Ben Affleck Moves His Things Out of Shared Mansion with Jennifer Lopez amid Marriage Strain (Source)

"He’s been at his office every day and seems focused on work," a source tells PEOPLE of Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck is moving his belongings out of his shared home with Jennifer Lopez, a source tells PEOPLE.

More than one month after PEOPLE first reported that Affleck, 51, and Lopez, 54, were living separately in Los Angeles as they dealt with strife in their marriage, a source close to the couple tells PEOPLE that the Academy Award-winning filmmaker moved all of his things out of the couple's Beverly Hills mansion before Lopez returned from a recent trip to Europe.

Jennifer Lopez attends ELLE's 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration Presented by Ralph Lauren, Harry Winston and Viarae at Nya Studios on December 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.; Ben Affleck attends The Last Duel New York Premiere on October 09, 2021 in New York City.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.

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“Ben continues to live at the Brentwood rental. He’s been there for about two months now," another source says. "He seems okay. He’s been at his office every day and seems focused on work. He’s also spending time with his kids.”

Affleck and Lopez, who married in July 2022 after famously rekindling their romantic relationship, put the mansion they have shared together in Beverly Hills since June 2023 on the market earlier this month, as a source told PEOPLE.

Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez poses on the red carpet at the One&Only One Za'abeel Grand Opening at Aelia on February 10, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.; Ben Affleck is seen on May 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.

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The couple appear to have spent time together as recently as June 26, when they were photographed separately entering a building in West Hollywood, where they both maintain offices, a few hours apart. Per TMZ, Affleck arrived around 10 a.m. in a suit and with a duffel bag. Lopez, who is set to star in two upcoming movies for Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, was photographed leaving the building hours later.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Speculation regarding Lopez and Affleck's marriage has increased in recent weeks after they were not seen together for over a month earlier this year. In May, sources told PEOPLE that the pair's marriage “is not in the best place at the moment."

While buzz about tension in their relationship continues, both Lopez and Affleck appear focused on their work and family as they celebrated school graduations for Affleck's children. Lopez shared a Father's Day tribute to Affleck on her Instagram Stories on June 16.

Affleck was seen without his wedding ring while out in Los Angeles on June 23 as Lopez vacationed in Italy.

Lopez shares twins Emme and Max, 16, with ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck is dad to three kids with ex-wife Jennifer GarnerViolet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12.

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