Jennifer Garner wears wedding band on middle finger but Ben Affleck has ditched his ring altogether as they spend time with daughters in LA

Jenifer Garner looked every inch the mom in control as she and estranged husband Ben Affleck picked up their daughters from karate class.

The actress, 43, strode out ahead clutching her cell phone in one hand and car keys in her other as the Argo star, also 43, followed behind with Violet, nine, and Seraphina, six, and carrying a canvas shopping bag.

Garner also had her wedding ring back on, but on the middle finger of her left hand and not the ring finger. 

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Taking the lead: Jennifer Garner wore her wedding ring on the middle finger of her left hand as she spent time with estranged husband Ben Affleck and their daughters in LA on Friday

Taking the lead: Jennifer Garner wore her wedding ring on the middle finger of her left hand as she spent time with estranged husband Ben Affleck and their daughters in LA on Friday

Affleck, though, seems to have ditched his wedding ring altogether.

He hasn't been seen with it on for a couple of weeks at least, although when they first split the pair had made it known they'd still keep the gold bands on around their kids.

Rumors had started to swirl of a possible reconciliation between the two after they were seen leaving couples counseling together  in Sana Monica on September 4.

But sources close to them moved quickly to quash any suggestion they might get back together, saying they were simply seeking professional help to guide them through the changes that divorce brings. 

Focused: The Alias actress, 43, appeared in control of the outing as she strode ahead of the Argo star and their two girls, clutching a cell phone in one hand and car keys in the other

Focused: The Alias actress, 43, appeared in control of the outing as she strode ahead of the Argo star and their two girls, clutching a cell phone in one hand and car keys in the other

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Conflicted: Garner wore her wedding ring but on the middle finger of her left hand while Affleck had ditched his band altogether
Conflicted: Garner wore her wedding ring but on the middle finger of her left hand while Affleck had ditched his band altogether

Conflicted: Garner wore her wedding ring but on the middle finger of her left hand while Affleck had ditched his band altogether

Happy daddy: The Batman actor seemed in his element as he shepherded Seraphina, six, and Violet, nine, to the car after karate class

Happy daddy: The Batman actor seemed in his element as he shepherded Seraphina, six, and Violet, nine, to the car after karate class

Affleck was a doting dad on Friday as he smilingly shepherded his daughters to the car as they snacked on apples.

The Good Will Hunting actor was dressed casually in an olive green t-shirt, black jeans and sneakers.

Seraphina wore a pretty light blue pinafore dress with a matching hairband and her favorite purple and pink Nike trainers.

Violet wore an all black workout ensemble with turquoise athletic shoes.

Not with them was the girls' younger brother Samuel, who's three.

Let's go: At one point Affleck gently held Violet's wrist as he tried to cajole her to walk faster

Let's go: At one point Affleck gently held Violet's wrist as he tried to cajole her to walk faster

Casual: The 44-year-old mom-of-three was practically dressed in a pair of ripped skinny ripped skinny jeans, a t-shirt and sandals and left her shoulder length hair loose
Casual: The 44-year-old mom-of-three was practically dressed in a pair of ripped skinny ripped skinny jeans, a t-shirt and sandals and left her shoulder length hair loose

Casual: The 44-year-old mom-of-three was practically dressed in a pair of ripped skinny ripped skinny jeans, a t-shirt and sandals and left her shoulder length hair loose

The estranged couple are back in LA after Garner spent most of the summer filming Miracles From Heaven in Atlanta, Georgia, and Affleck was reprising his role as Batman for Suicide Squad in Toronoto, Canada.

With those projects in the can, it means they can focus more time on caring for their children as their divorce moves forward.

Affleck is also prepping his next project Live By Night, a Prohibition-era drama that he's written and plans to star in and direct.

The film based on the novel by Denis Lehane and set in Boston is scheduled to start filming in November.

Fresh-faced beauty: The actress looked to be coping well as she adjusts to new routines as her marriage to Affleck comes to an end

Fresh-faced beauty: The actress looked to be coping well as she adjusts to new routines as her marriage to Affleck comes to an end

Committed to his kids: The actor is determined to stay connected to his children and be a hands-on dad even though he and Garner will no longer be living together
Committed to his kids: The actor is determined to stay connected to his children and be a hands-on dad even though he and Garner will no longer be living together

Committed to his kids: The actor is determined to stay connected to his children and be a hands-on dad even though he and Garner will no longer be living together

 

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