AceShowbiz - Jennifer Lopez has filed a divorce petition against her estranged husband, Ben Affleck, and is requesting to change her legal name back to Jennifer Lynn Lopez. The petition, filed in California on Tuesday, August 20, included a request to restore her maiden name after the divorce is granted, according to multiple outlets.

Lopez's decision to change her name comes after she adopted Affleck's last name when they married in July 2022. At the time, she explained that she felt it was "romantic" and "traditional." However, Lopez has now reportedly changed her mind, citing a lack of interest from Affleck in making their marriage work.

In her divorce filing, Lopez listed April 26 as the date of separation. She also filed the papers without a lawyer, making a statement that she is moving forward and filing on her own.

Despite her initial enthusiasm for taking Affleck's last name, Lopez had previously expressed a willingness to consider having Affleck adopt her name instead. In an interview in 2003, she joked that becoming "J. Aff" didn't have quite the same ring to it as "J. Lo."

The divorce filing has set in motion a potentially contentious legal process, as it is reported that the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement. This could lead to a battle over assets, including their $68 million Beverly Hills mansion.

Sources close to Lopez say that she is "very disappointed" and "sad" about the breakup but is determined to move on. They claim that Affleck has not shown any commitment to making the marriage work, leaving her no choice but to file for divorce.