Ben Affleck is moving on and slowly making his way back into the dating scene after being officially declared legally single after divorcing Jennifer Lopez.

On Friday, a source close to the 52-year-old actor revealed to PEOPLE that he is ‘casually dating.’

‘This doesn’t seem to be a focus though,’ the insider added.

They also noted that the Good Will Hunting actor is ‘very focused on work,’ saying that, ‘if he’s not filming, he spends long days at his office.’

And the actor is reportedly spending ‘a lot of time’ with his children. He shares Violet, 19, and Fin, 16, and Samuel, 12, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

‘They are very close,’ the sourced emphasized.

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Ben Affleck is moving on and slowly making his way back into the dating scene after being officially declared legally single; seen February 2025

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The revelation comes as Ben’s divorce from his second wife, Jennifer Lopez, 55, has just been finalized.

On Friday TMZ reported that they former flames are now officially, legally single after filing their settlement on January 6.

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 ‘Fragile’ Ben Affleck reveals dating plans after being left ‘exhausted’ by Jennifer Lopez break-up

Lopez famously filed for divorce on what would have been their second wedding anniversary, August 20, 2024.

It was revealed last fall that Lopez is refraining from jumping into another relationship in the wake of her split from Ben.

The ex couple rekindled their romance in early 2021 following their called-off engagement nearly 20 years earlier. They went on to tie the knot in 2022.

The singer has been prioritizing herself and as of late last year, had no plans to start dating again.

‘Jen like most people, would love to have love in her life again,’ an insider told DailyMail.com at the time.

‘But the one person she has to give her time to right now is herself. If something presents itself, then obviously life and love find a way, but she isn’t looking to get into any new relationships,’ the person emphasized.

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On Friday, a source close to the 52-year-old actor revealed to PEOPLE that he is ‘casually dating’; Jennifer and Ben seen March 2023

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez reunite shortly after divorce

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On Friday TMZ reported that they former flames are now officially, legally single after filing their settlement on January 6; seen February 2024

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It comes as Ben’s divorce from his second wife, Jennifer Lopez, 55, has just been finalized; seen February 2025

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Following her latest breakup, Jennifer opened up to Interview magazine about the demise of her fourth marriage.

‘It feels lonely, unfamiliar, scary. It feels sad. It feels desperate,’ she told comedian Nikki Glaser in the in-depth chat.

She added, ‘But when you sit in those feelings and go, “These things are not going to kill me,” it’s like actually, I am capable of joy and happiness all by myself. Being in a relationship doesn’t define me.

‘I can’t be looking for happiness in other people. I have to have happiness within myself. I used to say I’m a happy person, but was still looking for something for somebody else to fill, and it’s just like, “No, I’m actually good.”’

As for Ben, despite being left ‘exhausted’ by the dissolution of his latest marriage, the actor is tentatively opening himself up to dating with after support from loved ones.

‘This weight is lifted from him and he is ready to move on and date again — if the right woman comes along,’ an insider told DailyMail.com exclusively.

‘He is taking a minute because this has taken a toll on him. He is staying close to his family and his sobriety circle.’

The actor has previously been linked to Kick Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s Daughter.