Leaving the family home prior to filing for divorce

[Anonymous]

For those of you who were stay-at-home parents and left the family home during separation or divorce, how were you able to rent a place without income from a job?

I’ve been a SAHM with a special needs teen and don’t have current income, but I do have assets that would more than cover rent. I’ve also paid our mortgage on time for over 10 years and would be willing to prepay several months’ rent upfront if needed.

Did anyone provide landlords with documentation from their divorce attorney (like a letter outlining the total marital assets or your share)? What worked for you in getting approved?

Thanks in advance. I really appreciate any insights.

[Anonymous]

My partner's SAH ex wife was able to rent in a nice building based on his income. His income is high enough to make it obvious that her alimony woukd be more than most working people's income. Also, she had about half a million sitting in her personal checking account to use for a large deposit.

[Anonymous]

You'd probably need to provide proof for cause of divorce, such as abuse.

Otherwise save up in the meantime, if you just want a no-fault willy nilly divorce.

[Anonymous]

Can you stay with family ? Get a job ?
Try a private landlord .. Maybe explain your situation and provide whatever divorce docs you have along w maybe bank statements

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You'd probably need to provide proof for cause of divorce, such as abuse.

Otherwise save up in the meantime, if you just want a no-fault willy nilly divorce.

Omg. Your landlord does not care about the pictures of your husband at a Coldplay concert.

[Anonymous]

Marital income is joint property. You bring your tax returns, bank account statements (showing direct deposit) and proof of assets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You'd probably need to provide proof for cause of divorce, such as abuse.

Otherwise save up in the meantime, if you just want a no-fault willy nilly divorce.

Omg. Your landlord does not care about the pictures of your husband at a Coldplay concert.

Post was talking about the financial end of it.
A rando landlord is not going to rent "on credit"

[Anonymous]

I have provided a bank letter (which you can generally generate yourself in a brokerage account online) attesting to x thousands of assets in lieu of a paystub.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have provided a bank letter (which you can generally generate yourself in a brokerage account online) attesting to x thousands of assets in lieu of a paystub.

NP from the other DH/verbal abuse thread and thank you for this. I didn’t think about this option and am looking for it in my account right now, but will also email my financial advisor in the morning in case he can help with it.