When my ex and I separated, I moved out of our family home. Having my own space made me a better mom.

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When my ex-husband of 13 years and I decided to part ways, we worked together to create as much stability as possible for our three children. Ultimately, he remained in the family home — a house in his name that he alone financed — while I moved into a modest apartment just a 10-minute walk away. The decision wasn't easy, but we believed maintaining a consistent home base for the kids and striving to remain amicable could make the transition smoother for everyone.