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[quote=Anonymous]Forget a midlife crisis. He just put his kids under the poverty line for selfish reasons. His GF could drop him at any moment and then what?

You should file for food stamps before child support payments are official. Sounds like you have 3 kids, so you would make out well. Don't assume that you dont qualify for assistance. Go down there and let them tell you "no" first. How about trying to become a nanny? How old is your youngest?

My GF's XH left her with 2 kids under 2, a huge mortgage, and a $2700 daycare bill. His wages are now garnished to provide childcare, but she's in foreclosure. She is an extremely positive person though and it really goes a long way. She is thankful to be out of the marriage, and is pursuing other interests. Keep a strong front for your kids. The team is only as strong as the captain. If your kids constantly see you crying, they will hide their own feelings to appear "strong" for you. My mom was so strong when my parents split that I didnt feel like anything was wrong (I was 8 at the time). Now that I'm older, I know that she was stressed and unhappy at the time.

This is a pivotal moment in your life. You have choices. Whatever you do, don't become a victim. How can you make life for you and your family better than it was before?[/quote]

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