Did you stay in marital home after split that was your decision?

[helloyou47]

Just looking for people's stories. Did anyone with children stay in the marital home, even if it was your decision to end things? And was it the right decision or did it make things more difficult for you/your ex?

Hello there. I initiated the separation and asked my ex to leave. We have been together twenty five years and have three kids together. They all live with me still but only one is minor. I did not want to leave because I wanted to stay with the kids, in fact that is all I cared about. I knew that if I left kids may not come have come with me. I did not want to put them in a position to have to chose. Also, my ex did not really care if he lived with the kids or not, I think he only cared about how much money he would be spending.

He did mention it once, "why do I have to leave if you want to end the marriage", but did not pursue it. Also, he once threatened to stay here and I would then have to pay him CM.

We do not own the place though, its a rental.

My choice i left. It made things quicker and cleaner. It meant i got a new space that was mine. I was worried if i stayed in the family
Home he would still come and go as he chose and id get no peace or privacy. Kids
Split their time with us:

It wouldn't be for everyone but it worked for
My set of circumstances. It did raise a lot of eyebrows. As it is assumed the man will
Leave for some reason.