They separated in June 2015 and officially filed for divorce in April 2017.
And Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were close to finalizing their divorce before the 46-year-old actor headed to rehab, according to People.
In early August, the former couple was warned by the court that their divorce could be dismissed ‘for delay in prosecution.’
Close: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were close to finalizing their divorce before the 46-year-old actor headed to rehab, according to People
Other sources reportedly close to the couple told the outlet that the former lovers are still ‘working on’ the divorce.
‘They’ve spent quite some time figuring out what works best for them and their family,’ they added.
Exactly how close Ben and Jennifer were to finalizing things is still up in the air.
Work: Other sources reportedly close to the couple told the outlet that the former lovers are still ‘working on’ the divorce
Family first: ‘They’ve spent quite some time figuring out what works best for them and their family,’ they added
It does seem that the delay in proceeding is due to Jennifer’s concerns with how the divorce may affect the couple three children, Violet, 12, Seraphina, 9, and Samuel, 6..
‘Her number one concern is the kids,’ a source People.
It also seems that Ben’s health and sobriety have played a role into Jennifer’s considerations when it comes to the divorce, according to the source, who stated she wanted to make sure she could ‘rely on him to co-parent.’
Sobriety concerns: It also seems that Ben’s health and sobriety have played a role into Jennifer’s considerations when it comes to the divorce
Toward better health: It looks like the proceedings are going to have to take a back seat for awhile as Ben attends rehab
Accoridng to early August reports, the court told Ben and Jennifer: ‘If you fail to take the appropriate steps in your case, the court may dismiss your case for delay in prosecution.’
But it looks like the proceedings are going to have to take a back seat for awhile as Ben attends rehab.
Jennifer helped take her ex-husband to rehab on Wednesday, after showing up and begging him to get treatment.
Angel: Jennifer helped take her ex-husband to rehab on Wednesday, after showing up and begging him to get treatment