Inside Jennifer Lopez's decision to file for divorce from Ben Affleck

For months, Jennifer Lopez was reportedly working hard to get her estranged husband, Ben Affleck, back. But, her efforts went in vain, leaving her with only one option – to file for divorce.

According to reports, Lopez "was done waiting" when she filed for divorce from her husband of two years. 

Explaining her attempts to reconcile with the Argo star, an insider said, "She tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken," adding, "The kids are a top priority, as they always have been.”

The Mother star's decision to opt out of the union on the pair's second anniversary was seemingly an admission of defeat.

"She's very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn't given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage," the tipster tattled to People.

Her filing for divorce in L.A. County Superior Court came after her appearance at Ben's birthday.

"It's exactly what he wanted. He didn't want to go out to celebrate. The kids had gifts for him, and it was cute. Jennifer [Lopez] stopped by to congratulate him," the bird chirped.