Jennifer Lopez's Divorce Filing Is Actually Unusual For A Celebrity! Here's Why!

perezhilton.com:

Jennifer Lopez took matters into her own hands. On Tuesday, the singer filed for divorce from Ben Affleck without using a lawyer, which was pretty unexpected, especially considering they’re both such high-profile stars.

She didn’t mention whether or not they had a prenup either, though TMZ sources believe they never signed one. Not having a lawyer by her side OR a prenup seems crazy, right?

Well, it kinda is! It’s actually very unusual for a celeb! Related: Ben Affleck Acknowledged He Wasn’t Right For Jennifer Lopez MONTHS Ago! Speaking to People on Wednesday, Marilyn Chinitz, a matrimonial partner at Blank Rome LLP (who does not have any connection to this divorce), dished: That said, Marilyn strongly believes Jennifer and Ben have “probably [been] working with a mediator” amid the divorce.

So, why not use a lawyer to streamline the process? She speculated: The attorney also called it “extremely unusual” for the couple not to have a prenup (if it’s really true that don’t), pointing out: It is shocking!