Adult children at home

We may love our children. But that doesn’t mean that we always love them living with us.

When adult children seek to return to their parents’ home, the request may be sudden and unexpected.

You may have little time to consider whether you really like the idea or discuss how living arrangements might work.

Having an adult child (and possibly their children too) suddenly sharing your house is not always easy. Things might go well in the short term but over time these situations can deteriorate, and some people even end up afraid of their adult children.

This fact sheet outlines what you should know, ask, and how you can better plan family agreements should your adult kids want to return home, and what to do to protect your interests and wellbeing if things don't work out.