Nesting: The Divorce Trend That Sounds Sweet but Stings Like Hell

Nesting during divorce keeps the kids in the family home while mom and dad rotate in and out. On paper, it sounds thoughtful, selfless, and like the mature thing to do. In real life? I've watched it blow up for over a decade and I have zero chill about it. Here's what nobody tells you: nesting isn't just the long-term custody arrangement where the kids stay put and the parents rotate. It also includes that early disaster phase where neither of you has left yet, everyone's lawyering up, and you're still eating dinner three feet from the person you just told you want a divorce. Both versions exist. Both versions are a lot. And then there's Larry. Your attorney who tells you not to leave that house under any circumstances. Don't abandon the home, don't take the kids, just stay. Even after you told him last week it wasn't safe. Stay anyway. I have a massive problem with that and I'm going to tell you exactly why. In this episode I'm breaking down what nesting actually is, why attorneys push it, why it consistently fails the people who need it to work the most, and what to do when leaving the home isn't an option yet. Your kids don't need the house. They need you to not be in a war zone. And when you're ready to stop surviving and start building something that actually works. My Parenting Plan Masterclass walks you through exactly how to set up a custody arrangement that protects you and your kids. https://www.samanthaboss.com/parentin... Resources Mentioned: Parenting Plan Masterclass: https://www.samanthaboss.com/parentin... Have A Question? Drop it in the comments or submit at samanthaboss.com/contact This isn't legal advice. This is real talk from someone who's been there and helped thousands navigate high-conflict divorce. Know better. Do better. Follow Samantha Boss Website: https://www.samanthaboss.com/ Facebook:   / theuglytruthofdivorce   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theuglytrut... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuglytrutho... LinkedIn:   / samantha-boss-857a1b138   01:17 What Even Is Nesting 01:41 Surprise, There Are Two Versions and Both Suck 02:23 The Birdnest Setup (I Have So Many Questions) 03:21 Why People Actually Think This Is a Good Idea 03:49 Larry Says Don't You Dare Leave That House 04:35 Your Kids Are Watching Everything. Everything. 06:07 When Your Bank Account Is the Reason You're Still There 07:03 High Conflict People Will Break Every Single Rule 07:41 Two Years. One House. One Ex. Absolute Nightmare. 09:03 When It's Time to Get the Hell Out 10:55 Cameras in the Living Room and Other Fun Surprises 12:03 The Tiny Group of People This Actually Works For 13:31 My Story and Why I Would Have Ended Up on Dateline 14:57 Okay Fine You're Stuck. Here's What You Need Right Now. 17:53 Stop Letting Larry Run Your Life Music by: Alex-Productions - Times © 2026 A Team Dklutr Production https://www.teamdklutr.com/