Tenants divorcing...now what?

[Kurt Gardner]

I will add the caveat, "I know this is not a forum of lawyers, and this in no way constitutes legal advice.  For legal inquiries, I should consult a lawyer."  There...

I am looking for anecdotal stories about what you might have dealt with in the past with a divorcing couple on a rental agreement.

I have a M2M agreement signed by both parties (and a co-signer - wife's parents).  Husband is leaving and wants off the lease once he is out. 

I have several thoughts on how to handle this, and I'd like to hear from those who've encountered a similar situation.

Thank you for the STORIES (not lawyering)!

[Roy N.]

Kurt:

Can the wife - with her guarantor - carry the financial obligations of the lease on her own?

If so, execute a change of lease and, to be shining landlord, once he's out, offer to change the locks.

If not, expect (or ask for) notice from both parties and prepare for turn-over.