Did Shakespeare live away from family?

William Shakespeare resided in Stratford-upon-Avon for the majority of his life and was actively involved in his local community. He married Anne Hathaway, and they had three children together: Susanna, Hamnet, and Judith. Shakespeare maintained close ties with his family throughout his life.

While he did spend significant periods in London pursuing his career as a playwright and actor, it is not accurate to characterize Shakespeare as living away from his family for extended periods.