But birdnesting flips these roles around. The children always live in the same house. Instead of telling them when to move, the custody schedule tells the parents when they are supposed to move in and have court-appointed parenting time. When it is not their turn to exercise these parenting-time rights, they live in another location and their ex lives in the house with the children.
One of the benefits of birdnesting is that it is more stable for the children. They often feel more comfortable because they’re in the same house all the time. They don’t have conflicts over scheduling, they always know that they have their clothes and toys at their house, and they may even get to stay in the same marital home where they lived before the divorce. Life feels consistent and comfortable.
The biggest disadvantage is just financial. Parents who use birdnesting need to have another place to live – which may mean two other homes or apartments, one for each of them – and they need to share the costs of the children’s home. This can all be very expensive, which means that this is not a realistic solution for all couples.
But it still does help to show why it is so important to carefully consider all of the options that you have for child custody during a divorce. Look into your legal options carefully.
]]>One of the most important and useful things you can do to improve your chances for a strong post-divorce future is to prepare before you even begin the process. Certain steps will allow you to ensure that your interests are secure and that you are doing everything possible to meet your goals. Small steps now can have significantly positive results in the future.
Making the choice to file for divorce is a serious decision, but that is only the first of many choices you will have to make. The decisions made during this process have the potential to impact your life for years to come, which is why it is often helpful to remove emotions from the decision-making process. Some steps you can take to financially prepare for your divorce include:
Seeking help from the earliest stages of your Mississippi divorce may allow you to make the best possible decisions for your situation. With guidance, you can begin to intentionally take steps that will lay the foundation for future success and stability long after the divorce is final. Before you make any important decisions, careful consideration of potential implications is necessary.
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