Hey guys, so my husband served me divorce papers, and I suggested he leave our home to reduce the tension while we navigate this. I’m the main caregiver for our kids—he works long hours—and I thought it was best for my mental health. He left angrily, and about three weeks later, he told our leasing company he had moved out. The property management then checked my income and credit without considering his, and I didn’t qualify to stay. Now I’m living at my mom’s in a studio with my teenage daughter and younger daughter, and half of our stuff is in storage. I’m not sure what kind of leverage I might have in court regarding this situation. Any advice on how to handle this legally would be super helpful.
I’m really sorry to hear about your situation. Have you thought about talking to a family law attorney? They can help you understand your options.
That sounds really tough. You might have grounds to argue that your husband’s actions affected your living situation. Document everything.
Macon said:
That sounds really tough. You might have grounds to argue that your husband’s actions affected your living situation. Document everything.
Yeah, keeping records of communication with him and the leasing company could help a lot.
It might also be worth looking into temporary custody arrangements if your living situation is affecting the kids. Just a thought!
I went through something similar. My lawyer helped me negotiate some terms that made things easier during the transition.
Definitely reach out to a legal aid service if you can’t afford a lawyer. They can provide guidance on your rights.