Hollywood singer Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from actor Ben Affleck after two years of marriage, ending weeks of speculation of the fairytale romance ending.
The duo, affectionately called ‘Bennifer’, have had a whirlwind relationship since the early 2000s, when they became engaged after Affleck gave Lopez an engagement ring featuring a 6.1-carat pink diamond. However, in 2003, the couple announced their separation. They both married other partners and had children.
The two rekindled their relationship in 2021 and got married in July 2022 in Las Vegas.
Divorce can be a very emotional journey filled with unexpected challenges and personal reflections.
Recently, actress Hiba Ali appeared as a guest on ‘Fuchsia Magazine’. She talked about the emotional journey of her unplanned divorce, her struggle with depression, and the challenges of her child custody case.
“For me, it was always unexpected. I wanted to stay with my husband because he was the father of my son, and I hoped for a relationship built on understanding,” said Hiba Ali when discussing her divorce.
She explained that he was “a good person” but they struggled with understanding each other on basic issues.
“He was educated, and I considered myself sensible; we couldn’t afford to argue over small things every day,” she explained.
“We decided on divorce at a dinner table,” she revealed.
Hiba Ali said she was “shocked” after the custody case as her former husband believed that she had distanced their son from him while he was in Canada.
“Ultimately, it was our child’s choice whether to communicate with his father or not. We reached a compromise on the custody case outside of court because I didn’t want to give in easily. I told him he would only be wasting his money.”
However, she feels conflicted about the decision.
“Looking back, I wonder if marrying was a mistake or if I should not have divorced at all,” she said.
Hiba Ali is currently starring in the drama serials ‘Shiddat’ and ‘Jaan Nisar.’
The Sindh High Court has ruled that gifts given by a husband to his wife at the time of marriage or before separation cannot be rescinded.
The Sindh High Court conducted a hearing on a petition about the return of gifts given to the wife either at the time of marriage or before separation.
The court dismissed Arshad Jameel’s plea against the trial court’s decision and issued a detailed judgement on the appeal.
According to the court’s decision, gifts given to the wife at the time of marriage or before separation cannot be reclaimed; gifts given during the marriage become the personal property of the wife.
Among the many people in Pakistan who choose to blame women for rising divorce rates, and not men for being men, is actress Sadia Faisal.
In a recent appearance she went off on a rant, blaming independent women for changing marriage and relationships in the industry.
The daughter of veteran actress Saba Faisal sat down on ‘FHM Podcast’ to slam women for being “impatient and independent” compared to the past, saying that it has led to an increasing divorce rate.
“I think the reason we’re seeing more divorces in the industry is that when women become independent, their tolerance level decreases, and they refuse to compromise. This lack of tolerance is a major reason for the increasing number of divorces we see today. When women earn more, their expectations skyrocket, and their brains are in the sky, making it challenging for marriages to succeed.” Yes, she did not bring in men behaving the way they do in a very patriarchal society. Its all the women’s fault, yo!
But she did not end her tirade against women there. “We are not foreigners, and our traditions are eternal. Marriages are not just between two individuals, but between two families. Any woman who thinks she is only marrying the man is misguided and will face problems in her marriage.”
Yes Saadia, everything that goes wrong is indeed the woman’s fault. No matter that we know if instances where strong successful women in the industry were subjected to domestic violence, no matter that we know of instances where men cheated on their successful spouses, no matter that many older celebs now say that they were in unhappy marriages, their husbands took their money, and they regret staying. A marriage failing must be the woman’s fault, right?
Maybe its time Sadia came out of whatever era she is stuck in and smelled what the new age is cooking.
Ranveer Singh has dismissed rumors of divorce with his wife Deepika Padukone, just days after he removed their wedding photos from his Instagram account. The Bollywood action star, who recently wiped out all posts on his Instagram before January 2023, including those with Padukone, addressed the resultant speculation during a fancy jewelry store’s opening in Mumbai. He showed everyone his favorite jewelry- his wedding and engagement rings. “One of the rings that are very dear to me is this one it’s my wedding ring, presented to me by my wife. The other one is a platinum engagement ring,” he said while showing the jewellery pieces to the camera. “And then there are my mother’s diamond earrings and my grandmother’s pearls,” he added. “These are my favorite pieces because they have a lot of personal and sentimental value to me.”
Ranveer Singh and Indian superstar Deepika Padukone got married in Lake Como, Italy in 2018. They had been dating for almost six years. This year, in February, the couple shared the news of their first pregnancy. They made the announcement on Instagram. They said they’re expecting their baby to arrive in September.
Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that a man cannot marry the sister of his former wife during her iddat period.
Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh from the province’s high court issued this order while hearing a case filed by Sabir Ali, who in August 2023, accused his brother-in-law, Musawir Hussain, of having two sisters as his wives.
Hussain claimed that he married his wife’s sister nine days after divorcing his wife, reports The Express Tribune.
In a 11-page long verdict, Justice Sheikh elaborated that according to Islamic jurisprudence and the country’s law, a man cannot marry two sisters simultaneously.
