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[quote=Anonymous]I graduated from law school ten years ago so pretty much all my friends are senior associates trying to figure out what the hell to do now that they aren't making partner.

First, op, this is extremely common. Hardly anyone is making partner these days. So he really should not be taking this as an ego blow. It is just the nature of the economy today.

Was he told he will be kicked out in six months, or will he be given more time? Unclear given the conflicting info in your posts.

He should be attacking this on all fronts:

1) meet his minimum billables so they have reason to keep him around
2) network and apply aggressively. It is very hard to get hired by the Feds these days. He should apply, but he should also be looking for in house and other law firms.

If he still hasn't found a stable job by the time next years tuition is due, out your kids in oublic school for fall 2015. Four private tuitions is not sustainable unless you make boatloads of money.

As to your job, there are tons of wealthy aging people in this area who could use a home health nurse. With your credentials and frankly your socioeconomic status, you could do that for a few hours or so every evening while your dh is with the kids if it comes to that. I think you will be able to find a job of some sort if he becomes unemployed.

But getting rid of that tuition demand is going to be key.
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