Housing Arrangements: Where Will Everyone Live During the Divorce?
Decisions about living arrangements—both short-term and long-term—often carry significant anxiety at the beginning of a divorce. At Freed Marcroft, we give you strategic insights to make housing decisions that align with your vision for a happy future. Our aim is to help you transform these challenges into clear, actionable steps.
Your Key Questions:
- Do I need to move out of the house?
- Can I ask my spouse to move?
- What happens if neither of us wants to leave?
Deciding where everyone will live during and after divorce is often one of the most pressing concerns. Both short-term decisions and long-term plans about who will reside in the home significantly impact your future.
Read: Who Keeps the House in a Divorce?
How We’ll Help You Get Clear
Starting with your first Strategy Session and continuing through future discussions, we’ll explore:
- Whether you or your spouse should or must move out during the divorce.
- Strategies for managing mortgage payments and household expenses during the divorce.
- Any implications of staying or leaving on property division and financial negotiations.
- Custody and parenting considerations if children are involved.
Read: What to Expect at Your Strategy Session
Short-Term Living Arrangements
Many divorcing couples initially continue sharing their home, often due to practical or financial considerations. Others choose separate residences right away. Sometimes, we may need the court’s help to decide on temporary living arrangements.
Don’t worry. We understand the anxiety around these immediate decisions and will guide you through your options.
Read: Financial Uncertainty: What Will My Finances Look Like?
Long-Term Housing Goals
When you own property together, two critical yet distinct questions emerge:
- Will one of us keep the house?
- Whether and how the home’s financial value will be divided?
These are important discussions we’ll have at each Strategy Session, tailored specifically to your evolving situation, priorities, and goals. You may choose to resolve them differently as your circumstances evolve.
The first step in getting our arms around the full financial picture so you can make informed decisions is the Discovery Kick-off Conference.
Read: Your Discovery Kick-Off Conference: What to Expect
What Happens Next
During your Strategy Session, we’ll outline your immediate and long-term housing options based on your personal objectives, financial circumstances, and custody concerns. As additional financial details become available through Discovery, we’ll refine your strategy to maintain alignment with your goals.
Your Freed Marcroft team is here to provide you with practical, strategic advice that supports your clarity, confidence, and best future.
