Our marriage is over - but we can't afford to leave each other: The rise of the 'no-split divorce', where couples choose to stay together but live completely separate lives
In fact, Kate, 49, and Christian, 47, are all but divorced, living separate lives under the same roof after their marriage broke down completely beyond repair several years ago. The trend was thrust into the spotlight when TV star Paddy McGuinness agreed to a no-split divorce with his ex-wife Christine. 'I think if it was pre-Covid and the cost of living, I think we probably could have easily afforded to separate. Others are living separate lives under the same roof without officially putting a name on it. Ms Newton adds that a 'no-split divorce is not a long-term solution', adding: 'It increases tensions between the ex-couple, and the household can become a boiling pot of stress and uncertainty.'
Source: Daily Mail December 25, 2025 13:39 UTC
