The Divorce of Hollywood's powerhouse couple Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck was one that left the public distraught after the couple's 10-year marriage. June 2015, the two made it public that they would be splitting but would hold joint custody over their 3 children: Violet, 11, Seraphina, 8, and Samuel, 5. On April 13th, the actress filed for divorce from Affleck and is finally starting to move on and live her life as a single mother.
Insider dishes on Garner
An insider close to Garner stated: "Jen seems relieved they finally filed. For months she put a lot of pressure on herself to file in haste.
Now, finally, it seems that she really feels she made the right decision." It was stated that Garner is "doing okay" and that “This has really been the most difficult decision for her. But it’s time to focus on the future.”
Affleck has just recently moved into a home nearby to remain close to the family after living in the couple's guest house in LA when they first announced their split. A source close to the two said: “They want to be sure the kids are comfortable. It’s all in step with what they’ve always said was the most important thing: their children.” The family has been a very important aspect of the divorce that both Garner and Affleck want to maintain.
Another insider stated: "Jen has learned her relationship with Ben is better as friends and co-parents, and she is good with it now.
Time really did help put her in a better place."
Big questions
Is Garner ready to date again? While the single life may seem easy for some, a source says "It will be a while before she does." The source also stated that "She still says Ben was the love of her life" as Garner tries to move forward following her divorce from Affleck.
As of now, sources say Garner is not ready to move on and is focused on her work and acting. Garner is an ambassador for Save The Children and has been dedicating a large amount of her time to working with the organization. Garner has also been doing a lot of acting as well. So, while the star may still be having a hard time moving on from Affleck, she has been keeping herself busy with a variety of different work.
Another source says Affleck has been "Working on himself and making co-parenting with Garner his top priority."
While Garner has faced a large amount of heartbreak, she seems to be very satisfied with spending time with her kids and focusing on her work. Many would say these are the best steps to take to move forward.
