Jennifer Garner Files to Speed ​​Up Her Divorce From Ben Affleck

Jennifer Garner is officially divorced from her estranged husband, Ben Affleck.

According to short documents obtained by ET, the 46-year-old actress is asking for the judge in his divorce case to take the case out of the court system so it can be handled by a private judge. A private judge will be able to accelerate the process and settle the case much faster than if it remains in the short system.

The documents are ordering the stipulation and appointment of a temporary judge to take over the divorce case. Judge Robert Schneider, who is a retired judge, will be taking over the case. Affleck and Garner's Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.

The former couple announced their separation in 2015 and filed for divorce last April. Affleck and Garner – who do not have a prenup – filed "pro per," without legal representation, and filed both petition and response, which mirror each other exactly, together.

The Purple, 12, Seraphina, 9, and Samuel, 6 – but did not specify anything about spousal support.

"The divorce was only a matter of time," said source ET at the time. "Ben and Jen are both still 100 percent committed to co-parenting their children and making sure of their entire situation for you."

AND learned that the couple had settled the details of their divorce case in August. A judgment was filed Aug. 9, however, have not been judged by the judge, they are still technically married.

Garner drove Affleck to rehab on Aug. 22. A source told ET on Wednesday that the 46-year-old actor is now back home and preparing for a new movie after completing a rehab at a facility in Malibu. However, he continues to receive treatment and focus on his sobriety.

"He will continue to work with a sober coach, expecting therapy and meditation classes. He is committed to his sobriety and is focused on his family and getting back to work. "

Affleck and Garner have clearly remained close after their split. On Wednesday, the Argo director was snapped attending an event in Los Angeles with Garner and their kids, and this past Sunday, the group also attended church together.

Meanwhile, the Oscar-winning actor has also been spending time with his rumored girlfriend, 22-year-old Playboy Shauna Sexton model. Sexton has been spotted visiting Palisades home, which has been published here and is an issue with the actor's loved ones.

"A big concern by Ben's friends is his decision to keep seeing Shauna," the source said. "They're still very much together, and we're going to meet you all the time."

"The source continued." It's very hard for anyone who is close to the truth. "The one thing everyone knows is Shauna is not sober, she is incredibly young, and she came into Ben's life at their lowest point.

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