After nearly a decade of separation and multiple attempts at reconciliation, Hollywood power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have officially dissolved their marriage. Court documents obtained by The Independent confirm the divorce was formally completed last week, bringing closure to one of Tinseltown's most followed relationships.
The Long Road to Finality
The couple, who first separated in 2015 after ten years of marriage, had experienced numerous stops and starts in their divorce proceedings. Despite living separately for years, they maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship for their three children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.
Sources close to the former couple suggest the extended timeline was largely due to their commitment to putting their children's wellbeing first. "They've always been focused on creating stability for the kids," an insider revealed. "The legal formalities took a backseat to family harmony."
A Hollywood Love Story
Affleck and Garner's romance began on the set of Daredevil in 2003, though they didn't start dating until the following year. Their 2005 wedding in the Caribbean was a private affair, away from the Hollywood spotlight they both inhabited.
Throughout their marriage, they presented a united front, often speaking publicly about their commitment to making their relationship work despite the pressures of fame. In various interviews, both had described their partnership as a "real marriage" that required constant work and attention.
Moving Forward Separately
Since their initial separation, both stars have moved on professionally and personally. Affleck has been in a highly publicised relationship with Jennifer Lopez, rekindling their early-2000s romance, while Garner has focused on her acting career and entrepreneurial ventures.
Friends of both actors say the formal conclusion of their marriage brings a sense of relief and finality. "They've both been emotionally moved on for years," a source close to the situation noted. "This just makes it official in the eyes of the law."
The couple's representatives have declined to comment on the finalisation, maintaining the private approach they've taken throughout the separation process.
