Dear Abby: My divorced daughter still lives with her ex-husband and won’t make him leave
A parent says her divorced daughter still allows her ex-husband to live in the home with their children and his children from a prior marriage. She wants to know how to encourage her daughter to set a firm deadline for him to move out.
Liam Carter 
In this latest column from Dear Abby, a concerned parent is reaching out for guidance regarding a difficult domestic situation. The reader's daughter has finalized her divorce, yet her ex-husband remains a fixture in the family home. The living arrangement involves their two children together, as well as the ex-husband's two children from a previous relationship who visit three nights a week.
Navigating a Complicated Living Situation
The situation is complicated by the ex-husband's financial instability, despite his desire to purchase a home. While the concerned grandparents offered to provide a down payment to help him move out and secure his own residence, the daughter has declined that assistance. The parent is now seeking advice on how to motivate her daughter to establish a firm move-out deadline for the ex-spouse.
Abby's Professional Advice
Abigail Van Buren offers a direct solution: if the family wants him out of the daughter's home, they could extend an invitation for him to stay with them instead. Furthermore, Abby strongly advises the daughter to consult with her attorney. It is crucial to address the current living arrangement from a legal perspective to ensure the daughter is not exposing herself to unnecessary financial liabilities.
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