In 2023, Shannon and Cheyanne, two divorced mothers, have taken an innovative approach to co-parenting by forming a “mommune” in Nevada. This structure gives them the opportunity to coordinate their roles. They can share resources and support one another as they co-parent their shared children under one roof.
Shannon, a mother of four, faces mounting legal costs as she fights her ex-husband over custody. She is indebted to him for some $200,000 and he holds $40,000 in assets as a result of their divorce. Meanwhile, Cheyanne, who has two children, shares the burden of substantial monthly payments as mandated by her divorce decree.
Both women experienced the challenges of being a single mother and financial strain. To address these challenges, they decided to live together. This choice not only improves their quality of life, it increases their capacity to meet childcare needs. They can easily pick up each other’s children from school if one is busy or watch each other’s kids when needed.
“It’s hard being single moms that work so hard and so much,” Shannon stated. “Two moms who decided it was easier to co-parent with each other than their ex-husbands.”
Their unconventional living arrangement has gained them some fame on the internet. A TikTok video showcasing their arrangement has garnered over 7.6 million views, inviting curiosity into their partnership and daily lives. On social, Shannon and Cheyanne often post about their shared life together, showing off the tangible ways life has improved since they moved in together.
Novel arrangements—swapping studios In Auckland, New Zealand, Lauren Robinson and Samantha Best have chosen to operate under this novel arrangement. When Samantha broke up with her ex in April of 2021, she quickly realized she wanted to co-parent with Lauren. So they discovered that sharing the load was advantageous.
“It’s just nicer knowing that Lauren’s there,” Samantha said, and underlined the sense of ease that another co-parent brings to a shared home.
Shannon and Cheyanne’s setup is an example of a larger movement among single parents who are looking for creative ways to avoid the co-parenting model. They are not stay-at-home moms reliant on monthly checks from their exes; rather, they are proactive in creating a supportive environment for their families.
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