Megan: Some more advice: When you do see the Lawyer, Legal Aid or stop at your nearest courthouse for legal help, see about getting child support and/or emergency spousal support ASAP. If you need child care and your family can't help: Voucher (Government) help to pay for child care, WIC Program and Food Stamps, Food Pantry, Boys and Girls Clubs or America or YMCA for school aged child care. See about job training at the local unemployment office or women's services center. Many women can be trained to shop/clean/do errands for the elderly or can receive medical office training. When you do get money, shop at Thrift Shops. I shop at Dollar Stores also and wholesale food warehouses (I buy certain things in bulk). I also shop at a grocery store which is considered a discount place. I was divorced in 2009. My ex left after many years spending time at Hooters and Strip Clubs, etc. I agree with the other person that he may be cheating.