Divorcing couples are being forced to live together

COUPLES seeking a divorce are being forced to live under the same roof because they cannot afford to sell the family home, a leading judicial separation expert has claimed.

She also claims a growing number of fathers are struggling to meet maintenance payments because of the recession.

Roisín O’Shea, who has observed hundreds of family law proceedings in recent months, said the courts are increasingly advising that selling a house to make proper provision for separating couples is not a realistic option.