Jen Affleck Files For Divorce From Zac While Pregnant Days Ahead Of Spinoff Premiere

Jen Affleck filed for divorce from husband Zac Affleck in Utah on November 3, just days before the premiere of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County and while expecting their fourth child together.

The unexpected legal move brings a sudden conclusion to a relationship that has unfolded publicly across social media and reality television.

Court documents accessed by People reveal that the 27-year-old reality television personality filed the legal paperwork in the Fourth Judicial District Court in Provo, Utah.

The filing officially marks the end of seven years of marriage for the well-known influencer couple.

News of the split arrives at an extraordinarily sensitive time for the growing family.

Jen is currently pregnant with the couple's fourth child together.

She first made the pregnancy public back in June when she shared a striking maternity photoshoot with her social media followers.

In those photos, Jen posed in a flowing yellow halterneck dress while proudly displaying her growing baby bump.

She captioned the milestone announcement simply as "Chapter Four."

The timing of the divorce petition has sent shockwaves through the fan community, coming mere days ahead of a major television launch.

The couple's new spinoff series, titled The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County, is scheduled to make its official debut on Hulu on November 12.

Jen is set to star in the new program, which follows her life after relocating from Utah to Southern California.

Reports surrounding the production have revealed that Zac did not film for the upcoming spinoff series.

The physical move from Utah to Orange County represented a major shift in geography and lifestyle for the household.

Yet the legal filing took place back in their home state of Utah, where their family roots were initially established.

Immediately following the filing on November 3, both parents turned their individual attention to an important family milestone.

Their eldest daughter, Nora, celebrated her fifth birthday on Wednesday, November 4, just one day after the court petition was submitted.

The estranged pair marked the occasion separately on their respective social media accounts.

Jen documented the celebration on her Instagram Stories, sharing photos of an elaborate home setup.

The birthday setting featured a festive banner, streamers in shades of pink and gold, and clusters of balloons.

Nora posed happily beside a brand-new pink bicycle while dressed in a matching pink princess blouse and shorts.

Wrapped presents in pink gift bags and boxes were neatly arranged in the background of the shot.

Jen captioned the photo of her eldest child with the emotional message: "I can't believe she's already 5."

Zac also took to his own Instagram Stories to commemorate Nora's fifth birthday.

He shared a collection of personal photographs featuring himself and his daughter over the years.

"This girl turned 5 today (This was one year ago. Gosh, time flies)," Zac wrote across one of the nostalgic images.

He expressed his pride as a parent in a heartfelt follow-up note.

"She truly is the sweetest girl with the biggest heart. So lucky to be her dad," Zac shared.

Following the public disclosure of the divorce documents, an insider shared an update regarding how the family is handling the sudden transition.

A source told People exclusively that Zac "is doing okay" in the wake of the filing.

The source emphasized the collective focus of the parents as they navigate this major life upheaval.

"He and Jen are staying focused on preparing for the baby and supporting their kids," the source said.

In addition to five-year-old Nora, the couple shares two younger children.

Their son, Lucas "Luca" Lowell, is currently three years old.

Their younger daughter, Penelope, is sixteen months old, with her birth having been publicly shared on July 2.

The fourth baby will soon join a busy household that is now navigating the realities of co-parenting through a separation.

A divorce filing involving multiple young children and an ongoing pregnancy requires formal court determinations regarding legal custody, physical care schedules, and child support.

Utah domestic relations courts typically require divorcing parents to establish formal parenting plans to safeguard the wellbeing of minor children.

Filing in the Fourth Judicial District Court places the proceedings under Utah family law statutes, even as Jen focuses on her work in California.

The couple's personal history together spans several years before their rise to mainstream streaming television.

Jen and Zac first crossed paths back in 2018 after connecting on Mutual, a popular dating app designed for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Their romance developed quickly after that initial introduction.

They became engaged and subsequently tied the knot in June 2019, roughly one year after meeting.

After expanding their family, the couple joined the spotlight when Hulu picked up The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

The show brought national attention to the viral Utah-based influencer collective known as MomTok.

Viewers watched the interpersonal dynamics, religious cultural pressures, and internal rivalries of the popular group play out on screen.

The series also provided audiences with an intimate look inside Jen and Zac's domestic life.

Throughout Season 1, viewers witnessed significant marital friction between the couple.

The program showed the pair confronting serious relationship obstacles and nearly deciding to call it quits.

Specific conflicts that aired during the season involved disagreements surrounding Zac's gambling.

The couple also experienced heated arguments regarding Jen's potential attendance at a Chippendales performance during a group trip to Las Vegas.

Despite the visible turbulence on screen, both Jen and Zac insisted after filming wrapped that they were committed to working through their problems.

In September 2024, Jen spoke openly about their efforts to repair the marriage following the show's premiere.

"Ever since we finished filming, we've been doing nonstop therapy and it's been great," Jen told Us Weekly at the time.

She described the public viewing of their private struggles as an unexpected therapeutic exercise.

"So if anything, [watching the show] is just going to be exposure therapy at this point," she explained.

"We've healed and now we're ready to talk about it once it comes out," Jen maintained during that period.

Jen also took the opportunity to address rampant internet speculation that Zac was responsible for her stepping back from MomTok content.

She firmly denied that her husband dictated her participation in the social media collective.

"It had a lot to do with just me and just figuring out everything," Jen stated.

"There are so many factors — not just our relationship — like religion, friendships and my children," she explained.

Jen detailed the personal assessment she had to make while prioritizing her home life over online collaboration.

"In order to make the right decision for me and my family, I really had to take a step back and ask myself, 'How am I going to move forward and what's best for us?'"

She added: "You'll just have to wait for season 2 to see what happens."

Around the same time in September 2024, Jen posted a lengthy tribute to Zac across her social media channels.

She publicly praised her husband for providing both emotional and financial support throughout the early stages of their marriage.

Jen recalled the humble financial beginnings of their relationship.

"Zac bought me my first laptop when he had $10 in his bank account," she wrote.

She recounted how he actively participated in her personal ambitions from the very start.

"When I shared my dream of running a marathon, he trained alongside me and ran it with me," Jen shared.

His backing extended into her creative aspirations as well.

"I told him I wanted to start my videography business, so he saved up money and bought me my first camera," she revealed.

Jen credited Zac with providing shelter for their family when they first became parents.