How to Get Your Adult Kids Out of the House

Time frames and dollar figures can vary by the local job market, living expenses and other factors, but the key is to start the conversation before it turns into an argument.

"It can't be adversarial; it has to be conversational," Branham says. "Having those conversations early -- and often -- means that at some point you're not going to say, 'Get out of my house.' "

It's important to expect some pitfalls along the way. Just because you set up a plan doesn't mean everything will flow accordingly. It's important to understand that your child might make some mistakes along the way. Make sure, however, that you let them make some mistakes so they can learn from them, instead of bailing them out each time something goes wrong.

Augspurger now gets into scuffles with his roommate who doesn't cook, clean or wash dishes. He's also been told that he'll have to leave the apartment to make room for the roommate's fiancé.

Still, he says, "it beats living at home."