Ben-Jen spotted 'smiling' together after family-counseling session

Whether it was actor's link up with nanny or the duo spotted without their wedding rings, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are surely finding their separation difficult as they were spotted together smiling in Los Angeles.

Though neither of the two, who have committed to stay friends for the sake of their kids, was wearing a wedding ring but looked pretty much into each other while taking a walk to the 'Gone Girl' actor's car after their session of family counseling, E! Online reported.

Also, the 43-year-old actor and his actress wife spent the summer together in Atlanta, where Garner was filming 'Miracles from Heaven' while her estranged husband spend his time with their three children.

Notably, the 'Alias' actress and the kids are staying at their family home since family returned to L.A. as it is undergoing renovations, whereas Affleck is living in a rental down the street.

The two recently announced their divorce in June after 10 years of marriage.