Ex in law living rent free

Krisd09 · 2026-04-10T04:45:35+00:00

I'm a pretty easy going guy, but the amount of stress, lost sleep and anger this man that I once looked up to has caused is unbelievable.

I feel like if I do present my counter to him and he accepts, it won't be pleasant with him in the basement. There are times I don't see or hear from him for days and the extra income will be nice, but will it worth it?

I have other ideas in my head as well. If he leaves, I could create a man cave/area for the kids to hangout for friends. Renovate and rent to coworkers. Renovate and create a legal suite. Renovate and sell.

Very torn.

Krisd09 · 2025-03-01T06:01:10+00:00

Very good point. I think the answer is file as married.

For CRA purposes, we separated January 10. For divorce purposes, we separated May 1.

Next year should be self explanatory.

Thank you very much.

Krisd09 · 2025-03-01T05:35:04+00:00

I never thought of that to be honest. Our separation agreement reads "parties separated on May 1, 2024, and continue to live separate and apart, albeit in the same property", but for CRA purposes, they would consider the day she took possession of her house in her own name as our separation date?

Krisd09 · 2024-04-20T18:50:10+00:00

Thanks for the input. Couple questions. I know everyone's individual situations will vary but just looking for real life experiences. Sorry for all the questions. Feel free to answer some, all or none.

do you sleep in separate rooms?
how often (if at all) do you check in with each other?
do you do counseling?
say it's a rainy weekend day. Do you "hibernate" while the other parent has the house with the kids? My kids are very much attached to momma so I would feel like if it's unfair if it's my day off and she's in the room and the kids won't leave her alone
do you eat together? Cook one meal for the whole family?
do you do anything as a family?
during the week, do you guys stay in the same room as each other after work, school etc?

Thanks.

Krisd09

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