• Katie Lynch, 41, from Brisbane, is divorced but lives on the same property as her ex-husband. • People are bemused when she tells them, but understand it from a cost-of-living perspective. • It all came down to putting their daughter first.

This story is based on a conversation with Katie Lynch, 41. The account has been edited for length and clarity.

It's unconventional, but I currently live on the same property as my ex-husband. When we divorced, we decided to prioritize our 9-year-old daughter, whom we had together, rather than our own needs.

My other children, aged 18 and 14, also live here and get along well with their ex-stepdad. They're from another marriage. The relationship with my first husband lasted from when I was 20 till I was 30. My second husband was from 30 to 40.

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