Should Couples Live Separately Or Together Through A Divorce Or Dissolution? – List Of Factors Crucial In Each Case
The parties agree the marriage is not working; the decision is made by one of the parties to initiate a divorce proceeding. Do the parties live separately or together during the pendency of a divorce? There are many factors to be considered:
Finances: If there is adequate income available to cover the living expenses of two (2) households, it is probably easier and less emotionally draining to live separate and apart while the divorce is taking place. This arrangement allows each party to experience what it feels like to live alone and to take care of one’s home or apartment without the physical assistance or presence of the other party. If the money or income is not sufficient to pay for two (2) households, some parties will elect to move in with a relative or friend.
Children: If there is a child or children, both parties may want to remain in the marital residence or apartment especially if each party is seeking “custody” of the minor child or … Read More... “Divorce During Pendency: Living Separately or Living Together?”
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