Divorced couples are living together — with their new partners — to help take care of the kids and save money
Three isn’t a crowd to Megan Meyer, her husband, Michael Flores, and her ex-hubby, Tyler.
Instead, the trio is among the growing number of nonconformist folks who, rather than divvying up mommy and daddy duties after divorce, are putting their past problems aside and happily cohabitating for the benefit of the kiddos — and their wallets.
And while it works for this happily unorthodox family, Kerrie Mohr, a NYC relationship therapist of 25 years, warns that the economic, albeit atypical, arrangement absolutely isn’t for everybody.
“Both parents must have enough emotional maturity to live with their ex, as well as his or her new partner,” advised the Tribeca-based expert.
The psych pro tells The Post that her practice, A Good Place Therapy, has seen an increase in cohabitating co-parents since the pandemic — especially in Gotham, where it’s cheaper to bunk with an ex (even if they do come with a new plus-one) rather than going it alone.
Savings aside, Mohr says the well-being of the children should remain everyone’s central concern. “For this living situation to benefit the kids, all of the adults must be healed from the wounds of their former relationship in order to embark on a new [co-living] relationship,” she advised.
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