Who gets to remain in the family residence after a separation?

By LegalMatters Staff • One of the first decisions that must be made after the end of a marriage or common-law relationship is where you and your former partner will live next. Who gets to stay in your present accommodations and who moves out is not always obvious and can add to the friction in a fractious breakup.

There can be many things to consider when deciding on living arrangements in this next phase of your life. Is it possible to remain in the same house while getting divorced? Can you afford to move out? If there are children of the relationship, will one parent be the primary caregiver and remain in the matrimonial home? To read more, click here.