Unfortunately, getting rid of your lawyer won't help.

Its pretty standard that any agreement is going to take time. The court process isn't quick and you do need to find a way to bridge the gap between when the process starts and when you get a temp order in place.

Are you working? If not, you need to start looking for employment because even when you do get an order in place, its likely to be termed...which is what most courts are doing these days. You'll definitely be eligible for any split in your assets though so make sure you have good records of what you had upon separation.

gerilynn: I agree with normalwoman. In most States alimony is limited to just helping you get back on your feet financially unless you are disabled/older/long term marriage as a housewife. I am injured and was only working part time and it took nine months of negotiations/stalling for me to get any alimony. It's better not to depend on the ex's for much. They often do not want to help. I was taken back to court every other year and he was trying to reduce/eliminate the alimony. Get what you need to survive for now. Visit your local Food Pantry and/or get food stamps. See if there is a women's services center that can help you. You will have to put gas on a credit card or go on welfare. It may be your ex is spending a lot of money right now in the hopes he will get out of paying alimony. We were under court order not to do this. Some of the posters have gotten emergency alimony.