“This is certainly not an arrangement I recommend for couples who don’t communicate well. Starting over is very hard. You need to understand what you can afford and what you can’t before you make any decisions.”
— Barbara Shegog, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Article Summary & Why It Matters to Clients:
The article explores “nesting,” a co-parenting arrangement in which children remain in the family home while parents rotate in and out after a divorce. While this approach can provide stability and continuity for children during a difficult transition, the piece highlights the significant financial, logistical, and emotional complexities that come with maintaining multiple households and shared responsibilities.
Experts emphasize that nesting is often best viewed as a temporary solution and requires strong communication, clear financial planning, and realistic budgeting to be successful. Without a clear understanding of costs, asset division, and long-term affordability, this arrangement can quickly become stressful and financially unsustainable.
For current and prospective clients, this topic is especially relevant because decisions about the marital home, budgeting, and post-divorce living arrangements are some of the most impactful financial choices made during the divorce process. Thoughtful planning helps clients avoid costly mistakes, reduce conflict, and make decisions that support both their children’s well-being and their own long-term financial stability.
Read the full article in The New York Times.
