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Multigenerational household

(53 Posts)
M0nica Sun 23-May-21 17:40:36

I hope you are protected financially, if the partnership breaks up. I know it doesn't seem possible now, but these things happen.

Make sure that the three of you have a signed legal agreement about what will happen if there is a parting of the ways. There are many unseen problems and you wouldn't be the first person to end in poverty because of the absence of a proper legal agreement.

Always plan for the worst scenario and then enjoy the best.

Oopsadaisy1 Sun 23-May-21 17:02:30

Don’t give yourself a small portion of the house , give yourself room to breathe and move around, or else they are getting the big house and you will have a small part of it, you will need to get separate Utility bills, so separate meters etc.
What happens if you are too unwell/ old to provide childcare? Will you do all of the cleaning and meals too?

I hope it works out for you all, I hope that you have protected your new home( and your investment) so that if it all goes pear shaped you won’t lose out to family or ex family members.

Mattsmum2 Sun 23-May-21 16:44:20

I am soon to move in with my daughter and her fiancé after us all deciding to live in a multigenerational household. This has meant that me proving a large deposit has meant we all are able to live in a lovely big house and I am going to covert some of the house in to a self contained annexe for me. My daughter is also expecting her first child and we are all excited for the new arrival. I have already agreed to help with childcare as I don’t work. I wondered if anyone else has been in a multigenerational unit and are there anything’s they would do differently or have any hints and tips. Thanks x