Attainable Housing Blog

In the aftermath of a societal event as earth-shaking and unfortunate as divorce, there are a number of serious decisions to be made, often within a very small window of time. Of those, one’s future housing arrangements one of the most important, as it is the most expensive, and most difficult to undo. Some social commentators suggest that the first move a person should make, if at all possible, is back into their parents’ home; it usually makes for a temporary haven in a safe environment.

Which Way to Go

Of course, not everyone lives in the same town as their families, or has both parents alive and in an acceptable domicile. For those who have no family wings under which to seek shelter, renting is usually the first option for someone who is fresh out of a failed marriage. Sometimes this means living in an apartment – usually one not far from their place of employment – which means signing a six-month lease or longer.

The Downsize of Life

If one is downsizing from a single-family home, apartment living can be a challenge, if only because of the change-up in routines. It may not be feasible, for instance, to move a 10-piece sectional sleeper sofa into an apartment that may not be any bigger than a thousand square feet (something to bear in mind if one is picking out new furniture – you’re limited to the things that fit). If you plan on moving your house-sized items into a new home fairly quickly, it might make sense to rent some storage space.

Many apartments also have community laundry facilities, which can be either extremely convenient (if all the machines are open) or otherwise (if they’re not). You may or may not have a dedicated, or even covered, parking space, but if you find the right place to live, you might have access to a nice pool and/or hot tub. Finding the positives and using them to offset the negatives can only help you on the road going forward.

An Arlington divorce lawyer can help you navigate the turbulent waters that is divorce.