{"id":2786,"date":"2018-02-27T10:34:40","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T18:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=2786"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:06","slug":"moving-out-after-breakup-divorce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/moving-out-after-breakup-divorce\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving On: Moving Out After a Breakup or Divorce"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ending a relationship, whether it\u2019s three months or three decades old, is a difficult process – one often made even more difficult when you live with the person you\u2019re leaving. Each post-relationship move-out has its own challenges: if you have children<\/a> or pets with the person, you must consider them in your preparations; if the decision was mutual, you need to divide up your property; if you\u2019re married, you\u2019ll need to find a lawyer. <\/span><\/p>\n

Though each move is nuanced and unique, there are a few best practices for moving out after a breakup or divorce. We consulted experts in the field, from family law attorneys to relationship therapists to people who have experienced a post-divorce move themselves. Here are their recommendations for the best ways to move out after a breakup or divorce:<\/span><\/p>\n

See a Breakup Coming? Be Prepared<\/b><\/h2>\n

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If you know in advance that a breakup is brewing, prepare early. \u201cIf you know ahead of time that a break up is likely on the horizon, gather your most important documents (i.e. birth certificate, passport, social security card, banking information, etc.),\u201d says Relationship Therapist <\/span>Tori Buckley<\/span><\/a>. \u201cHide [these items] somewhere easily accessible, or store them in your car or at a trusted friend\/family member\u2019s house.\u201d This is especially important if you\u2019re leaving a partner who has anger issues or a history of lashing out. <\/span><\/p>\n

Have a Safe Space to Crash After You Move Out<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Finding a safe, comfortable place after you move out is essential. Instagram influencer <\/span>Lana Rynty<\/span><\/a> knows this well. She followed her boyfriend from her home in Finland all the way to Israel – only to realize that she\u2019d moved to a place where she didn\u2019t even speak the language for an ultimately failing relationship. She learned her lesson and has some good advice: \u201cFind your place ASAP. Stay on someone’s couch if you need to, but having your place will save you from extra stress (and whoever is hosting you from unnecessary drama).\u201d If you\u2019re ending your relationship on poor terms, you may consider not telling your ex where you\u2019re going – the last thing you need is your ex showing up to have it out with you at the home of your friend who\u2019s gracefully letting you crash on their couch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read the Room, and Plan Your Move Out Accordingly<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Is the move out going to a peaceful parting of the ways? Or do you expect yelling and fighting over who keeps what? While you can never totally predict how it will go down, having even a strong indication of how your move will go will help you plan accordingly. There are a few scenarios you may want to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n