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Family reunification timing — should spouse and kids move later?

Family reunification timing — should spouse and kids move later?

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Family reunification timing — should spouse and kids move later?

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    • September 2, 2026 at 10:46 am #27154
      simonriver39994
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      My job may bring me to Lisbon first, and my spouse and children may come later depending on paperwork. Part of me thinks I should set everything up alone first. Part of me worries the kids will miss school start and my spouse will feel left behind. Has anyone staggered the family move?

    • September 2, 2026 at 10:46 am #27155
      paulvalley16477
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      I moved first, and it helped with housing and paperwork, but emotionally it was harder on my spouse than I expected. She felt like I was beginning a new life while she was still packing the old one. If you stagger, communicate constantly and set a clear date. Do not let “later” become a foggy word.

    • September 2, 2026 at 10:46 am #27156
      ryancoast51149
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      School calendar should drive the decision if you have kids. Missing the social start of school made our daughter feel behind.

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