Why Are Divorced Couples Taking Turns To Live In The Family Home?


Exes are alternating periods at home with time in their house which can work well for children and save money if they get along. Divorced couples with children are increasingly turning to an unconventional living arrangement known as “birdnesting” to save money in a time of soaring housing costs. Under the agreement, both parents take turns living in the family home, often on a week-by-week basis, with the rest of the time spent in a house nearby. Lawyers say that clients are coming to them in ever-increasing numbers with such plans because birdnesting – or nesting – is cheaper than maintaining two family-sized homes and provides stability for the couple’s children. What are your thoughts LiveTribers? Why are divorced couples taking turns to live in the family home?

Posted by on 14 Sep 2023

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    stratman

    I guess when they say " Divorce is final " its not really final but more about what is convenient. Strikes me its like a Claytons divorce including the division of assets.

    Posted by stratman on 28 Dec 2023

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    vlee

    Not the type of arrangement that would suit me. I think I'd rather have my own place full time even if it did cost more. I'd hate having to move between homes on a weekly basis.

    Posted by vlee on 17 Oct 2023

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    Christine

    it's great for the children involved to maintain stability and routine, but if you are still paying for two houses, who can afford it with the cost of living pressures these days.

    Posted by Christine on 17 Oct 2023

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    James

    Must be very unsettling.

    Posted by James on 17 Oct 2023

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    Jay

    Such an arrangement should benefit both parties and their children until they have a new direction in their life such as relationships and work. Moreover that, divorce can make such dramatic changes to everyone involved, taking turns to live in the family home can help them take it easily.

    Posted by Jay on 08 Oct 2023

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    OlaSOT

    People should do what works for them, however, they still have to pay for two different accommodations anyway.

    Posted by OlaSOT on 08 Oct 2023

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    Paula

    I say anything divorced couples can do to minimise trauma and upheaval for their children is great.

    Posted by Paula on 16 Sep 2023

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    MS

    Why bother breaking up if they are still going to NEST in the same property then? Silly!

    Posted by MS on 16 Sep 2023

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    MarBra

    Sounds like a very civilised and sensible way to live and keep the stability intact for the children.

    Posted by MarBra on 16 Sep 2023

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    sulter

    This makes sense but the second house would need to be free to save money I think.

    Posted by sulter on 15 Sep 2023

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    Nitika

    People should do whatever they need to without any judgment

    Posted by Nitika on 15 Sep 2023

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    tassiegirl

    It provides stability for the children as they always live at the one place. Personally it can save some money as they can rent a small apartment, as the children stay at the house. It sounds like a good idea to me for the children and it would be good for their schooling, friends and activities, eg sports, music etc.

    Posted by tassiegirl on 14 Sep 2023

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    mact

    Despite not being able to usually cohabitate , thinking adult couples are realising the only winners in an aggravated divorce are the Bloody Lawyers?!!! So it makes eminent sense to Birdsnest and beat the greedy lawyers and Estate Agents at their game!!!!

    Posted by mact on 14 Sep 2023

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