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u/Viktoria-Wreath 4h ago
I forgot to mention that the lawyers will talk to you about how you may be entitled to temporary emergency financial support and child support ie court ordered support from your ex to you.
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u/Viktoria-Wreath 4h ago
If you feel you are not safe, go to a shelter or an undisclosed friend's house temporarily. Go quietly, unannounced, when he is not home, or when he is away for work. Make sure he is not able to track your location via your phone or laptop. For legal help, there is Legal Aid services in your state. There are low cost and pro bono lawyers. First get safe, then learn your rights and options. There is free legal help for low-income people seeking divorce. They can help you. There is so much advice online. Look up "how to safely divorce an abusive husband". You have legal rights. There are protection orders that can be applied to your situation. After all this, the legal aid lawyers can help advise you on how to support yourself and your children. Hope this helps.
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u/Icy-Sir-8886 4h ago
You call a domestic violence hotline first, they’ll connect you to a caseworker who knows the local shelters and legal aid options in your area. They deal with this exact nightmare daily and won’t judge the financial panic, it’s what the system is there for. Getting your kids somewhere safe before any final move is the only priority, everything else gets sorted through emergency orders and support enforcement once you’re out.