Resultantly, the court ruled that marrying the sister of one’s former wife before the completion of the iddat of his first wife is equivalent to simultaneously marrying two sisters. It is because a woman remains married to a man until the completion of the iddat period, as per Islamic jurisprudence and the decisions of the Federal Sharia Court.
The verdict also pointed out that during the investigation, Musawir Hussain did not provide authenticated documents regarding his divorce.
The court declared that marrying the sister of one’s former wife before the completion of the iddat period of the first wife would be punishable.
It is mandatory for the husband and wife to separate as soon as they become aware of the invalid marriage. If they fail to do so, it is the responsibility of the judge to annul their marriage, the court noted.
Pakistani parents are very fond of telling their children what to do and which career to select. Even famous celebrities are not immune to parental disapproval.
In a recent podcast with Frieha Altaf, Pakistani television and film actress Amar Khan discussed her parents’ divorce and her difficult relationship with her father. Amar Khan is the daughter of veteran PTV actor Fareeha Jabeen.
Sharing her experience, Amar Khan expressed, “My father is not currently supportive. In the past, during some vacations, I met him. However, he wasn’t pleased when he learned about my entry into the media industry. Our relationship was quite formal. When I was about to enter the media industry, he sent me an email expressing his concerns. He wrote, ‘You are entering your mother’s profession, and I don’t want you to inadvertently bring shame to the family. I am not okay with it.’ In response, I assured him, ‘I will not bring shame to my mother or your family.’ Since then, we haven’t communicated. Despite my mother’s efforts to reconcile, I find it challenging to develop affection for him.” Amar Khan also discussed her parents’ divorce, stating, “I am the only child from my mother’s side. My parents separated; I didn’t spend much time with my father, so I am a single child, brought up in Lahore in a Punjabi family.”
Actress and television host Juggan Kazim has made a comeback in the mini-series Gunah, proving that she still has the ability to captivate audiences. Despite facing challenges, including a difficult divorce, she now has a wonderful family with her second husband and openly shares her experiences.
During a guest appearance on Masarrat Misbah’s show, Juggan shared valuable advice for singles considering remarriage, especially moms. She emphasized the importance of taking the time to meet the person, involving the kids in the process, and making a thoughtful decision. Juggan herself followed this approach with her second husband, Faisal Naqvi, taking six months before committing to the relationship. Although Faisal’s kids initially took time to accept their relationship, things eventually worked out.
She said, “Women with children should take a cautious approach, and involve their children in the decision-making process.” The actress-turned-host highlighted the significance of investing time and effort into blending families, especially when stepchildren are involved. According to Kazim, “Patience is key, as it took time for Faisal’s grown-up children to warm up to their new family dynamics.”
Juggan also expressed her concerns about the trend of easy divorces in today’s society. She shared her personal struggle and highlighted the toll it takes on individuals internally. While she discouraged stigmatizing divorce, she expressed worry that society is normalizing the easy way out, which could influence younger generations. Juggan stressed the importance of making a genuine effort to make a marriage work, as she believes that commitment is lacking in today’s culture.
Indian tennis ace and wife of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, has posted yet another message about divorce on her Instagram, prompting rumors of a breakup. “Divorce is hard,” the post said, making some wonder if there are problems in the marriage. Sania and Shoaib got married in 2010 and have a son named Izhaan.
In her post, Sania talked about life being tough and how we can choose our challenges. “Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in dept is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard.Communication is hard. Not communicating is hard. Choose your hard. Life will never be easy.It will always be hard. But we can choose your hard. Pick wisely.”
On January 8, Sania shared another post, saying, ‘When something disturbs the peace of your heart, let it go.” Interestingly, she removed many pictures with Shoaib from her Instagram account. People started talking about Sania and Shoaib’s possible separation in November 2022. Even though things seemed okay after they appeared together on ‘The Mirza Malik Show,’ rumors sprang up again in 2023. Shoaib changed his Instagram bio, taking out the part about being the ‘Husband to a Superwoman @mirzasaniar.’
Despite all the talk about them splitting up, the couple recently celebrated their son Izhaan’s success in a swimming competition.
Model and actress Kiran Ashfaque has opened up about the reason for her divorce from ex-husband actor Imran Ashraf.
During an episode of the podcast Non Stop, Kiran Ashfaque discussed his marriage with actor Imran Ashraf and revealed that there were many issues in the marriage.
Kiran Ashfaque said, “My mother used to tell me only one thing: to bear it all. She did not tell anything to Abu because she knew that the day he finds out, he will not be able to bear it and that is exactly what happened. As soon as my father found out, he was admitted to the hospital for five or six days, suffering from mental agony due to the divorce and I did not have the courage to talk to my brothers.” The actress further said, “In this country, only girls get divorced, not boys. People ask me why didn’t I leave earlier. Because my mother did not let me leave, she told me to bear it. I was not allowed to go to any kind of events. I got divorced at the end of August this year and we announced our separation on social media in October.”
Regarding her second marriage, the model said, “I didn’t want to go to Malaysia. my mother and father came to Pakistan and they took me along. I got married to Hamza, I am happy with him and Hamza supports me in every way.”
She also acknowledged Imran Ashraf as a good father who takes excellent care of their son, Roham.
