Couples face financial pressures, leading to 'separation under one roof
Mary-Ann and Bill, a couple from Australia, remained under one roof for five months after deciding to separate due to financial pressures. The cost of living crisis has led to a rise in couples facing the phenomenon known as 'separation under the same roof,' with 19% of divorcing couples in 2024-2025 citing this situation.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 20:00 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 22:10 UTC
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