Ben Affleck Aims to Have Smooth Divorce From Jennifer Lopez: 'He Still Loves and Respects Her'

Ben Affleck would like his divorce from Jennifer Lopez to happen as smoothly as possible.

More "clues" about Affleck and Lopez's divorce have surfaced over the past months as the couple remained silent about the status of their marriage. The public has expected the "On the Floor" singer to speak up and set the record straight as she has always been open about their relationship despite her husband's desire to keep things private.

Now, a source told Closer that the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice actor "is ready to check out" his marriage to Lopez. However, he reportedly would like the divorce to happen easily.

"Ben has been grappling with this decision for ages, but by the time he actually moved out, he'd already been through all the scenarios and emotionally accepted that splitting was the best decision," said the insider. "The last thing he wants to do is hurt J-Lo - he still loves and respects her. And of course, the family situation comes into this heavily, which is why he's agreed to do this in a civilised and loving way, just like he did with Jennifer Garner."

According to the source, Affleck and Lopez will "get all their ducks in a row" before filing paperwork and officially calling it quits.

Aside from considering Lopez's feelings, Affleck has set the children as the top priority.

He shares Violet, Fin and Samuel with his ex, Jennifer Garner, while the "Can't Get Enough" singer is mom to Max and Emme.

"It's going to be a very tough adjustment so his priority is being sensitive to that and making this as smooth for them as he possibly can," the source shared.

The insider also noted, "That being said, Ben's not backing down - he's very clear that he just doesn't think it can work. He hates the fact that this is causing J-Lo pain and feels quite guilty about that, which is why he's agreed to slow it all down. He wants to find a way where they can end their marriage amicably and remain on good, positive terms."

The split buzz intensified after Ben and JLo put their mansion on the market. Per reports, Ben never liked the $61 million mansion he bought with his wife.

They are reportedly trying to sell it for $65 million.

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Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez