jss001
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Reged: 05/12/08
Posts: 15
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Separated approximately 6 months ago -- divorce still in progress. Have joint legal/physical custody of my 7 yr old son -- extended every other weekend, dinner visits, partial summer/spring break. Moved in with mom when this all went down...but, well it's not exactly where I thought I'd end up at this stage in life. Can't afford an apt for my son and I yet -- tax bill, legal bills, normal bills, child support, etc -- and would like to know what your thoughts are on living with a housemate for a year or two to get back on track. Caveat...STBX is nuts and will likely attempt to cause problems whenever/wherever she can.
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jersey girl
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Reged: 08/07/06
Posts: 1576
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Knowing that is half the battle. Know what type of person you can have in the house and make sure it is someone that is a housemate - not a bed mate.
Make sure your child has their own room/bed.
Courts know that the cost of living is killing everyone, but be smart.
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ATVILLAS
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Reged: 05/12/07
Posts: 2291
Loc: Lost in the post D maze!!
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I had to get a room mate in order to save the house. It actually works out fine because I basically live in just my masterbedroom. Another benefit is just having a body around, helps me keep my self esteem up, stops me from smoking in the house, plus it is good just to have idle chat with someone now and then.
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melanie14
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Reged: 03/11/06
Posts: 3058
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My X ended up getting a roomate after he lived on his own in an apt. For the kids, three girls, it wasn't the best thing. But for the most part it's been okay, not great but manageable. If you can, save and get the apt. You two can have your own quality time, do what you want, not worrying what the roomate is doing if he/she is having dates over. Privacy is the key. My kids liked it better when it was just their dad instead of the weird roomate. Hang in there with your mom, and it's nice your son has grandma around to get to know and bond with. Just my opinion! Good luck! Melanie
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girlmom
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Reged: 07/17/07
Posts: 30
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I currently have a room-mate and it works out great. My room-mate is a fellow single mom and it has been ideal b/c we have a lot in common, such as no loud partying etc.
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