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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have taken the final step. Reports indicated that the estranged couple has now filed for divorce and are claiming joint custody of their three kids.

It is indeed a shock for the Bennifer fans who believed that the two celebs are taking the decision to reunite. Check out more details.

According to People, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have now filed for divorce, almost two years after announcing their separation. Incidentally, both the stars filed the documents together as they both want their children's joint physical and legal custody. However, they are yet to decide upon several important factors, such as division of property, date of separation, and spousal support.

Separation Date May Affect Ben Affleck And Jennifer Garner Settlement

The source said that the former couple filed paperwork related to "in propria persona," which indicates without an on-the-record attorney. Both of them have decided that they will keep the earnings they got since their date of separation. Hence, legal experts are of the opinion that their date of separation will be an important factor in deciding their settlement.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced their decision to separate on June 30, 2015. The media have cited their divorce filing as "super amicable."

Couple Cited Irreconcilable Differences As Reason For Divorce

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have stated in their divorce petition that they are separating due to irreconcilable differences. The couple filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Reports also indicated that the former pair always wanted to take this step, despite all the alleged reunion reports.

They just did it when they wanted to without giving in to the pressures of the media and did whatever was best for their kids. They just took the time to settle everything.

In their joint statement, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner has said that they will continue to co-parent just as they have been doing since last two years even in the future. Stay tuned for more updates on the couple.