Separated But Living Together - Divorce 21st Century Style!
Since the recession wreaked its havoc upon people in most parts of the globe there have been changes and none more interesting than that of divorcing and separated couples continuing to live together.
If it sounds crazy then remember this world we live in has had its share of CRAZY moments in time and we have always attempted to work through it the best we could.
Once again in our history money or lack of it has come to test our strength and endurance as human beings.
The almighty $$ bill has been responsible for wars, depression, recession and couples wanting to get a divorce having to delay the process and keep living together.
Out of every DISASTER comes change and this is the one thing you can always rely on.
Separated and divorced couples are some of the victims of our mismanagement of money as many of them have been forced to put their futures as single people on an indefinite hold.
Even divorcing couples with cash in the bank have adopted this 21st century arrangement so they can continue to have the lifestyle they are accustomed too.
In a light bulb moment somewhere on this planet a new concept which was in days gone by called 'the arrangement' was dusted off lightly tweaked and resurrected to suit the needs of the current time.
Suddenly Mr and Mrs Jones donned their new hats as roommates and moved into separate bedrooms preparing themselves for a life with there soon to be ex husband or wife.
A bit of juggling and they had what is now being referred to as separated but living together though some couples have taken it a step further and are divorced and living together.
While money is tight and in accessible we will see more married couples promoting this scheme as it gives them time to sell their home and get things sorted so they do not leave another financial mess to be cleaned up.
This arrangement has merit and shows how as people we are willing to try new or old things to get us through difficult times.
Divorcing couples in the 21st Century stay living together to avoid the split of assets and money so needed in tough times.