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[quote=Anonymous]Thanks from OP. Yes, our rental is pricy but about average TBH. We live in Austin and it’s become similar in price to places like DC and Boston. We had planned to renew our lease but then all of this happened and I scrambled to find a rental to move the kids and me to (our prior house cost more).

Their dad actually moved to a different state. He travels for work so much that his company had preferred that he relocate to a different area where they have a HQ. So, he can’t do 50/50 or anywhere near that. He is gone all week and then he says he intends to travel back to TX to see them 1-2 weekends a month. Further he doesn’t WANT 50/50. He won’t change jobs for sure.

I may have to bring in a roommate (I have a boy and a girl and they could share); of course I don’t want a stranger in my space and with young kids. It’s a small space as is; I had to get rid of a lot of furniture and items to get us to fit. I also could ask my landlord to let me sublet given hardship. But then I don’t know where to really go and who would rent to me without a source of income (his name is on my lease because of that as it is) and it would mean likely pulling the kids from their school. All things I have to figure out.

I do have a good attorney. Best in the city, 40 years of experience. So good that the original lawyer my STBX wanted to retain declined to represent him when he saw who was representing me. The issue is the state of TX and it’s unfriendly laws for women (no surprise).

I am looking hard for FT work with benefits and am on wait lists for four after care programs. But there is the rub, right? I can’t pay for after care without income and can’t get a job without after care. Unless I go through my savings.

I know I will be able to figure out something that works. I have no issue doing odd jobs and pet sitting and mid day shift work until I can find something more stable. And if I have to take a loan then I can do it. I am just really struggling with everything, and the financial strain is really scary to be honest. I am literally going to go into debt, deep debt, paying for the repercussions of my cheating husband’s choices, and that will only hurt our children, on top of what he has done to them by destroying their family, stability, and impacting their emotional well-being.

I appreciate the support here, and the fact that the majority of you have been kind in your responses. It took a lot for me to post all of this. So thank you.

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