His mom wants to take the kids if he doesn't take them from me. I don't have family here at all. It's just me, we've been married for 7 years

Sarah: I agree with the other person. Your husband sounds controlling (and abusive). Try the Domestic Violence Hotline when he's not home. A Judge will decide if you are divorcing and cannot afford a Lawyer. My family helped pay for a Divorce Lawyer and maybe yours can, too. Mostly, custody of the kids is 50/50 these days and the parent cannot leave the State with the kids.