Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are desperately trying to settle their divorce — and he’s selling assets to pay her off! The National ENQUIRER has learned the star has put an 87-acre plantation near Savannah, Ga., on the block for $8.9 million. The “Gone Girl” hunk reportedly paid $7.1 million for the spread on a private island after falling in love with the area while filming 1999’s “Forces of Nature” opposite Sandra Bullock. Read on for for details of Ben’s financial maneuvering, and click here for more about celebrity splits….
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“Ben is selling because of the divorce,” said a source close to the estranged A-listers. “He needs the cash, which will go to Jen as part of the settlement. He’s compensating her for
his infidelities and the
damage caused in the marriage.”
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While a source close to Ben dismissed talk of a baby, insiders snitched there is added urgency to the move as Ben is setting up a nest with what sources described as his “pregnant girlfriend,”
Lindsay Shookus! The “
Saturday Night Live” producer and her daughter have reportedly already moved in.
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“Ben wants her there so he can care for her during her pregnancy,” a source spilled. But Lindsay’s new status as neighbor has Jen fuming, sources said. “It’s too close to comfort for Jen,” said a spy. “It could lead to her asking for more money!”
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Ben and Jen have been in mediation to settle their divorce. Although Ben is believed to be worth as much as $105 million and Jen $60 million, they’ve said they’ll split what was earned during their marriage.
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“You would have to figure out what portion of that is community property and what is separate property,” California divorce attorney Alistair Shaw told The ENQUIRER. Still, Ben will likely also owe child support and possible spousal support, he added.
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“California has a formula for figuring out child support,” Alistair explained. “It depends on a lot of factors, such as who will spend more time with the kids, monthly income and other variables.”
Photo credit: Mega
“Ben is selling because of the divorce,” said a source close to the estranged A-listers. “He needs the cash, which will go to Jen as part of the settlement. He’s compensating her for
his infidelities and the
damage caused in the marriage.”
While a source close to Ben dismissed talk of a baby, insiders snitched there is added urgency to the move as Ben is setting up a nest with what sources described as his “pregnant girlfriend,”
Lindsay Shookus! The “
Saturday Night Live” producer and her daughter have reportedly already moved in.
“Ben wants her there so he can care for her during her pregnancy,” a source spilled. But Lindsay’s new status as neighbor has Jen fuming, sources said. “It’s too close to comfort for Jen,” said a spy. “It could lead to her asking for more money!”
Ben and Jen have been in mediation to settle their divorce. Although Ben is believed to be worth as much as $105 million and Jen $60 million, they’ve said they’ll split what was earned during their marriage.
“You would have to figure out what portion of that is community property and what is separate property,” California divorce attorney Alistair Shaw told The ENQUIRER. Still, Ben will likely also owe child support and possible spousal support, he added.
“California has a formula for figuring out child support,” Alistair explained. “It depends on a lot of factors, such as who will spend more time with the kids, monthly income and other variables.”
