Lopez’s filing indicates a desire to keep their assets and debts separate. She noted, “The exact nature and extent of separate property assets and obligations are unknown to Petitioner at this time. Petitioner reserves the right to amend this Petition when the details are ascertained.”
Regarding community and quasi-community property, Lopez expressed a need to verify her rights to assets and debts, adding that the specifics would be determined in due course. Essentially, the division of property between the couple remains unresolved.
Lopez and Affleck married in a surprise Las Vegas ceremony on July 17, 2022, followed by an extravagant celebration in Savannah, Georgia, the following month.
In a December 2022 interview with Vogue, Lopez had previously expressed pride in adopting the name Mrs. Affleck, describing it as a romantic gesture. “We’re husband and wife. I’m proud of that. I don’t think that’s a problem,” she said at the time. Despite the legal name change, she acknowledged that the public would continue to refer to her as Jennifer Lopez.
As the legal proceedings continue, Lopez’s request to revert to her maiden name marks a new chapter in her life.