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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are in divorce mediation, and we agree to 50/50 custody. But how does it work in practice if you do not want your children living out of a suitcase? Ex wife will be staying in the district and honestly it is kind of ridiculous to have to drag our kids in and out of the district either some days a week or every other week etc. So, this makes me think that the 50/50 custody that everyone talks about is only practical if both parents are in the same school district, otherwise the kids will suffer with the commute. My ex is staying in the house. I cannot afford to live in the district. As much as I want to see my kids more often, I may have to make some sacrifices and have them just weekends to spare them unnecessary travel.[/quote] If you choose to not prioritize your children, go for it. But don’t pretend you are doing it for them. Lots of people make this work. You just don’t care enough. [/quote] He makes good and valid points. He is saying that he would prefer his kids to be primarily in one home. In my opinion, that is reasonable. Those who claim to make it work think it works and perhaps it does. Only their adult children can tell us ....[/quote] He is choosing to live in a different city than his children. That sickens me. [/quote] Ever consider he has to pay child support, alimony and extra's and he cannot afford to live in the area, especially if he gave her the house?[/quote] Firstly you cannot “give” a marital asset. He needs to rent for awhile. Parenting involves sacrifice. His ex clearly has to figure out how to make mortgage payments on a house in a desirable area so she’s making sacrifices too. You don’t get to opt out of parenting because you’re already doing the bare minimum.[/quote] His ex makes the payment through child dupport and alimony. [/quote]
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